Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus) novel Chapter 388

After a while.

Isadora finally lifted her head from Victor's chest. Her eyes, still red-rimmed from crying, met his with a rare calm as she spoke:

"I got a video from your grandmother at the press conference," she said quietly. "She threatened me with my mother and with Nanette, told me not to say anything about you. That's what hurt me most."

Victor hadn't expected Deanna to stoop so low, to threaten the woman he loved.

How dare she?

His brow furrowed as he struggled for words, a heavy weight pressing against his chest, leaving him breathless.

"I'm sorry, Isadora. I... I didn't know…"

Isadora stepped back, wiping her tears away with the back of her hand.

"So Deanna never wanted us to be together. She thinks I'm not good enough for you."

Victor swallowed hard, his voice rough. "I won't let you leave me."

Isadora's dark, clear eyes met his, but they were devoid of warmth. She asked softly, "Victor, do you love me?"

He gripped her hand, searching her face, his gaze deep as a midnight sea. "I do."

"How much?"

Victor seemed to shed all his pride, his voice trembling with a quiet desperation. "If I told you I'd give you my life, would you believe me?"

Isadora's lashes fluttered. She didn't answer.

"Would you marry me?"

"I've always wanted to marry you," Victor replied, every word earnest, a faint light flickering in his dark eyes.

Isadora looked away, unable to bear the intensity of his gaze. She paused, then lifted her head again, her voice steady. "I want to stay at your house. The Fitzgerald Mansion."

Victor's handsome face was unreadable. He looked down at her for a long moment, then nodded. "Alright."

*

The Fitzgerald Mansion.

Deanna sat in the living room, enjoying a cup of tea at her leisure.