Chapter 140 Dont

• “Don’t!” The word was shot at her so fast it had the impact of a bullet being fired from a battle line.
• Isabella drew herself up with straight-backed hauteur and gave him an arched look of reproof. “I beg your pardon?”
• The aggression pumping from him was reined in. He made a curt, dismissive gesture, realising he had no authority whatsoever over her decisions or actions. “Sorry, Nonna. I happen to have a situation with Hannah that needs careful handling. If you want to call her, please do it tomorrow, not tonight.”