Chapter 85

She used to believe that too. But after watching him stand up for her time and time again-often blaming Celestia for things-she realized he didn't really love her. He still visited the bar where he used to date her sister all the time. That alone made it clear his heart hadn't let go. She didn't know the real reason he agreed to marry Celestia, but she was certain-it wasn't out of love. Isabelle's eyes, once soft and pitiful, suddenly filled with desperation. She sniffled and turned to Marlow, almost pleading, "Grandpa, can you please help me? You know how much I love Jareth... I can't lose him, I just can't. Please, do something?" Her gaze darted around, quickly thinking of a way. "You own part of Carrington Group, don't you? I don't care what you do, but just let me stay with Jareth." She knew this might be her only shot, and she wasn't about to let it go to waste. At her words, Marlow's expression darkened. His brows furrowed tight, and all the warmth in his face turned into somethi