After I Stopped Loving Him novel Chapter 1086

Harold wrapped his arm around her shoulders, refusing to let her pull away, and leaned in to capture her lips.

When the kiss finally broke, his eyes were overflowing with deep affection. He gently brushed her cheek with his right hand and whispered intensely, "We're both going to win, Isabella."

He loved her!

Isabella nodded, then playfully pushed him back. She straightened up in her seat, pretending to act completely casual. "Take me home. I'm going to have to bother you for a ride again first thing in the morning."

"It's an absolute honor. I'd love nothing more than to drive you to and from work every single day."

"But you're so busy."

"No matter how busy I am, nothing is more important than you. To me, Isabella, you matter infinitely more than any business deal."

She smiled. "Thank you, Harold. Thank you for putting me above your work. Men are usually so obsessed with their careers; they always put business first."

His willingness to prioritize her over his empire deeply moved her.

She just wondered how many years he could keep it up. Though, of course, she hoped he would maintain it for a lifetime.

After all, he was the only man she had wanted to spend the rest of her life with since starting over.

"I'm the one who should be thanking you. Thank you for giving me the chance to love, protect, and cherish you."

Unable to resist, Harold leaned over and stole another quick kiss from her cheek before finally buckling his seatbelt and driving her home.

He actually owned property in this same neighborhood. Ever since he had fallen in love with her, he moved in just to be closer. Back when he couldn't confess his feelings, just bumping into her by chance and seeing her face was enough to satisfy him.

Now that they were together, it was even better. He hadn't stayed at the main Carter family estate in ages.

When he dropped Isabella off, Amelia predictably insisted he come inside for a late-night snack. He stayed and chatted for a while before finally heading out.

Isabella brought in the gifts Jordan had left at the gate. She had no intention of keeping them; she planned to send them right back to him tomorrow.

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