Chapter 191: His Love Interest
Isabella, who was having a warm time conversing with the women of her class as they shared each other’s empathy, stopped talking when Juliana presented herself before them, and before Isabella knew it, her mother-in-law had gripped her wrist firmly, but her smile and curt expression remained intact as she exchanged greetings with the younger women.
"I need to have a word with my daughter-in-law if you don’t mind." Juliana’s fake smile was one that could easily be interpreted, and without waiting for their response, she dragged Isabella away from their conversation committee.
"Mother, what are you--" Isabella’s voice trailed off when she was brought to the empty corner at the backside of the Courtyard, and Juliana finally freed her wrist after scrutinizing the area and confirming they were alone.
"Was it necessary to drag me out in such a manner? Everyone was looking." Isabella muttered her complaint before raising her head up to meet Juliana’s serious gaze. When her mother-in-law carried a no smiling face with an evident glare, Isabella knew she was in some kind of trouble.
"Where is Abbot?" Juliana asked Isabella who blinked like she had no idea who her mother-in-law was referring to.
"What?"
"Don’t lie to me, I haven’t seen Abbot for days now and I know there’s something wrong. I’m well aware of how Abbot leaves the house without telling anyone, but this has been the longest duration. You’re his wife, so you should know his movements."
"You dragged me out to ask this?"
"Answer the question."