"Isabelle, I lost the lands and the money in the next rounds. It is a huge amount, and my father will not let it slide just like that. He might even disown me for it. I... I made a huge mistake, falling for those bastards' tricks." He yanked at his collar and paced the space before her, agitation written in every movement, while she stared at him in utter disbelief, her breath catching as the weight of his confession sank in.
She had never seen Deven in such a state, nor had she ever imagined he would risk gambling his father's money like that. But then, everyone had flaws and did things that made them imperfect, just like how she always sneaked out to meet him when her parents trusted that she was their obedient, innocent Isabelle, not knowing the things she longed to do with the man she loved.
