Chapter 683

Isabella’s POV

“Damien...” I called softly, my voice trembling as I took a step closer, my heart pounding as I watched him flinch, his eyes darting up to meet mine for a brief second before he looked away, his hands fidgeting at his sides.

“What’s wrong, honey?” I asked, forcing a smile as I reached out to touch his shoulder, my fingers trembling as I felt him tense under my touch. “You’ve been so quiet tonight. Is everything okay?”

He didn’t answer. He didn’t even look at me.

I felt a lump form in my throat, panic rising in my chest as I watched him, his eyes still fixed on the floor, his face blank, his shoulders stiff.

I swallowed hard, my heart racing as I crouched down in front of him, trying to catch his gaze, my voice gentle as I whispered, “Damien, please... Talk to me. Whatever it is, you can tell me.”

His shoulders stiffened, his jaw tightening as he took a step back, his eyes flicking up to meet mine, his face pale and