A sense of excitement surged in Isabel Smith's heart, making her instinctively want to nod and say yes to Percy Stanton, to let him know she was willing.
However, just as she was about to speak, all the practical concerns came flooding back into her mind, crushing the feelings of joy and happiness that filled her heart at that moment.
She almost forgot her purpose for returning to her home country, her deep-seated resentment, her first child, and... that night when she desperately couldn't find him.
Isabel was indeed a little resentful about that night when she called him so many times, but he never answered.
No one is perfect, right?
Isabel understood this, but with the little she had left, she couldn't bear any more loss.
She was no longer the Isabel Smith who once had everything, who could recklessly love without considering the consequences.
She still had responsibilities to bear.