353 The Peace Offering

While the rest of Isabella's family was concerned about what was going inside the house. Manuel and Alice were rejoicing inside. 

Federico, Manuel's father questioned his daughter's intention, "Alice, did you research on this boy on purpose?"

"Why yes, daddy. I only have Bella's best interest at heart," she replied before looking at Isabella's uncle and aunt. "We don't mean to cause any trouble for him, but it is best that we are aware of his vices."

She sat back on her chair and finished up her meal before saying, "I just wish that Bella would see how better off she would be if she was with Manuel."

Before anyone could react to her last line, they saw Stefano and Vittoria return and behind them were Isabella and Hanxi.

They saw Matteo holding on to Hanxi for dear life. His arms firmly wrapped around his neck and the same could be said with his legs encircling Hanxi by the waist. 

"Take a seat. Both of you," instructed Stefano.