Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus) novel Chapter 190

But unfortunately, that was nothing more than wishful thinking.

Watching Magnus lost in thought, a wave of sadness washed over Elise.

She’d schemed and tried everything, but this man would never truly belong to her.

Unable to bear the sting of rejection, Elise turned and fled the room.

*

A week later

At last, Isadora was being discharged from the hospital.

The doctor assured her that her leg had healed well—she could walk normally now, though she’d need to avoid running or any strenuous activity for a while.

Laura was bustling around the hospital room, packing up Isadora’s things.

That’s when Eleanor and Richard arrived.

Eleanor hurried over, her voice warm and eager. “Isadora, why not come stay with me for a while after you’re discharged? I’ve already made up your room at home, and the housekeepers are all ready to help take care of you.”

Isadora’s expression remained cool and composed. “Thank you, but I’ll be going back to my own place.”

During her two weeks in the hospital, Eleanor had visited every single day.

Isadora had tried to send her away more than once.

Every day, Laura would bring her carefully prepared meals—ones that, truth be told, Eleanor had cooked herself.

They weren’t exactly delicious, but Isadora never complained.

In her own way, Eleanor was a good mother.

The trouble was, she’d spent years treating Pearl as her only daughter, lavishing all her love on her, and all but ignoring Isadora.

It was only after finally waking up to her mistakes that Eleanor was filled with regret and determined to make amends.

Eleanor pressed on, “But darling, I just don’t feel comfortable with you living alone so soon after your injury. If you really don’t want to come back to Vaughan Manor, why don’t I come stay with you for a while? That way I can take care of you properly.”

Isadora’s head throbbed at the suggestion.

“She’ll stay with me.”