Ryan and Issabelle reached Cathy's cottage. It was an hour's drive from Issabelle's place. Before they got down at Cathy's place, Ryan took her in his arms, and gently placed a kiss on Issabelle's lips. He wanted her to calm down before she met Steven's mother. Ryan had understood as much that Issabelle did not like Cathy's mom in law. Issabelle was praying silently, hoping Steven's parents might have left by the time they reached there. But to Issabelle's utter dismay she found Steven's mother inspecting the garden's. She had a frown on her face, suggesting she was not very happy with the garden. She welcomed Ryan with so much warmth, while she didn't show that warmth while greeting Issabelle. She must have been 12 or 15 yrs elder to Issabelle, but she always made Issabelle feel as if sh
