After I Stopped Loving Him novel Chapter 1149

Ethan wanted to say more, but ultimately held his tongue.

Harold exchanged a few polite words with Stephanie before stepping out of the room.

Isabella was waiting for him in the corridor.

When she saw him, she didn't speak. She simply linked her arm through his, and they walked away together.

As they turned the corner, they ran into Jennifer Adams.

"Mrs. Adams."

Both Isabella and Harold stopped and offered polite greetings.

Jennifer looked thinner and visibly aged. Ethan's accident had terrified her. The unbearable anxiety over her son had ruined her sleep and appetite, and spending every day at the hospital had taken a heavy toll on her health and appearance.

"Isabella, Harold... You came to see Ethan? Leaving so soon?"

Seeing her once-despised daughter-in-law arm-in-arm with one of Cabinda's most promising young talents left a bitter taste in Jennifer's mouth.

If she had known how things would turn out—if she had known her son would actually fall in love with Isabella—she never would have targeted her. She should have left a way out. Unfortunately, there were no do-overs in life.

The Adams family had pushed Isabella too far away, and there was no bringing her back now.

"Yes, we chatted with him for a while," Isabella answered smoothly. "He was getting tired, so we're letting him rest. We'll be on our way."

A flicker of genuine gratitude crossed Jennifer's face. "Isabella, thank you for being willing to visit him and keep him company. He cares about you so much. Seeing you is what makes him happiest."

Realizing how that sounded, she quickly apologized, "Harold, I didn't mean anything by that. I'm just speaking honestly."

Harold smiled warmly. "It's fine. I know Ethan still has feelings for Isabella. But she is my girlfriend now. We'll visit when we can, but I won't have her coming here constantly. She is with me, after all."

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