Chapter 117: Mr. Landon Sleepwalks
Upon Kelsey's saying, Isabella didn't pay much attention to it.
Next, Isabella carefully examined Kelsey's beautiful clothes and jewelry.
After a while, a servant knocked on the door outside the dressing room and said, "Miss, the water in the bathroom is ready for you. Would you like to take a bath now?"
"Of course." Kelsey threw down what she was holding and pulled Isabella into the bathroom.
Her bathroom was very large, and the bathtub was spacious enough for both of them to soak in comfortably.
Moreover, the bathtub had various massage functions, making Isabella feel very relaxed.
After the bath, Kelsey dried Isabella's hair and picked out a silk nightgown for her.
Kelsey also sprayed some expensive perfume on Isabella.
Then the two of them stood in front of the mirror.
"Isabella, you are so beautiful," Kelsey said without hesitation, her eyes almost glued to Isabella.
Isabella, being reserved, felt embarrassed by Kelsey's praise and her direct gaze.
Isabella said,"You are even more beautiful."
"Honestly, with your demeanor, you don't seem like you grew up in a small town. If you dressed up, I would believe you were a princess."
"Stop teasing me."
The two of them held hands and went into the bedroom, lying on Kelsey's big princess bed.
Facing each other, Kelsey giggled, saying, "Oh, I've finally fulfilled my dream."
"What dream?"
Kelsey's hand reached out from under the blanket and pinched Isabella's soft hand. "Actually, I have an older sister named Lisa Jose. But she got lost when she was little. My dad, mom, and brother have been looking for her all these years but haven't found her. Ever since I knew I had a sister, I fantasized every day that she would come back and we would sleep in the same bed, just like you and me now, lying peacefully and talking."
Isabella was surprised and touched. "You will definitely find her!"
"Yes."
Kelsey yawned and closed her eyes. "I'm so sleepy."
Within seconds, Kelsey fell asleep.
Isabella marveled at her ability to sleep, tucked her in, and closed her eyes as well.
The villa area was very quiet, and the sound of the breeze brushing the treetops outside could be heard clearly.
After a while, Isabella opened her eyes again.
She had trouble sleeping in a new bed.
So she couldn't fall asleep.
Isabella lifted the blanket and put on a coat, intending to find a glass of water.
Kelsey's room was very large, but Isabella searched for a long time and couldn't find any drinking water.
So she opened the door and walked out.
The wall lights in the villa were on. When Isabella walked downstairs, she saw a room with its light on and faint sounds coming from inside.
She thought it was a servant of the Jose family who was still busy, and she felt a bit relieved, so she walked quickly over.
"Excuse me..."
Her words got stuck in her throat as the person turned around.
Seb was wearing a dark blue pajamas, long pants and long sleeves, with a tangle of black hair over his forehead. He was holding a cup, seemingly drinking water.
"Mr. Landon?" Isabella didn't expect him to be awake so late.
Nor did she expect the coincidence that Seb was also downstairs looking for water.
She greeted Seb and walked into the kitchen.
But Seb didn't respond, as if he didn't see her, continuing to drink water without changing his actions.
Isabella walked in, looked around, and couldn't find a cup.
As a guest in the Jose family, it wouldn't be polite to open their cabinets without permission.
So she had to ask Seb, "Mr. Landon, where did you get your cup?"
Seb didn't respond.
"Mr. Landon?" Isabella called out, but Seb still didn't react. At this moment, Isabella realized something was wrong.
From the moment she entered, Seb had maintained the same posture, staring blankly at the wall, his movements appearing very mechanical.
While Isabella was in a daze, Seb had already finished drinking.
He walked to the sink, rinsed the cup, and placed it on the counter.
Turning around, he walked out mechanically.
It was only after Seb's footsteps had completely faded that Isabella came to her senses. She thought, 'Could he be sleepwalking?'
She turned back, staring at the cup Seb had used, swallowing hard.
She had only felt a bit thirsty earlier, but now Isabella felt parched.
'Using Seb's cup and then washing it clean and putting it back should be fine, right?' she thought.
As Isabella thought this, she found herself inching closer.
By the time she realized it, she had already picked up the cup and filled it with water.
Looking at the clear water in the cup, Isabella couldn't resist and took several big gulps.
Suddenly, Isabella felt a gaze fall upon her.
She caught a glimpse of a figure standing at the kitchen door, startling her so much that she shivered, and the cup slipped from her hand.
The cup fell to the ground, shattering into pieces.
Panicking, Isabella squatted down to pick up the pieces, but the next second, a hand pulled her up.
Seb grabbed her wrist, forcing Isabella to stand on tiptoe, her whole body pressed against his.
They were both only wearing thin silk pajamas.
Even with just a few seconds of contact, Isabella could feel the heat of his skin.
Seb seemed to sense something too, lowering his head to look at her.
Meeting his deep gaze, Isabella panicked even more, trying to pull her wrist away and step back.
Upon seeing this, Seb's eyes narrowed sharply, and he reached out again.
This time, Seb didn't grab Isabella's wrist but instead wrapped one arm around her waist and lifted her legs with the other.
Isabella felt her body lighten as she was lifted into his arms.
Stunned, Isabella clutched the collar of his pajamas, feeling uncertain. "Mr. Landon?"
Seb didn't respond.
He carried Isabella, walked through the living room, and went straight upstairs.
"Mr. Landon, where are you taking me?" Isabella tried to jump out of his arms.
But Seb's grip on her waist was forceful, and she couldn't muster any strength.
Isabella didn't dare to make too much noise, fearing she would wake the rest of the Jose family. If they saw this scene, she wouldn't be able to explain herself.
Thus, Isabella was carried by Seb into a guest room.
After entering, Seb placed her on the bed.
Before Isabella could get up, he pressed down on her from behind, his arm like a steel band around her waist, his palm firmly against her lower abdomen.
"Mr. Landon!" Isabella was both embarrassed and scared.
She tried to pry Seb's fingers away, but he pulled her back, pressing her tightly against his chest.
Now, she was truly trapped, unable to escape.
After a while, Isabella heard Seb's steady and calm breathing behind her.
He had fallen asleep.
Biting her lip, Isabella tried again to pry Seb's hand away.
She struggled for a long time, but it was all in vain.
Even in his sleep, Seb's arm held her tightly and she couldn't budge an inch.
Isabella's hands grew sore. As she managed to loosen his grip a bit, Seb pulled her back into his arms, holding her even tighter.
In the end, her eyelids grew heavy.
Unable to resist the sleepiness, she drifted into a dream.
In the morning, when Seb opened his eyes, he felt a dull ache in his arm.
A faint, familiar yet unfamiliar scent filled his nostrils, causing a tightness in his lower body.
Looking down, Seb was incredulous to see Isabella curled up in his arms, sleeping soundly. He said, "Isabella?"
