Chapter 36

Isabella’s POV The moon settled in the peaceful sky, surrounded by stars. I was on the lanai, thinking about everything. Bitterness crept into my heart, seeing how the universe seemed so peaceful despite the chaos in my life. I wanted to shout and question the Almighty, but I knew I didn’t have the right. In the middle of the cold wind, squeezed in the silence of the evening, my phone rang. It was loud enough to disturb the insects in the bush, but not too loud to disturb the peaceful mansion. The name registered on the screen—Miss Joanna. My fingers had trouble pressing the answer button as I inhaled sharply, preparing myself for either bad or good news—preferably the latter. “Miss Joanna?” Sobs filled my ear as I answered the call. I immediately panicked. “Miss J-Joanna, what’s wrong?” [Belly, Alan’s condition got worsened.] “W-What?” I felt like my heart sank, and the words from Miss Joanna keeps ringing inside my head, shaking me. “W-What do you mean? Miss Joanna… This is…This is n