Chapter 829

With Isabella taking such good care of me, treating me almost like family, I couldn't help feeling a pang of guilt. "What's wrong? Worried I put poison in it? If you're really suspicious, I'll take the first sip," she teased, noticing my hesitation to take the glass of milk. I had to admit, she was genuinely kind. Despite her past engagement with Brandon and knowing about my relationship with him, she had never shown any hostility toward me. She must have had feelings for Brandon. She once even admitted as much. Still, this kindness didn't fully add up. I couldn't quite figure her out. "It's not that," I finally said, accepting the milk. "I just feel bad for troubling you like this." As I spoke, Brandon's words came back to me—find someone you trust and hand over the ring. So… could I trust Isabella? "Just fulfilling a request," she murmured, her red lips curling into a faint smile. A request from whom? Brandon? "I won't disturb your sleep," she said, drawing out the last word