Chapter 39 Isabel's Blind Date (Part One)

• Isabel erupted, "You old fool! What do you take Reggie and I are? Even if you don't like us, we're still your flesh and blood! Just look at what you've done! Forcing your own daughter to marry some creepy old man and using your own son to threaten her! If mom were still alive, imagine how heartbroken she'd be!"
• Colin's complexion rapidly changed as he struggled to contain his rage, his lungs threatening to explode. Just when he was about to lose it, Amelia stepped forward, taking the phone from him. With a fake smile plastered on her face, she spoke softly, pretending to be calm.
• "Isa, don't be mad with your old man. He's only looking out for you. You're still young, but once you're married, you'll see. Older men know how to treat a woman right. Mr. Hicks, the one I've arranged, is genuinely a great guy. Why don't you just come over and meet him? Maybe you'll like him. If you truly don't like him, we won't press the matter.