Chapter 116: Kneel Down
As he posed the question, all eyes turned to Kelsey.
Just now, Kelsey had been sitting on the side, watching the drama unfold.
She saw it clearly that Nancy was nothing but a scheming woman.
And Jack? He was simply a scoundrel.
If they were allowed to leave just like that, it would be too easy on them.
Kelsey couldn't stomach this insult. She looked at Jack and said, "This whole matter started because of you. If you kneel down and apologize to me, considering Seb and Isabella, I'll let it go."
Jack hadn't spoken yet when Nancy grabbed his sleeve. "Jack, don't kneel!"
Jack glanced at her, then said to Kelsey, " It's a deal. I hope Ms. Jose will keep your word."
"Of course."
Without hesitation, Jack dropped to one knee first with a thud.
"Jack!" Nancy tugged at him. "You can't kneel!"
"It's okay." Jack turned back, his hand gently caressing her face in a comforting manner.
Nancy shot Kelsey a furious look, then her gaze fell on Zaire's face, lingering for a few seconds before she also knelt down beside Jack with a thud.
"Nancy."
"It's okay, Jack. I'm with you!"
Seeing Jack and Nancy kneeling together on the ground, Kelsey withdrew her gaze, feeling utterly exhausted.
She leaned on Zaire's shoulder, closed her eyes, and said, "Zaire, I'm tired. I want to go home and sleep."
"Alright." Without another word, Zaire scooped Kelsey up and walked out.
As Isabella turned back, she saw Nancy staring at Zaire's retreating figure, curling her lips.
Zaire's car was parked outside, and the man standing beside it, tall and straight as a pine tree, was Seb.
Isabella paused for a moment but still walked over.
Kelsey had already been placed in the back seat. Zaire covered her with a blanket, closed the car door, and turned to Isabella, saying, "Isabella, thank you for calling me tonight."
"You're welcome. It was the right thing to do."
"I have another favor to ask."
"Go ahead."
Zaire glanced at Seb and said, "I know my sister's character well. She's very stubborn. Tonight's event was a blow to her, and I'm afraid she won't recover easily. She has a bad temper and doesn't have many friends in our circle, but she values you. Could you stay at our house tonight and help console her? Once she's stable tomorrow, I'll have someone take you home."
This wasn't an unreasonable request .
Isabella hesitated for a moment and then agreed.
Seeing her agreement, Zaire patted Seb's shoulder and said, "Mr. Landon, I'll need you to drive us back."
Isabella paused as she reached for the car door. Zaire looked over and explained, "I had some drinks. Otherwise, I wouldn't have asked him to drive me here."
Zaire's explanation made Seb look over at her as well.
Isabella avoided Seb's gaze and quickly got into the back seat.
Kelsey had taken a nap in the car and woke up before they reached home.
Knowing Isabella would spendthe night, she was very happy.
As soon as the car stopped, Kelsey pulled Isabella and rushed into the house.
They almost bumped into someone.
"What are you rushing for?" A gentle middle-aged woman's voice came.
Isabella looked up to see a middle-aged woman in a lake-blue dress standing before her. She had a well-proportioned figure, gentle features, and a kind smile, making her look very approachable.
Kelsey pulled Isabella forward and said, "Mom, let me introduce you. This is Isabella, my good friend."
'So she is Kelsey's mother, Margaret Moore,' Isabella thought.
"So, you're Isabella?" Margaret smiled at Isabella and said, "Kelsey has mentioned you countless times. It's nice to meet you."
Isabella quickly shook hands with Margaret and greeted, "Hello, Mrs. Jose. Sorry for the intrusion."
Kelsey said, "Isabella is staying with me tonight. Come on, Isabella, I'll show you my room."
With that, she hurriedly pulled Isabella upstairs.
Margaret watched them from below, smiling. "Take it easy, you two."
Hearing this, Isabella turned her head. Her gaze met Margaret's for a moment before Kelsey pulled her away.
"Mom." Zaire and Seb walked in side by side.
Seb greeted politely, "Mrs. Jose."
"Long time no see, Seb." Margaret was quite fond of Seb and had always hoped he would become her son-in-law. So when Kelsey pursued him fervently, the elder members of the Jose family had tacitly approved.
Unfortunately, Kelsey wasn't that lucky. Despite her long pursuit, she never won Seb's heart.
Thinking of this, Margaret couldn't help but feel a bit regretful.
Zaire, sensing something was off, took her hand and asked, "What's wrong, Mom?"
"Nothing," Margaret replied, shaking her head. It wouldn't be appropriate to say anything in front of Seb, so she changed the subject. "I've met Isabella. She's such a pretty and polite girl. No wonder Kelsey likes her so much."
"Isn't she? Isabella is quite charming. Not only does Kelsey like her, but others have their eyes on her too."
"Others? Who?"
Zaire smiled mysteriously and glanced at Seb.
Margaret sighed and said, "Isabella reminds me of Lisa."
Zaire held Margaret's shoulder, comforting her, "Mom, don't blame yourself for the past. Rest assured, as long as Lisa is alive, we'll find her one day."
"Yes," Margaret nodded and said.
Perhaps she had heard such comfort many times. Or maybe, over the years, she had learned to accept it.
She didn't dwell on her sadness, instead forcing a smile and patting Zaire's shoulder. "It's getting late. You should get some rest too."
"Alright."
As Margaret walked away, the smile on Zaire's face gradually faded. "After all these years, my mom is still the same. "
Seb asked, "Still no news?"
Zaire shook his head and said, "Not a single clue."
Isabella was pulled into the room by Kelsey, who showed her all her beautiful clothes and jewelry.
Kelsey asked, "Aren't they pretty?"
Isabella nodded. "Yes, very pretty."
"Pick a few. I'll give them to you."
Isabella was taken aback and shook her head. "No, thank you."
She stared at a set of blue jewelry in front of her, clearly lost in thought.
Kelsey patted her shoulder and asked, "What's wrong? You've been distracted since we came upstairs."
Isabella bit her lip, hesitating. "I don't know why, but when seeing your mom, I felt a sense of familiarity, like I've seen her somewhere before."
"Really?" Kelsey didn't think much of it. "Maybe you really have seen her somewhere."
