Chapter 199

Isabelle’s POV

I closed the bedroom door behind me and leaned my back up against the door. I tried holding back my tears but damn was it hard. He wasn’t the only one at fault for how this turned out. I played my part as well.

It’s not like I had a cell phone at the orphanage for him to send a text. When I left I had asked Mrs. Parker to make sure he couldn’t find me. I didn’t think he’d end up going back to look for me.

I moved from the door and attempted to unzip my dress. I let out a frustrated breath when I realized it was stuck. I didn’t want to sleep in the dress or ruin it. I only had one option and that was to see if Steel would be willing to help me.

I exited the bedroom and noticed Steel sitting with his head in his hands. He looked up at me as he heard my footsteps approaching him.

“You okay?” He asked in a low and quiet tone.

“Can you help me?” I refused to make eye contact as I could still feel the tension.

“The zipper’s s