Chapter 380: Pursue (2)
As Nora and Ian sat there in silence, Nora finally seemed to have found her words as she sighed and began, "Ian, you’ve been the rogue of the Frosts for as long as I can remember. This is a colossal change, and I need to be sure you’re not just caught up in the moment and that you are thinking with the right head."
Ian nodded, acknowledging the gravity of the situation. "I understand, Nora. It’s a big step, and I’m not taking it lightly."
"But there are things that you don’t know... Look, I know I warned you off but I do not want you or her to get up hurt."
"I might know more Nora than you can guess." Ian added meaningfully.
Nora understood the hint and asked cautiously," She’s told you about her family?"
Ian’s jaw clenched as he thought of the people he’d encountered in the hospital. " I know in bits and pieces. I met them in the hospital the other morning. I’ve met her brother a few other times."
Nora sighed and looked away," You’ll have to be very careful, Ian, if you really intend to have her spend a lifetime with you. She won’t accept things easily. She’s been hurt too much by people she trusted."
"Her family doesn’t love her as they should. I know that Nora." Ian spoke quietly.
But Nora shook her head," You’re wrong Ian. Her family used to dote on her. Her mother still tries her best. Bella was the apple of their eye. She just had to say something, and her parents would get it for her. She was not allowed to get hurt. Even a scratch and they would be there for her. It was why I was attracted to her in the first place. She had love to give in abundance becase she received it from her doting parents. However, all that slowly changed, until her ’long lost’ brother returned. about a year before my and Demetri’s marriage and Isabella decided to leave this country. I.. I won’t tell you everything since its not my story to tell but I’ll give you a warning."