C20 ISABELLA'S POV

ISABELLA'S POV

I had just finished wrapping up my thoughts when my phone rang. I didn’t need to check the caller ID to know who it was. Alexander’s name flashed on the screen, and I took a deep breath before answering.

"Hello," I said, trying to sound composed despite the nervousness bubbling inside me.

"Isabella," his voice was as steady as always, but there was a hint of concern