My Great Escape Led Me to You novel Chapter 393

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There was no mistaking the provocation in Emily Blair’s words. Isabella Austin could sense every hidden barb, every deliberate twist designed to rile her up. She knew exactly what Emily was trying to do. She trusted Andrew Lane—believed in his love, believed he wouldn’t betray her. And yet, none of that stopped the frustration from simmering inside her.

She gripped her phone so tightly her knuckles turned white, staring at the screen as if she could burn a hole right through it.

“Emily Blair. Why is it always you?” she muttered through clenched teeth.

Without another thought, Isabella swung her legs off the bed and strode to the door, flinging it open with a burst of energy.

There was no way Andrew had gone to bed this early, not when Emily Blair was still lurking around. He wouldn’t be spending time alone with her. No chance.

Andrew never locked his door to her. If she wanted in, she went in.

Isabella’s footsteps echoed down the hallway as she marched straight to Andrew’s room and threw open the door, only to find it empty.

Her heart twisted with helpless anger. For a moment, she just stood there, jaw tight, eyes burning.

She yanked out her phone, scrolled to Andrew’s number, and hit call.

***

At the airport, Elizabeth Wilson and Emma George positioned themselves like a human shield in front of Emily Blair. Anytime a bodyguard edged closer, they’d jump in front, glaring defiantly. Elizabeth even grabbed her grandmother and pulled her between them and the bodyguards.

The bodyguards exchanged frustrated glances.

Seriously? This was getting ridiculous.

One of them massaged his forehead, trying to keep his temper in check. He raised his hand but hesitated. “Mr. Lane, what do you want us to do?”

If it were just the two women, they’d have stepped in already. But with a frail, stooped old lady in the middle, they didn’t dare make a move. The last thing they needed was to scare her and have something happen on their watch.