Chapter 134

"Isabella, if you dare go to Theodore again, I swear I'll kill him." Julian gently wiped the tears from her pale cheeks, his movement tender, but the cold edge in his voice made her shiver. "Julian..." Isabella looked up at him, dazed and helpless. Was he out of his mind? She'd always known he was dangerous, far from a good guy, but she never thought he could lose it like this. "You scared of me now?" Julian narrowed his eyes, displeased. "Don't be. I'd never hurt you." Isabella shoved his hand away. "You're already hurting me right now!" She could see it—he was acting different lately, like he actually cared. Maybe now was her one shot to take a gamble. Honestly, if she couldn't end up with Theodore, what else even mattered? "Don't push it, Isabella." Julian clenched his jaw. "Push it? All I want is to stop living like someone's dirty little secret. For years, I've been by your side, trying to make you happy, giving you everything. I gave you the best years of my life. I'm allowed to