Chapter 200 I Miss You Too

"Ms. Bailey likes you…" The words left Isabella's mouth, laced with a tension that was part dread, part desperate hope. She didn't actually believe Theodore liked Harper. But what if it was about interests? Would he choose to be with Harper to secure the deal with the Bailey family? Since their marital contract was almost up, he could just let it expire and move right on to Harper. The moment these thoughts formed, Isabella's heart ached as if being scraped by a dull knife. She was already worried, but Theodore's response was even more disconcerting. "Hmm. I know," he replied nonchalantly. She froze. He knew Harper liked him, and he could still be this calm about it? So, they really planned to be together? Isabella's hand tightened around Theodore's waist, knuckles whitening, as her breath hitched. He could feel her stiffening against him. Lowering his head, he noticed her lashes trembling and the tip of her nose pressed against his shirt, flushed with pink. Sighing softly,