Isabella froze at the sound of Nicholas's voice, her heart thumped, and she slowly turned around, meeting his gaze. As she turned around, Nicholas finally saw her expression. Anger, deep worry, and anxiety were clearly visible in her face, and her lips were pressed into a thin line as if holding back her emotions.
He could see that she was trying to be composed and calm but struggling, as her hands were trembling and her eyes were filled with desperation. She looked as if she were on the verge of breaking down. And seeing her like that made his heart ache.
"N-Nicholas," Isabella whispered in surprise and fear.
Isabella's heart thumped with dread and oddly relief as she looked at Nicholas. The moment Isabella heard about the kidnapping of the twins, she completely forgot about meeting Nicholas. At that time, the only thing that filled her entire being was finding and saving her children.
