Chapter 19

Before Antonio could stop her, Isabella chimed in a sugary tone, her words dripping with insincerity, "Norah, I know you're upset with me, but you can't ignore Mom and Dad just to prove a point. They've been worried sick looking for you all these years. Just come home with us, okay?" Zachary, who had been holding back until now, could no longer suppress his irritation. He sneered and said, "Where did these stray dogs come from, barking up the wrong tree?" He then shifted his body slightly to block Antonio's line of sight into the house. Before the group could erupt in anger, he added flatly, "This is Norah's island. Trespassing without permission isn't like causing a scene back in your country. Don't be surprised if you end up as shark bait." Zachary's piercing gaze silenced the group momentarily. But their shock quickly gave way to anger. "And who do you think you are—" Antonio's face darkened with fury. He was about to retaliate when Zachary slammed the door in their faces. The