Country: Aurivelle City: Cressford Alvara I was still scrolling through my phone after finalizing the payments. “Alvara…” I looked up. And of course. Isabella’s eyes were already shining. I sighed immediately. “Oh no. No, don’t start,” I said, sitting closer and wiping the tears that had already escaped. “We are not doing this again.” “I…I know,” she sniffed, trying to laugh at the same time. “I just… this is a lot.” “You better process it fast,” I muttered, shaking my head. “Because this is your life now.” She let out a shaky breath, then looked at me again. “Thank you.” “Bella…” I warned softly. “Don’t make me regret being nice.” That earned a small laugh. Then she sniffed again, trying to compose herself. “Stop calling me Bella,” she said, narrowing her eyes slightly

