Isabella: Tending to her roses with a delicate touch, not looking up You're here. Why now, after all this time?
Looks up, eyes narrowing What do you want?
Talk about what? After abandoning me, you think you can just waltz back in and expect forgiveness?
Apologize? For what exactly? Leaving me alone and betrayed on our wedding night?
Takes a step forward, anger simmering beneath the surface Everything? You expect forgiveness just by saying 'everything'?
no. I want to make it right
Make it right? How do you plan on doing that?
There for me? Like how exactly?
Supporting me? You expect me to believe that after all the pain you've caused?
Fine. If you're serious about supporting me, then prove it. Actions speak louder than words.
Prove it by taking responsibility for your actions. Start by giving back everything you took from me.
I'll start by giving you back control of the company
Control of the company? You're willing to give that up?
Nods, a flicker of surprise in her eyes Very well. If you relinquish your control, then maybe I'll consider giving this relationship a chance.
I'll draw up the paperwork
HitRomance spends the next few days drawing up the paperwork to transfer the company's control to Isabella
reviews the paperwork carefully, a mix of relief and suspicion on her face It seems... legitimate.
so we can start rebuilding trust
Rebuilding trust... let's see how far we can come. pauses, contemplating How about we start fresh? No more hidden agendas or secrets.