She Feels Miserable

Joseph paused for a moment. "Alright. Before we explain our situation clearly, you'd not better stay at the manor. Uncle Michael and the others will inevitably go and cause trouble. For the sake of peace, you should live outside for a few days. When grandpa is better, I will pick you up."

"OK. Take good care of yourself."

"I will. And you too. Don't worry. Grandpa is not stubborn."

"Well. You go to take care of grandpa. Tell me what happens at any time."

"OK..."

Joseph agreed but didn't hang up. The two of them fell silent for a while. Isabella heard Joseph's breathing becoming heavier. She asked softly, "Joseph?"

"I'm sorry, Isabella..."

After a long while, Joseph said these words. He was constraining himself and trembling. "Because of my stupidity and self-righteousness, you lost an engagement ceremony that should have been happy."

"Joseph..."