Chapter 89 I Need You By My Side
"Stay at home with me," he said. "I’ll have Kaine bring the files to our house tomorrow, and once you're feeling better, we can go to the company together."
Isabella was a bit surprised. "You want to work from home?"
Sebastian's voice remained calm. "As long as it's work, it doesn't matter where it gets done, just as long as it does get done. There really is no need to be tied to the office."
She fell silent, just looking at him.
Everyone knew Sebastian's attitude towards work was very professional. Overtime was common, and he was rarely late.
But for her...he said he would work from home for a day, just to be with her.
Isabella thought to herself that she might not be able to handle such treatment.
Why was he so good to her?
"That’s not necessary," she finally spoke after a pause, averting her gaze. "We have housekeepers, servants, and a family doctor at home. With so many people taking care of me, what else could possibly happen?”
“I can’t relax if I’m not with you.”
“I’m not going to run away,” Isabella said, even amusing herself with her own words. “Do you really need to watch over me?”
Sebastian replied, “It’s not about guarding you.”
“It’s not?”
“No. It’s about needing you by my side.”
Not about guarding you, but needing you by my side.
Isabella’s breathing faltered slightly. She turned her head to look at him, opened her mouth, but couldn’t find the right words to answer him.
Sebastian lowered his head and kissed her lips.
Instinctively, she tried to pull away...but he held her in place.
“Don’t,” Isabella said. “You might get infected...please...”
This time, Sebastian actually listened to her, just pecking the corner of her lips. “Get better soon.”
“It’s just a little cold. Why do you make it sound so serious?”
He remained silent.
But Isabella thought of something herself. “It’s because I’m sick, right? We can’t do those things...it might affect getting pregnant, right?”
She didn’t even know when she became so calm, saying such things.
“Between you and me, Isabella, it’s not just about having a child.”
“What else is there then?” She pretended not to understand, looking at him. “Is there something else between us?”
Sebastian stared at her for a while, then pulled her into his embrace once again, resting his chin on her forehead.
At this moment, he suddenly felt a bit restless.
Yes, without the involvement of a child, what else would be left between him and Isabella, and what would they rely on?
Marriage? He couldn’t help but laugh at the thought.
This feeling made Sebastian feel quite frustrated, as if he would lose her.
But... he married her just to have a child with her and fulfill his own goals, right?
Why did it now feel so absurd?
“There is, there is,” Sebastian murmured softly, not knowing if he was speaking to Isabella or himself, repeating it over and over again. “There must be something else.”
She just remained quiet and snuggled into his embrace.
The news that Mr. Lawrence didn't come to the company today caused an uproar. Discussions were held among the staff of the various departments in private. Mr. Lawrence was known for his workaholic tendencies, then why did he make an exception today?
"I heard Mr. Lawrence is sick!"
"Sick and not coming to the company? Impossible! Don't you remember when he had that high fever of forty degrees and still held a board meeting?"
"Did you see it? Kaine and the president's secretary were carrying documents, seems like they were going to Willowbrook Estate."
"Isn't that Mr. Lawrence's residence? Is Mr. Lawrence really sick and staying at Willowbrook Estate?"
"Ah, a little birdie told me it's not Mr. Lawrence, but Mrs. Lawrence who is sick. Mr. Lawrence took a day off to accompany his wife."
"Oh my, I'm so moved!"
"What a touching love story!"
"Mrs. Lawrence must have saved the galaxy in her past life, sob sob..."
Emily's department naturally also heard the rumors. She couldn't distinguish what was true or false, but if it was true, she felt happy for Isabella. Having such a husband, who wouldn't want that? It's simply a dream come true!
In the Vice President's office, Anthony signed her name on the contract. "Alright, Joshua, I hope we have a pleasant collaboration."
"It's our honor to have Miss as our spokesperson," Joshua said, extending his hand.
Anthony lightly tapped it. "Spare me the act. It's just the two of us here."
Joshua smiled. "You came to sign the contract today, must be with ulterior motives."
"So my brother didn't come to the company today? Is it true or not?"
"Go to his office and see for yourself, won't you know then?"
"And Isabella didn't come either? Is the gossip true?"
Joshua shrugged. "I'm not sure. Our company's Mr. Lawrence is an autocrat. I wouldn't dare inquire about his affairs."
"Don't play dumb. I've already witnessed your ability to dig up gossip."
"I've also heard about your methods of gossip-mongering."
Anthony scoffed. "Looks like it's true then. Ah, I'm really happy for my brother and Isabella, their feelings are heating up!"
Joshua raised an eyebrow. "Are you... sure?"
"What are you trying to say?" Anthony looked at him with caution. "You... don't say anything reckless."
"We both know, so there's no need to pretend. Who your brother likes, who he has in his heart, do you not know?"
Anthony's face instantly fell. "Everyone knows... except for her.”
As Joshua thought about this matter, he felt quite sorry for Isabella... "She is coming back," Joshua said, taking a sip of tea.
"What!" Anthony stood up abruptly. "Back to New York?"
"Where else can she go?" Joshua replied.
Anthony's face showed shock and various emotions. Finally, she gritted her teeth and said, "So what if he's back with Lynda? They got married, with the Lawrence family witnessing it!"
Joshua didn't argue, only shrugged and looked at him.
Sebastian's identity was clear to him, and also to Anthony.
He didn't give up on Lynda back then, and he couldn't possibly give up now.
As for Isabella...only the heavens know what’s in store for her future.
Anthony's legs suddenly became weak, and she sat back down, feeling defeated. "So, what you're saying is... Isabella was used by my brother?"
"Perhaps," Joshua responded. "I know you've never liked me and consider me complete trash in terms of my relationship with Brittany. But Isabella, the one you admire, Sebastian is just using her... maybe he's actually the biggest trash of them all."
Anthony was speechless.
"Of course, everything is just speculation and hasn't been confirmed. Who knows... there might be variables?" Joshua suggested.
"What kind of variables can there be..." Anthony murmured. "My brother loves Lynda so much, you and I have seen it. He has always been stubborn, how could he so easily change like this?"
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