Chapter 34 Praise

That night, Isabella slept fitfully, plagued by nightmares. She woke up several times, and each time, she could feel Theodore holding her tightly. His warmth and steady breathing calmed her down instantly. She woke up late after the restless night. She didn't have time for breakfast and went straight to the office. Just as she reached the entrance, she saw that the elevator doors were about to close. "Hold on!" she called. Someone inside heard her and pressed the button to reopen the doors. When she reached the elevator, she saw Jessie standing inside. Jessie smiled at her. "You're running late, too. Come on in." Isabella stepped in. She was about to press the button for her floor, but Jessie beat her to it and asked, "Did you eat breakfast? I bought bread. Do you want some?" "No, thanks," Isabella answered coolly. Jessie turned her head, puzzled by her tone. "Isabella, what's wrong? Didn't you sleep well? You sound cranky." Isabella met her eyes and replied indifferently, "Je