Chapter 190. Not Again

It was quite morning except for the sound of the vacuum cleaner as Isabella worked on it absentmindedly. A few days ago, she was filled with hope and happiness, but now an old feeling of heaviness weighed on her soul.

While rearranging fresh flowers in a vase on the coffee table, she noticed the front door being opened. Alex entered, his face brightening upon seeing her.

“Hi, Bella,” he greeted with a warm tone, approaching her. Isabella managed to smile.

“Hello, Alex,” she answered, her voice missing its usual level of warmth.

Alex scowled a little, noticing the abrupt change in her expression.

“Is everything okay?” he asked her with concern on her face. She looked away seemingly busy with rearranging the cushions on the couch.

Isabella attempted to appear as cheerful as she sounded with a simple “Yup.” However, when Alex attempted to get closer and spend some time with her, she rejected his advances.

Alex needed to inquire whether she was