Chapter 230

"Please don't get involved in my business, Isadora," Chester said, his eyes fixed on the road. "I'll handle this." Isadora's throat tightened. "Ches, my studio's actually making some money now. If you're strapped for cash, I can float you some to tide you over. You can bounce back. You’ve got it in you," she said gently. Chester glanced over at her, his expression softening. "Isa, thank you." "I know you can do it, Ches," Isadora said, her tone tender. Chester blinked, a little surprised by the softness in her voice. He raised an eyebrow. "What's with you, Isa? Getting all sentimental on me? That's not like you at all." "What's that supposed to mean?" Isadora shot back, rolling her eyes. He chuckled. "I mean, you're never this gentle!" The softness in Isadora's voice when she called "Ches" reminded him of Angelina, the little girl who used to cling to him after Emily brought her home from the small town years ago. Chester was a few years older than Angelina. He had his own ci