Chapter 115

Charisse didn't even know what was wrong with her. The moment Isabella mentioned booking a flight back to see Elliot, her hands trembled like she got pricked by a needle—she almost dropped his phone. But seriously, wasn't it totally normal for a fiancée to fly back to see her fiancé? Feeling embarrassed about her little episode, Charisse quickly picked up the phone and held it back to Elliot's ear. On the line, Isabella's concerned voice continued, "Elliot? Why'd you go quiet? You're scaring me." "I'm fine," Elliot replied blandly. "You don't need to rush back. Don't you still have unfinished business over there?" "Ugh, seriously, it just keeps piling up," Isabella complained, half-exasperated, "I thought I was almost done, but no—surprise, more stuff came up. Otherwise, I'd be back with you already." "Just take care of what you need to. Your grandfather would be proud," Elliot said calmly. "No need to worry about me. Come back once you're done." Isabella let out a soft hum, sounding a