227: THE HOUSE PARTY

Finally, you're asleep," Isabella whispered, placing Luka gently in the cot. She tiptoed backward and silently headed downstairs quickly. The doorbell rang just as she was about to slump on the chair. "Can't I just get a minute for myself?" She groaned. She opened the front door and was surprised to see Madison. "Hey," Madison said nervously. "Hi, what are you doing here?" Isabella asked. She was still upset about what Madison had said when they fought. "We need to talk. Can I come in?" Isabella stepped outside and closed the door behind her. "Say what you need to say here; Luka managed to finally get some sleep, and I don't want to wake him." Madison felt a stab of hurt at Isabella's words. Did Isabella think she was a danger around Luka? She thought. "I want to apologize for last time. I was in the wrong Isa. You trusted me with your child, and I couldn't keep him safe. He got hurt because of me. Isabella crossed her hands in front of her chest; her eyebrows arche