The Extraordinary Bride Of The Wyndham Family (Isla and Gabriel) novel Chapter 47

Extraordinary bride 47 Summary

Isla arrives at the Wyndham family drawing room, greeted unusually warmly by the family members who normally treat her coldly. Their smiles seem rehearsed, making her uneasy as she senses something is wrong. Despite the grand and welcoming atmosphere, Isla feels a deep suspicion, especially noticing the expressionless faces of Delphine’s parents, the Winthropes, whose presence signals trouble.

As the family gathers, Anna, the matriarch, speaks with a calm but authoritative tone, signaling the start of a serious discussion. Isla knows Anna’s friendliness is a bad sign, given her close friendship with Delphine’s mother and her longstanding coldness toward Isla. The tension rises further when Gabriel, Isla’s husband, arrives and takes his seat beside the grandfather, Alfred.

Anna reveals the heart of the matter: Delphine and Gabriel were meant to be engaged since high school, but an incident led to Gabriel marrying Isla instead. She accuses Isla and Gabriel of being on the verge of divorce and shocks everyone by announcing that Delphine is carrying Gabriel’s child. This revelation hits Isla like a physical blow, leaving her breathless and struggling to maintain her composure as chaos swirls in her mind.

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“Thank you, Stephen. I truly appreciate your kindness,” Isla said softly, though a heavy weight of unease pressed on her chest.

“You’re welcome, ma’am. It’s really no trouble at all,” the man replied with his usual courteous smile. Isla returned a small nod, grateful for his gentle demeanor despite the knot tightening in her stomach.

“Please, let’s move along, ma’am,” he added, guiding her gently toward the expansive family drawing room. He walked deliberately slow, as if sensing the thick tension lingering in the air behind the closed doors.

When they reached the tall double doors of the large family drawing room, his hand rested briefly on the polished door handle before opening it. In a clear, formal tone, he announced her arrival. “Mrs. Wyndham has arrived.”

Isla stepped inside, the sharp click of her heels echoing off the marble floor. To her surprise, every family member was already seated comfortably, their faces bright and welcoming, smiles wide and warm. It was as though they had been waiting just for her.

A shiver ran down Isla’s spine. Something felt off. This family had never greeted her with warmth before. Their usual coldness and biting remarks had been her constant reality ever since she entered their world. And now, seeing them all grinning so broadly—smiles that seemed rehearsed and too perfect—made her heart race with suspicion.

“Grandfather, Father, Mother,” she greeted with respectful calm, lowering her head slightly to hide the unease gnawing at her insides.

“Welcome, my dear. Come, sit beside John,” Alfred said warmly, motioning toward the empty seat next to him.

The drawing room was grand and spacious, furnished with several large sofas and elegant royal armchairs, all arranged in a tasteful harmony that spoke of wealth and tradition.

“Thank you, Grandfather,” Isla murmured politely, her footsteps feeling heavier than usual as she crossed the room. John, her father-in-law, gave her a small nod and a genuine smile, the only comfort in the room. She finally sank into the armchair beside him, her hands clasped tightly in her lap.

Her gaze swept cautiously over the faces around her. Gabriel was not yet present, which brought a strange mix of relief and anxiety. She gave a polite nod to acknowledge the others, and to her surprise, they nodded back. Even Mia and Sia, who rarely spared her a glance, offered faint smiles.

That was when the dread deepened in her stomach. This wasn’t kindness—it was a carefully staged performance. A dangerous one.

Her eyes settled on Mr. and Mrs. Winthrope, the only ones who remained expressionless. Delphine’s parents. Their presence tightened Isla’s chest. She knew them well—their families had been close since childhood.

She recalled a particular birthday party for Wyatt, when her father, then the chief accountant at Wyndham Real Estate, had brought her along. It was there she first noticed the Winthropes’ close relationship with the Wyndhams.

Her gaze flickered to Delphine, seated gracefully beside Sia. If Delphine was here, Isla had no doubt the issue at hand involved her.

“Now that my youngest daughter-in-law has arrived,” Anna’s clear voice broke the silence, “and since the matter concerns her directly, we may proceed.”

Isla’s heart quickened. Anna speaking without venom or insult was a bad omen. Whatever was coming was unlikely to favor her.

It didn’t surprise her. Anna and Rebecca Winthrope, Delphine’s mother, were best friends. Everyone knew that. It explained Anna’s coldness toward Isla and her unwavering adoration for Delphine.

Her fingers dug into the fabric of her dress as she struggled to steady herself, to find her breath again. Inside her mind, chaos raged…

Conclusion

The chapter closes on a tense and fragile moment, capturing Isla’s profound sense of isolation and betrayal within the very family she has married into. Despite the outward show of warmth, the underlying hostility and complex loyalties surface sharply through Anna’s devastating revelation. Isla’s emotional turmoil reflects the painful collision between appearances and reality, love and duty, and the precarious position she occupies in the Wyndham family’s intricate web.

This scene poignantly underscores the themes of trust, loyalty, and the heavy cost of secrets in relationships that are as much about power as they are about affection. Isla’s quiet strength in the face of such crushing news hints at the resilience she will need to navigate the storm ahead. The chapter leaves readers suspended in a moment of emotional upheaval, deeply invested in Isla’s journey to reclaim her place and identity amid the shadows cast by past and present betrayals.

What to Expect in Next Chapter?

The next chapter promises to delve deeper into the tangled web of family loyalties and hidden resentments that have been simmering beneath the surface. Isla’s world is about to be shaken further as she confronts the implications of Anna’s revelation, and the atmosphere in the Wyndham household is bound to grow even more charged with tension. With Gabriel’s unreadable demeanor and the Winthropes’ silent presence, the lines between friend and foe blur, leaving Isla isolated in a sea of carefully crafted facades.

Emotionally, Isla faces a storm of betrayal, suspicion, and heartbreak. The revelation about Delphine’s pregnancy is sure to ignite conflicts that challenge Isla’s resilience and force her to question not only her marriage but also the true intentions of those around her. As alliances shift and secrets come to light, the next chapter will explore how Isla navigates this treacherous landscape, balancing her vulnerability with the strength she must summon to protect herself and her place in this fractured family.