Chapter 428

"I don't want to see you—go reflect on your actions," Shelmaine said. As the call ended, Samuel glanced at Luke. "Look at what you've done. I worked so hard to coax Shelly, and you've caused trouble again." Samuel then walked off and left Luke behind, not wanting to deal with him anymore. Luke sat by the pool for a long time as a strange feeling crept up. Yet, every time he tried grasping it, it slipped through his fingers. He took out his phone and realized it had shut off automatically from water damage. He ruffled his hair in frustration and borrowed a phone from a passing waiter. When Luke called Isabelle, it rang for a long time before she finally answered icily. "What do you want?" His voice was hoarse before he finally managed to speak. "What's wrong? Did you go to the hospital?" "I didn't go, and I'm not unwell. I'm boarding the plane soon." "What?" "Luke, I'm not getting any younger. Don't come bothering me if you can't give me what I want. Don't come looking for me ev