Following Brandon's unspoken intention, Vanessa gently pulled Chloe away, leaving the ward without further protest.
Once the door closed, Emily let out a sharp laugh, arms crossed over her chest. Her tone dripped with sarcasm.
"What kind of performance was that? It's ridiculous. Brandon Hughes cheats without blinking, but now that he can't have Isabella anymore, he suddenly acts all infatuated. How ironic."
Isabella didn't respond immediately.
She understood Brandon Hughes far better than Emily ever could. He was not someone who spoke casually. Every word he said had intent, every sentence a purpose.
She had thought he wanted to end things completely.
She had thought he was tired of her.
But now, standing here, listening to him speak, she knew one thing with terrifying clarity.
Brandon Hughes never did anything without reason.
