Chapter 85 A Kindness
"Isabella, did you say that on purpose?" Vanessa looked at her in concern. "You were trying to help Samantha and Matthew, so you deliberately said the child isn't Matthew's, right?"
Isabella shook her head. "No. I spoke the truth."
Vanessa glanced at her belly. "Then whose child is this?"
"It doesn't matter."
Vanessa looked at her. "What do you mean?"
"Nothing." Isabella shook her head and walked over when she saw Charlie and Nina coming out of the house.
"Sis."
As soon as Charlie saw Isabella, he frowned and said, "Bella, what are you up to? Why did you say the child wasn't Matthew's? Do you know what you've missed out on? This is the Landon family we’re talking about. I really don't know what you're thinking, wasting such a good opportunity."
Nina grabbed Isabella's hand and asked, "Bella, what's going on?"
Isabella said, "I was with Matthew, but we broke up a long time ago. What I said is the truth."
"Then tell us, what's the deal with this child?"
"This child is mine alone!"
"Yours alone?" Charlie chuckled. "You, a girl, got yourself pregnant?"
Isabella remained silent, biting her lip.
Vanessa stood nearby, feeling both nervous and scared as she saw Isabella's tight-lipped expression.
She had initially thought that if Isabella married Matthew, the truth about the child would never be known. But now that the situation had turned out like this, she was truly worried.
Nothing in this world can remain without a trace, especially considering Seb's feelings for Isabella. They worked in the same company, in the same office, and saw each other every day. Vanessa was truly afraid that if Seb know the truth about the child, she would be in trouble.
"Speak up!" Charlie shouted.
"What are you doing?" Nina hurried to protect Isabella. "I believe Bella. If she doesn't want to talk, she doesn't have to. Let's go home."
With that, she tried to lead Isabella towards the car.
But the car door didn't budge. Nina turned to Charlie. "Unlock the car."
Charlie sneered. "Everything's messed up, and you still want a ride in my car? Do you know that I lost a million-dollar contract because of her?"
Nina had no idea what was going on. "What do you mean?"
Isabella calmly said, "Charlie Wilson, I don't know what agreement you reached with Matthew, but Matthew and I will never be together. You better find another way out soon!"
"Another way out?" Charlie gritted his teeth. "I found a way out, but you've blocked it. I'm really fed up with you. You're a jinx. You keep dragging me down!"
"Charlie Wilson!" Nina's eyes reddened as she scolded, "What are you saying?"
"Isabella Miller, if I don't succeed, neither you nor your sister will escape!" He got into the car after threatening them.
Once inside, he yelled at Nina, "What are you standing there for? Is being burdened by her not enough? Aren’t you getting in the car?"
Nina was frustrated. "You go ahead. I'm not going back today!"
"You said it!" Charlie started the car. "Don't ever come back!"
With that, he stepped on the gas and drove off.
"Sis."
"Don't worry about me. I'll stay with you today." Nina's eyes were red, tears were almost falling.
Seb sat in the car, watching Charlie's car drive out with only Charlie inside and no one else.
He furrowed his brow and called Jack.
"Hello, Mr. Landon."
"How is the lunch appointment with Mr. Williams this afternoon?"
Jack was puzzled. "Mr. Landon, when did you say you wanted to have lunch with Mr. Williams this afternoon?"
"I just did."
Jack hesitated, feeling that Mr. Landon had been increasingly moody lately. "I'll arrange it right away."
"This collaboration was discussed with Isabella, so bring her along."
"Understood, Mr. Landon."
After hanging up, Jack immediately called Isabella.
At that moment, Isabella and Nina had just walked out of the villa area.
"Hello, Jack?"
"Isabella, do you have time this afternoon?"
"Yes. What's up?"
"Well, we have a lunch appointment with Mr. Williams this afternoon. If you're free, come along. After all, this deal will directly affect your year-end bonus."
Isabella wanted to make an excuse, as she wasn't in the mood for socializing right now. But Jack's words cut off her thoughts. "Okay."
"Sis, I'm heading back to the office. I have a social engagement this afternoon." Isabella held Nina's hand, looking at Nina's teary eyes uneasily, "Don't quarrel with your husband because of me."
Nina and Charlie needed to live their days well, and Isabella didn't want to interfere.
"Bella, are you really not going to tell me about the child?" Nina asked.
Isabella lowered her head. "It was an accident."
"Who's the child's father, does he know?"
Isabella shook her head. "He doesn't know, and I don't plan on telling him."
"It really isn't Matthew?"
"It's not him."
Nina was still worried. "What are you going to do now? Are you really going to have the child?"
Isabella hesitated. "I don't know."
She had initially wanted to keep the child, but there were too many uncertainties, especially with what happened with Miley and Thomas. She was truly afraid that if her child was born, they would face a similar situation.
Nina held her hand and said, "I’ll support you whatever decision you make. But Bella, you know that bringing the child into this world won't bring them happiness, so not having the child could also be a kindness."
Isabella's eyelashes trembled.
Nina was always the one who understood her the best.
She was moved with just a few words.
Isabella and Nina had been bullied because they had lost their parents at a young age. It had been tough for them to grow up together. They had been lucky since they had not developed any psychological scars.
She had been drawn to Matthew precisely because she was someone who lacked warmth and craved love deep down. She had hoped that his light could shine on her.
Isabella truly didn't have the ability to provide the child with a happy and complete family. If the child was born, they might face the same bullying she did.
If that was the case, she truly believed it would be better not to have the child.
"Sis, I understand. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed right now. I need some time to think."
"Okay." Nina let go of her hand, patting her shoulder. "Take your time to think. Don't be afraid. At least you have me."
"Sis." Isabella was exhausted.
She had been on edge since becoming pregnant. Now, she felt completely relaxed. She dropped the disguise finally, feeling physically and mentally drained, unable to help but bury herself in Nina's embrace, seeking warmth.
Seb watched the scene from his car nearby, feeling a tug at his heart.
