Chapter 143

Izaak rolled away from Gabriella and lay beside her. He listened to her soft sobs until they gradually softened and completely stopped. When he looked at her, she was already sleeping soundly. He dried the tears on her face and covered her with the blanket. He stared intensely at her peaceful face. He caressed her cheek and then drew nearer to kiss the tip of her nose. “Silly girl,” he whispered. “You could love anyone. Just not Tristan. One day you will understand that I am doing this for your own good.” After listening to her breathing for a few minutes, Izaak tiptoed out of the bedroom to smoke in the living room. He noticed a few textbooks stacked on the coffee table. He flipped through the pages and realized they were for the civil service exam. In between the pages were copies of resumes and application letters. She was trying to apply at the Department of Health. Izaak’s confrontation with Levi led him to completely detach himself from Gabriella’s life. He couldn’t forgive himse