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Isabella dressed herself for the day, feeling a heavy weight of worry and unease on her shoulders. The shocking revelations about the NGO and its director had left her shaken to the core. The image of the director standing alongside her former kidnapper, Big Tom, haunted her thoughts, casting doubt on the foundation's safety and intentions. As Isabella made her way downstairs, each step felt weighed down by her troubled mind. Luke was already dressed for work and greeted her with a warm smile. He was brewing coffee for two people. He handed one to her. Isabella sighed in relief as the warm liquid slid through her throat. Anastasia was at the side, busy with what Isabella assumed would be making food for Luka. "How did you sleep? You look ready to bolt at any moment." They both sat at the kitchen table. "I'm alright, Luke. And you look handsome as ever." She took in his crisp white shirt and the way it hugged his body. He was wearing an expensive suit jacket today, and she knew thi