35. Xavier and Wanessa leaving royal castle

AT THE SAME TIME

THIRD PERSON'S POV:

Everyone froze as Wanessa had made her confession. Michael and Terrence stood frozen, their bodies stiff with the weight of what had just happened the bond unraveling, slipping away from their grasp, and worst of all… Wanessa chose Xavier. Isabella, who had been silent until now, suddenly stepped forward. Her once radiant confidence was nowhere to be seen, replaced by a look of genuine guilt.

"I -" She hesitated, voice uncertain. Then she inhaled deeply and lowered her gaze. "I… I need to apologize."

No one said a word. Wanessa didn't even turn to look at her.

"I never meant to cause this much trouble." Isabella continued, her voice wavering. "I, I didn't realize how much I was hurting everyone until it was too late. I should have never interfered. I should have never-"She kept explaining her actions.

"I don't care."Wanessa said.

Isabella flinched. She clearly didn't expect that to happen.