Leave Me Alone, Mr Shaffer by Diana Tenny

Chapter 466

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Isabella felt guilty. Her relationship with Seth had been unclear before, and she worried

that if they stayed together under the same roof, even for just one night, Victoria would see through it.

"Do you not have any other houses?" Isabella asked.

"Why would I buy so many houses in Bleaktown for no reason?" Seth replied.

Isabella considered suggesting that he stay in a hotel, but then she thought it would be

inappropriate since the house belonged to Seth.

"Then I'll take my mother back to our old house."

"Your old house hasn't been visited for years. It might have been taken over by rats,"

Seth spoke without any courtesy.

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Isabella was speechless.

"I'll stay in the backyard, away from your mother," Seth offered, taking a step back.

Isabella breathed a sigh of relief. "Does the house have two entrances?"

Seth responded indifferently.

With nothing more to say, Isabella forcefully pulled her arm away.

"I'll go settle my mother first."

"Your mother is fine now. You don't need to follow her everywhere."

He took the opportunity to grab her again, then forcefully pulled her into the car.

"Drive."

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Isabella was startled. She sat up straight and quickly called Victoria in the car ahead, telling her not to be afraid.

Seeing her nervousness, Seth snorted lightly, but his complexion eased.

The villa was nearby and not very large. Victoria was taken to the front yard while

Isabella followed Seth to the backyard.

"I'll go check on my mother."

As soon as the car stopped, Isabella immediately went to open the car door, not giving Seth a chance to stop her.

Watching her run around the row of villas to the front yard, he couldn't help but clic tongue.

In the front yard, Victoria got out of the car and didn't see Isabella at first, feeling a bit

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uneasy. But soon, Isabella ran over from the back.

"Mom, let's go inside first."

Victoria looked around at the people nervously. "Bella, are these your boss' people?"

Isabella nodded. "Yes. He lent them to me."

"Your boss is a good person."

As Victoria spoke, a look of sadness appeared on her face. "I've caused you trouble." Isabella felt a pang in her heart. Holding back her tears, she helped Victoria into the house.

The house was very clean, as if someone had just cleaned it the day before.

Victoria was full of emotions, holding Isabella's hand and continuously asking about

Seth's situation.

"I've seen him."

Isabella was startled. "What?"

Victoria smiled and said, "On TV."

Isabella breathed a sigh of relief. She had been quite scared.

"He looks quite young and handsome."

Victoria listed one point after another, then suddenly grabbed Isabella's hand, stal

her. Not long after, tears flowed down her face.

Isabella quickly squatted down. "Mom, what's wrong?"

"I'm sorry, Bella. I've held you back..."

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Victoria's words were fragmented, but Isabella could roughly understand that she was

apologizing for not giving her a better life.

She patted Victoria's back, comforting her softly, "Mom, it's okay. I can take care of myself."

"No." Victoria shook her head vigorously, grabbing Isabella's hand. "Bella, don't blame Mom, okay?"

Isabella was confused by her words, but she could only nod her head.

After reassuring her several times, Victoria's fluctuating emotions finally calmed

"Mom, you sit here. I'll go buy some food for you."

When they entered the community earlier, she saw a snack street not far away, which

seemed to sell Victoria's favorite rice noodles

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Isabella stepped outside and noticed that the car was still parked outside. Her bodyguard offered to help her buy it, but she declined, wanting to take the opportunity to get some fresh air.

After finding Victoria, Isabella's heart was exhausted and in turmoil. When she received the call from Joey, her initial reaction was that Victoria had been taken away, possibly

by Spencer. She thought he might have wanted to give her a warning. However, it now seemed that she had been overthinking.

She walked aimlessly across the street, heading towards the snack street. Initially had only ordered two bowls of rice noodles, but then she decided to order one m thinking that Seth probably hadn't eaten anything at the banquet.

As she carried the food back, she noticed a familiar car not far away. Seth was sitting

the driver's seat, driving himself. Isabella was momentarily stunned and then ran over

with the food.

She knocked on the car window, and he unlocked the car. Hearing the sound of the car unlocking, she carefully opened the car door and got in.

"Mr. Shaffer, why are you out?" she asked.

She had a hunch that someone had been following her when she went out, but her

mind was too preoccupied to pay attention. She asked knowingly, just to make

conversation.

Seth replied, "Just out for a drive."

Isabella pursed her lips, holding three bowls of rice noodles, and sat in the pas

seat without saying a word.

"Did you buy some for me too?" Seth asked.

Isabella nodded subconsciously, then lowered her head to unpack the rice noodles.

"It's not spicy, and the shop looked pretty clean," she said as she handed him the food. Surprisingly, he didn't complain. He took the rice noodles and placed them on the console, then reached out to Isabella for chopsticks.

She unpacked the disposable chopsticks and habitually looked for water to rinse them,

but he said, "Never mind, just use them as they are."

Isabella was surprised but handed over the chopsticks.

The disposable chopsticks were short and looked awkward and shabby in his hands.

She held the remaining two bowls and quietly watched from the side.

His facial features were outstanding, with a clear and sharp jawline. Even when he

eating street food, his manners were still refined, a result of his upbringing.

Seeing the dull yellow vegetable leaves, he picked them up and frowned, but before s

could stop him, he put them in his mouth.

A voice rushed past her ear.

He likes you.

Isabella's eyes welled up, and she quickly turned away.

Seth noticed her movement and clicked his tongue, saying, "What's wrong now?"

She sniffed. "Nothing."

He sensed that something was off and reached out to grab her shoulder.

"Didn't your mother come back? Why are you crying?"

Isabella wiped her face and spoke softly, "I'm just a little upset. It's nothing."

She lowered her head to get the sauce packet, trying to lighten the mood. "Add some of

this; it tastes better.".

He glanced at the sauce, not knowing what it was, but took it from her hand and put it

in the bowl.

She sat beside him, her knuckles burning.

He really likes her.

But... how much does he love her?

Spencer's words flashed through her mind, and a self-deprecating smile appe

her face.

Erin could point at Spencer's face and say she would rather die than not be with Morgan because she could afford to take that risk.

She had a perfect family, supportive parents, and a successful career at a young age.

If she lost any of these, she still had the others to fall back on.

Then she thought about herself. She only had a mother and a so-called career that wa

shaky at best.

What could she risk?

She couldn't help but look at Seth next to her.

Morgan loved Erin back then. His love for her was deeper than life itself.

"What about you?" she couldn't help but ask.