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The Woman withitn Me

Chapter 5 MARRIED

Word Count: 1698    |    Released on: 03/02/2024

sprang from; it was as if the resentment I had harboured towards him since childhood empowered me. He remained still for a moment before walking towards the door. However

re together, I feign affection for him, though I never allow him to touch me. We host numerous parties on our yacht. On the day of our engagement, Mum confiscated all my cards and handed them over to Luis. His fath

has done thus far, we will encounter no issues. He inhabits his world, and I mine. Our mothers have taken it upon themselves to organi

My grandparents voice their objections, disapproving of the marriage, particularly aware of Luis's potential for cruelty. Nevertheless, I have endeavoured to assure them that he has reformed and that he treats me well. I put on my most conv

to suit her tastes. A seemingly interminable veil was selected by my mother-in-law, who also insisted on a tiara and a bouquet brimming with natural flowers, daisies inc

th a new bouquet composed of orchids, which do not trigger my allergies and are, in my opinion, far more exquisite. My grandmother is the sole person who harbours any excitement about this wedding. She embraced me and

his voice insistent. "Bella, we still have time. You can run away

oftly, "in three years I'll be f

wn creasing his brow. "Aren't you in love with

"but please don't say or do anything

s. "If it's for a family alliance and not because you truly love him, I can't cond

I want to do something for Dad so that they can't blame me

he countered firmly. "Let h

ed, "I need your support i

hat good-for-nothing Luis gives you the slightest trouble, yo

dpa," I affirmed ear

d regards me with profound seriousness. Then he inquires, "Are you truly doing this, Isabella, becaus

ad, that's w

ertain, my

will be fine; don't fr

he entrance. Will I manage to refuse? "No," I remind myself, "Mother told me that Father is in dire straits,

its with a feigned display of emotion. Everyone is convinced by his act. The events

t being alone in this vast city instils a modicum of trepidation. For the initial two days, I confine myself to the hotel; on the third day, I muster the courage to venture out to a ne

se gifts for the family, his annoyance palpable. Ultimately, he left me wi

a series of frustrated slams that drew the attention of those

amiss, Luis?

u do me a favour

what you need," I respo

nomy class? I'd like to sit with

as astonishing! Yet, recognising his earnestness, I collect

by the window,"

in this part of the plane and was relieved at the thought of avoiding ten insufferable hours in his company. As I settled into my seat, I noticed a st

nior, took the seat next to mine and greeted me with a friendly smile. My response was a slight nod of the head, an unspoken signal of my disinte

e an excuse for his absence to our parents, should they be awaiting our arrival at our new home. Upon landing and retrieving the luggage he had neglected, I was

the taxis vanished one by one. Exhausted, I contemplated calling my grandfather to fetch me, but then I reconsi

o me. Assuming he required direc

ou?" I enquired politely

It's on your way; I can offer you

xi," I declined, taking a step away from the car. A

he exclaimed. "I'm acquainted with your grandparents. My parents are friends w

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1 Chapter 1 ISABELLA SARDINO2 Chapter 2 DECISION3 Chapter 3 UNPLEASED MEETING4 Chapter 4 ENGAGEMENT5 Chapter 5 MARRIED6 Chapter 6 MARRIED LIFE7 Chapter 7 ANNOUNCEMENT8 Chapter 8 PREPARATION9 Chapter 9 GUESTS10 Chapter 10 CONVERSATION11 Chapter 11 AWAKENING12 Chapter 12 GRANDPA13 Chapter 13 START14 Chapter 14 EXPLANATION15 Chapter 15 FREEDOM16 Chapter 16 THE WOMAN WITHIN  ME17 Chapter 17 WILDNESS 18 Chapter 18 FIRST TIME19 Chapter 19 ISABELLA20 Chapter 20 LAWYER RAMIRO21 Chapter 21 TRAVEL22 Chapter 22 PARIS23 Chapter 23 ISABELLA IN PARIS 24 Chapter 24 THE MAGNATE SARDINO25 Chapter 25 GRANDFATHER26 Chapter 26 THE PATRIARCH SARDINO27 Chapter 27 SETTLING ACCOUNTS28 Chapter 28 OSWALDO IBAÑEZ29 Chapter 29 COMPLICES30 Chapter 30 LUIS31 Chapter 31 FAILED PLANS32 Chapter 32 SANTIAGO SARDINO JUNIOR33 Chapter 33 CONSULT34 Chapter 34 CONSEQUENCES35 Chapter 35 ISABELLA, FREE36 Chapter 36 PARÍS37 Chapter 37 ISABELLA. MYSTERIOUS FRIEND38 Chapter 38 TOO LATE39 Chapter 39 OBSERVING40 Chapter 40 PLANS41 Chapter 41 ISABELLA42 Chapter 42 CHRISTIAN THOMPSON43 Chapter 43 AN UNEXPECTED GIFT44 Chapter 44 PREGNANT45 Chapter 45 TWINS46 Chapter 46 MOTHER47 Chapter 47 RETURN48 Chapter 48 INTERVIEW49 Chapter 49 WORK50 Chapter 50 PRESENTATION51 Chapter 51 ISABELLA52 Chapter 52 VERY BAD START53 Chapter 53 ISABELLA. JOB54 Chapter 54 BAD LUCK55 Chapter 55 CEO56 Chapter 56 ISABELLA57 Chapter 57 MARTHA58 Chapter 58 CHRISTIAN59 Chapter 59 PARENTS60 Chapter 60 EVA61 Chapter 61 VISITS62 Chapter 62 ISABELLA63 Chapter 63 . DESTINY OR CHANCE64 Chapter 64 . ADELE65 Chapter 65 ALLIES66 Chapter 66 LUIS67 Chapter 67 CHRISTIAN68 Chapter 68 OPPORTUNITIES69 Chapter 69 DADDY'S HERE!70 Chapter 70 PLAN71 Chapter 71 CONVINCING GRANDPA72 Chapter 72 THE CONTRACT73 Chapter 73 CHRISTIAN74 Chapter 74 CONCERNS75 Chapter 75 ISABELLA76 Chapter 76 GRANDPARENTS77 Chapter 77 WE AGREE78 Chapter 78 ONSET OF MARRIAGE79 Chapter 79 LUIS80 Chapter 80 LUIS AND ADELE81 Chapter 81 EVA82 Chapter 82 SANTIAGO JUNIOR83 Chapter 83 ISABELLA84 Chapter 84 CHRISTIAN'S HOUSE85 Chapter 85 VISIT86 Chapter 86 RESEARCH87 Chapter 87 ARRANGEMENTS88 Chapter 88 ISABELLA89 Chapter 89 THE THOMPSON FAMILY90 Chapter 90 CONFRONTATION91 Chapter 91 CONFRONTATION II92 Chapter 92 THE TRAP93 Chapter 93 REALITY94 Chapter 94 CHRISTIE PLAN'S95 Chapter 95 ISABELLA96 Chapter 96 SANTIAGO SARDINO97 Chapter 97 ADELE98 Chapter 98 CHRISTIAN99 Chapter 99 CHRISTIE100 Chapter 100 ISABELLA