Chapter 489

Isabella’s POV

Just as I sat on the edge of the bed to catch my breath, my phone started ringing on the nightstand. Frowning, I reached for it. 

The number was unfamiliar, and for a moment, I debated letting it go to voicemail. But curiosity got the better of me.

“Hello?” I answered, trying to keep my tone neutral.

There was a pause on the other end, followed by a soft, trembling voice. 

“Is this... Is this the woman who has my son?”

I froze, my heart skipping a beat. My grip on the phone tightened as I struggled to process the question. The voice was distinctly female, elderly, and raw with emotion.

“Who is this?” I asked, though I already had a sinking feeling in my gut.

“My name is Carol,” the voice said, her words breaking as a sob escaped her lips. “Please, I beg you. Bring my child back to me. I...I’ve been looking for him everywhere. I’m better now. I can take care of him. Please, I’m