Chapter 102

Isabella’s POV I know that my relationship with Matteo and Noah was compromised the moment Stella showed up. Her sudden arrival on the day of Noah’s birthday spread like wildfire. It became the talk of the town, and I was involved in it. People are calling me names. Some are on my side, but mostly they’re accusing me of trying to ruin a family. A mistress. Matteo assured me that their marriage ended a long time ago, but the worry, fear, and pain resided in my heart, haunting me every second. I couldn’t even focus on my paper work. I kept on thinking about what happened on Noah's birthday, and it’s been two days since that happened. Things got too complicated with Noah. He rarely talks and he would push everyone away. It affected the whole mansion that even the maids were anxious because Matteo had been in a bad mood for two straight days. I was the only one trying to calm the tide but insisting on a conversation everyday and offering things to make Noah and Matteo feel better. But I’m