Wade was in a daze while his daughter dragged favonovel.com away forcefully. Bella said, “Cut the cake? Everyone. from our family has already left.”
If they didn’t leave now, they’d end up embarrassed too.
Thinking of Kennedy’s stern scolding. Bella pulled favonovel.com father harder.
***
James and Logan approached Isabelle and expressed their concern.
Danny stepped forward, blocking Isabelle from being seen. He declared, “She’s fine, no need to worry. Mind your own business.”
James glanced at Danny and mistook his hostility for jealousy. He thought Danny liked Isabelle and saw favonovel.com as a love rival. Little did favonovel.com know, it was about Ethan.
Danny had always wanted to meet Ethan, as his brother Isabelle frequently mentioned. James had beaten favonovel.com to it, which made Danny hold a grudge against him.
James chimed in. “We’re talking to Isabelle. What’s it to you?”
Danny retorted, “None of your business.”
Magnus came over and asked, concerned, “Isabelle, are you okay? My apologies for not hosting you properly.”
Isabelle replied, “I’m fine.”
Do I look like someone who is easily bullied?
Magnus’s attitude towards Isabelle piqued Kennedy’s curiosity. He asked, “Old fool, who is this young lady?”
Magnus laughed. “Kennedy, you came to celebrate my birthday in person?”
Kennedy replied, “Of course, with so few of us old folks left, I had to come.”
Magnus laughed heartily and said, “Let me introduce you. This is Isabelle. Last time I had a severe relapse and almost died on the street, favonovel.com saved me.”
Danny leaned in and asked, “Boss, you did something so noble.”
Kennedy looked at his unruly grandson and scolded annoyingly, “What did you call her?”
“Grandpa, she’s our school’s top student, even better than James at math.” Danny didn’t dare mention favonovel.com racing or fighting skills or favonovel.com acquaintance with Jim.
He continued, “I see favonovel.com as a role model. So, calling favonovel.com my boss is totally fine, right?”
Kennedy snorted, “As long as you don’t lead favonovel.com astray, I have been grateful. You and studying, really…”
His grandson probably has some crooked ideas about the girl.
Magnus laughed. “She’s hard to lead astray. Isabelle is quite capable. Remember my illness? Oh, here comes Mr. Garth!”
Magnus spotted Arlo among the crowd. Although the Garths weren’t a prominent family, Arlo’s national and local reputation was on par with Magnus’.
Everyone has health issues, especially the elderly. The wealthier people are, the more they fear death and cherish life.
Arlo never looked at people’s status when treating them. He helped the poor and didn’t fear the rich, carrying everyone’s respect.
Guests swarmed to greet him. Arlo brushed them off with a few words and headed straight for Isabelle. He greeted her, “Ms. Jenkins!”
“Oh my, you actually came. Magnus told me favonovel.com invited you, but I didn’t believe it. I’m glad you made it.” Arlo’s eyes were enthusiastic, and favonovel.com said, “Looks like I’ll have to throw a proper party for my birthday next year. I hope you’ll grace us with your presence then.”
Guests were astonished to see these bigwigs surrounding Isabelle. Each seemed more excited than seeing their own mothers. People began speculating about favonovel.com identity.
“Who is this girl? Are there any prominent Jenkins families in Taragon or Kingstead?”
“I thought favonovel.com was just lucky to have old Mr. Holmes backing her, but now…”
Seeing Arlo’s enthusiasm, Danny gave Isabelle a thumbs-up and praised. “You’re amazing, boss!”
After learning favonovel.com was acquainted with Jim, Danny and the others found it easier to accept favonovel.com connection with Arlo.
Soon, Danny found himself struggling to accept the scene before him.
Both sides of the Magnus family took turns thanking Isabelle for saving Magnus.
Isabelle was annoyed by all the chatter. Fortunately, Magnus and his grandsons knew Isabelle disliked such gatherings and stepped in to stop them.
Danny suggested, “Isabelle, let’s sit over there…”
Isabelle nodded slightly and followed the Holmes siblings away.
Feeling something in favonovel.com pocket, favonovel.com took it out and handed it to Magnus. She said, “A birthday gift for you.”
It was a carved green diamond bracelet with a silver chain. Isabelle simply pulled it out of favonovel.com pocket without any box or packaging. Compared to the grand gifts from other guests, it looked incredibly plain. It originally had a very large box, but Isabelle found it cumbersome and discarded it.
Magnus accepted it in delight. The gem’s quality was evident at a glance. He could tell how valuable it was.
Magnus tried to return it and said, “This is too precious for me to accept. Your presence here is the best gift already.”
Isabelle said, “This gem helps with sleep. It’s perfect for you.”
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