Cheated Once Cherished Forever: The Billionaire's Bride novel Chapter 71

Admittedly, Isabella wasn't a virtuous person who could just walk away from this. She took a couple of steps down the stairs just so she could listen in on what else Queenie and Theodore were going to say.

"I'm not eating. I don't feel like eating. I don't want to eat!" Queenie protested in a cute yet spiteful voice.

Theodore let out a helpless sigh.

Worried that he'd actually disregard her, Queenie hurried down the stairs and said, "The dishes are all cold now. How could I possibly eat them?"

Theodore said, "I'll heat them up for you, then."

"Okay!" Queenie agreed in a joyful tone.

The pair entered the dining room together. While Queenie sat in the dining room and waited for Theodore, he brought the dishes into the kitchen.

Bliss was written all over Queenie's face. She even called out in a demanding voice toward the kitchen, "Theodore, I'm not going to eat those brussels sprouts, though. I'll only eat your leftovers!"

Theodore replied from within the kitchen, "I'll make pasta for you."

"Sure! It's been a long time since I've had your pasta. I've missed it so much."

The exchange between the two sounded just like a conversation between an actual married couple.

Isabella ascended back up the stairs, scoffing at herself as she returned to her room. She and Theodore were only going to be married for a year anyway. Once their time was up, they'd go their separate ways. Fortunately, it wasn't too late for her to avoid getting emotionally attached.

…

Isabella stirred twice in the middle of the night, only to find that the space next to her was empty. Theodore hadn't come back to bed.

It would be a lie to say that she wasn't disappointed. Nevertheless, she still chose to have faith in his character. There was no way that he would get involved with Queenie in any way while they were still married. Perhaps he was spending the night in the study.

…

"Bella, it's time to wake up," Theodore prompted gently.

Isabella opened her weary eyes. She hadn't slept well last night, so it was quite a struggle to open her eyes.

She felt someone pick her up from the bed, then found herself falling into the person's warm and full embrace. She was completely surrounded by a familiar and fragrant presence.

"Time to get out of bed, sleepy head. Have you forgotten what we're supposed to do today?" Theodore asked.

"We're going… Where are we going again?"

Theodore chuckled softly, his voice filled with tender affection for Isabella. "We're going to a mountain villa to have some fun."

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