Chapter 78

Steve was in no mood to chat, and neither was I. He shot me an icy look, then turned to Dad and began discussing the latest developments in Hevark's business industry. I was initially full of confidence, but I didn't know why. When I didn't see Brandon and Isabel, I suddenly got a little nervous. Right at that moment, a housekeeper said, "Mr. Brandon has returned!" My eyes instantly brightened. Steve also looked over at the door. Although my legs were still injured, I even tried to stand up out of nervousness. When Brandon showed up alone, every alarm in me went off. I could practically feel Steve's icy stare drilling into my back. Mom came out of the kitchen and voiced the question I had been holding in. "Where's Isabel? Why did you come alone?" Dad even looked out at the courtyard. "Didn't you say that you were bringing your girlfriend home to meet us today?" "What, Isabel?" Brandon suddenly chuckled and said, "No, I was just joking with you all. Did you all buy it?" My hear