Chapter 32

Isabella’s POV The suffocating feeling of being in the same room with Matteo was too much to handle, but my mind was preoccupied by the answer he gave me when I asked his permission to leave. “No.” His voice was merciless, cold, and sharp. I never want to talk to him about matters concerning my personal life, but today I needed to. And his answer to my respectful question was a hard ‘no’. “Why? My job for today is done, Sir. Noah is already resting in his room, and he no longer needs my service tonight.” Matteo lifted his face, shooting me cold stares. The past I shared with him still lingered in my head, but I don’t want this personal affection to affect my decisions in life. “Wasn’t I clear, Isabella? I’m forbidding you to leave.” I inhaled sharply. “I need to leave tonight, Sir. I will be back before midnight. I just need to talk to someone.” “My house, my rules.” I gritted my teeth, and I couldn’t hide my annoyance. I looked him straight in the eyes as I spoke. “My life, my rules.