Chapter 177

• As Alex went into his chamber, the soft knock on the door drew his attention. With a furrowed brow, he opened the door to find Izabella standing there, her eyes filled with remorse and hesitation.
• "Alex, can I come in?" she asked softly, barely meeting his gaze.
• Without a word, Alex stepped aside to let her in. Izabella entered, her steps hesitant and slow. Once inside, she fell to her knees in front of him, the desperation evident in her eyes.