After I Stopped Loving Him (Isabella and Ethan) novel Chapter 377
“And you have the nerve to call me names. Sure, maybe I’m shameless, but your dad’s not any better. We’re a matched set, you know.”
Jackson just stared at her, lost for words.
Jordan’s face was dark with anger. “Shut up. I’m talking to my dad, not you. Who do you think you are? Just because you gave him a son, don’t get any ideas about joining the Lane family. Let me make it clear. Never going to happen. Not even in your dreams.”
“Jordan.” Jackson’s voice was sharp and commanding. “Go back to work. Now.”
Jordan realized his father was truly angry and, even worse, taking Deborah’s side. His own anger burned hotter but he knew it wasn’t the time to argue. Clutching his files, he glared daggers at Deborah, spun around and stormed out. The door slammed behind him with a loud bang that made the new secretary look up from her desk. Jordan didn’t care. He marched back to his own office, his expression stormy.
After he left, Jackson took a deep breath and turned to Deborah. “I told you not to come here. Jordan works in the same building. Whenever you show up, he’s bound to find out. Now he’s seen you in person. Ever since the news about us got out, he’s been arguing with me nonstop.”
Deborah didn’t even blink. “So what if he knows? It’s not like he just found out today. What’s the worst he can do, bite me?”
She slipped her arm through Jackson’s, coaxing him gently back to his desk. Opening the bag she’d brought, she took out a box of pastries, put on a disposable glove and picked up a piece, holding it up to his mouth.
He laughed softly. “Everyone’s got their strengths and weaknesses. She’s a great housewife, I’ll give her that. But that’s about it.” He nudged Deborah off his lap. “Now tell me the truth. Why the surprise visit with pastries and coffee? What are you up to?”
Deborah gave him a wounded look. “What could I possibly be up to? I just missed you. I tried something delicious and wanted to share it. Now you’re accusing me of having some kind of scheme.”
“Deborah, I know how you are. Don’t play games. Just tell me what’s going on.”
She never would have come all the way to the office just to drop off snacks, not if she didn’t have something else in mind. It felt like she was making a statement, putting herself right in Cynthia’s territory.
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Author, please get your characters names right. You always messing them up!...
I wish Harold will win Isabella's heart. I was so sad when Isabela was taken for granted coldly and cruelly by her supposed to be husband, and trapped,mocked and humiliated non stop by Natalie. This was so cruel, both don't deserve Isabela' forgiveness I wish for a happy ending between Isabela and Harold, he has the right to be happy after the long wait....
Frankly, the story initially was going quite good and the pacing was just right. unfortunately after Ethan got the dream of his past life, the story has been going in circles. Ethan's spouting the same nonsense every time he sees Isabella, they both have same conversations over and over. The authors monologue too has been the same for almost 400 chapters. Irrespective of which character the writing the just a repetition of what someone had gone through in the past and what made a certain character feel the emotions. York got introduced in 800 chapters yet nothing significant happened till date. Isabella is soft with Harold and kind of disgusted with Ethan, yet it is not entirely clear with whom she might end up. If she stays single i am fine with it but the story is clearly about Isabella and Ethan so almost 1000 chapters without seeing any progress in their relationship is frustrating. Except for being blindly in love and few aggressive instances with Isabella, Ethan actually isnt a bad person so i am fine if he can win her back. Even though Harold is coming off as a good second lead, i am somehow unable to warm upto him. Even the bad people in the story are not really facing any real consequences. I hate Jackson for his hypocrisy. I hate Jordan and Natalie for their self-righteouness and selfishness. I also hate Deborah, except when she is handing it out to Natalie. I am almost on the verge of dropping this story....
Why are they acting like kids 🤣😭...
Ethan is actually not that bad if we take out his blind love for Natalie...