After I Stopped Loving Him (Isabella and Ethan) novel Chapter 824

Isabella looked at Stephanie and said, “Honestly, if you could find a way to keep Ethan from coming to see me, that would be perfect.”

Stephanie paused, thinking it over. “That’s not really up to me. He’s got his own two feet. If he wants to come, there’s not much I can do. I can’t exactly break his legs, right?”

Isabella glanced at Ethan. He looked like he was about to say something, but one sharp look from his grandma made him think twice.

“Stephanie, let me walk you out.”

Isabella didn’t push the topic any further. She moved to help Stephanie up, and Ethan, finally catching on, stepped in to support Stephanie from the other side.

He kept sneaking glances at Isabella, hoping for any sign that she might talk to him. But she was focused on Stephanie, barely acknowledging his presence. Every time Ethan tried to chime in, Isabella just ignored him. After a few awkward attempts, he wisely gave up and just listened to the conversation.

“Isabella, I’ll be living with Ethan now,” Stephanie said as they walked. “Come over and visit me when you have time. If you don’t want to run into Ethan, let me know. I’ll send him out before you arrive.”

Ethan just stood there, speechless.

Isabella smiled. “Stephanie, I’m really busy these days. Even weekends are packed with filming. The only free time I can squeeze out is either early in the morning or late at night. By then, you’re probably still sleeping or already in bed. I really don’t want to disturb you.”

The truth was, she just didn’t want to set foot in Ethan’s house, even if it was right next door.

Stephanie reached over and patted her hand. “Don’t push yourself too hard, sweetheart. Money is meant to be spent, and you’ll never make it all. The important thing is to take care of yourself. Did you spend all the money Ethan gave you? If you did, I’ll ask him to send you more. You shouldn’t wear yourself out.”

“It’s been a while since I saw you, and you look thinner. Make sure you’re eating well, drinking enough water, and getting plenty of rest. If you’re craving something special, just let Susan know. She’ll cook anything you want.”

“Alright, Stephanie. Take care.”

Isabella glanced at Ethan, her lips moving like she wanted to say something, but in the end, she stayed silent.

Ethan took the hint and helped his grandma back to their house. Isabella waited until they had gone inside before heading back to her own place.

As soon as they stepped through the door, Ethan couldn’t help but complain. “Grandma, why didn’t you say something nice about me?”

Stephanie gave him a look. “You need to take it slow. What’s the hurry? Things are still awkward. This isn’t the time for me to be singing your praises. If I hadn’t always treated Isabella well, she wouldn’t even bother talking to me now. She probably wouldn’t welcome me at all.”