After dinner, Emanuele asked Isabe what she wanted to do. Feeling too exhausted to move, Isabe looked at the night view outside the window and suggested, “Why don’t we go to the window to see the night view?”


    “Alright,” Emanuele agreed, and he carried Isabe to the window, where they admired the beautiful cityscape illuminated by the night.


    Sitting quietly by the window, they looked at each other with love in their eyes, clinking sses as they shared a bottle of wine.


    In that moment, they could both feel the depth of their affection in each other’s gaze.


    Suddenly, Isabe felt guilty for not trusting Emanuele. “Emanuele, I’m truly sorry.”


    “Enough, Isabe. I don’t me you at all for what happened before. Don’t me yourself anymore. Now that we’ve talked things out, let’s leave the past behind. Isabe, don’t be sad anymore.”


    Looking at Emanuele’s sincere expression, Isabe thought maybe she should let go of the past grievances.


    If she kept on worrying about things that Emanuele didn’t mind at all, he would think she was irrational.


    She decided to stop dwelling on the matter and not seek trouble where there was none.Têxt belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    The next day, Evelyn immediately asked Isabe out for a chat.


    “Isabe, what’s going on between you and Emanuele? Have you made up?” Evelyn observed Isabe’s joyful expression and assumed she must have reconciled with Emanuele.


    Perhaps they had passionately made up the previous night.


    Seeing Isabe so happy, Evelyn felt relieved about her friend.


    “Isabe, I’m back together with Emanuele. I was so foolish to think of leaving him before. Now I realize that as long as we love each other every day, we should be happy together and not worry about the future. If we’re truly unhappy in the future, we can deal with it then.”


    Hearing Isabe’s liberating words, Evelyn was pleased to see her friend had found peace of mind.


    It seemed like the best oue for Isabe and Emanuele.


    As for Evelyn, she thought along the same lines. Though she knew being with James posed risks, she was willing to take on those dangers. As long as it wasn’t like with William, causing her extreme distress.


    “Congrattions, Isabe. Enjoy your time with Emanuele. I don’t think having children is that important. Emanuele probably feels the same way. If it doesn’t work out, I’ll give you one of my children as a son,” Evelyn joked.


    Isabe couldn’t help but yfully punch Evelyn. “Always joking! When are you marrying James then?”


    Upon mentioning marriage, Evelyn’s mood darkened. “I feel like my parents haven’t fully epted James yet.”


    Although she had told her parents about her rtionship with James, they strongly advised her to break up. Luckily, James had made a good impression on them during their meetings, so they didn’t push for a breakup but suggested she think things through.


    She didn’t dare to tell her parents she wanted to marry James. Evelyn feared their reaction would be extreme.


    “What will you do? You can’t keep going like this forever.”


    “I’ll convince my parents. They’re actually very open-minded. They’re just worried about their daughter dating a mobster member for her safety,” Evelyn chuckled.


    Indeed, no parents would readily ept their daughter dating a mobster member unless, like Evelyn, her own mother fell in love with one and blessed her. But Evelyn’s family had more traditional views, having faced life-threatening situations before, they didn’t want her involved with such individuals.


    “Yeah, if you’re scared, I can help talk to them. Your parents seem to like me. I think they’ll take my advice,” Isabe suggested.


    “Let’s talk about thatter. Focus on your situation for now. Isabe, have you moved back into Emanuele’s apartment?” Evelyn inquired.


    Isabe nodded.


    “That’s great, Isabe. Honestly, I envy you. You and Emanuele genuinely love each other, and nothing can stand in your way,” Evelyn remarked.


    She felt they were on different paths. The obstacles hindering her rtionship with James were many – work, parents, and social circles all made her question her decision to be with James. But it was James’s warmth that pulled her out of William’s shadow and now she couldn’t imagine being with anyone else.


    For Isabe, her resolve to be with James was stronger than ever before.


    She had to ovee much more than Isabe with Emanuele.


    “Isabe, I believe you feel the same way,” Isabe squeezed Evelyn’s hand.


    “It’s still early. How about we go shopping?” Evelyn suggested.


    Isabe agreed, and they spent the day at the mall, buying clothes and jewelry. Isabe appreciated Evelyn’s care during this time, so whatever caught Evelyn’s eye, Isabe purchased for her without letting Evelyn pay.


    “You’re too kind, Isabe.”


    “It’s nothing. Remember how you helped me find the perfect restaurant when I was living at your apartment?”


    “Isabe, let me be honest with you. The restaurants we ordered from when we lived together were all chosen by Emanuele and prepared by Ariel,” Evelyn confessed.


    Isabe was stunned. That’s why the restaurant’s taste seemed so familiar and served the food she loved.


    She had been puzzled and suspicious at that time, but Evelyn’s sincerity dispelled her doubts.


    Now that Evelyn revealed the truth, Isabe realized. “So you’ve been supporting me while colluding with Emanuele all this time?”


    In doubt, Isabe questioned Evelyn, who quickly responded, “Don’t doubt me. I didn’t tell Emanuele about your health condition.”