A YEAR WITH THE BILLIONAIRE

CHAPTER 100

Isabella's POV

Cries, giggles, adult laughter, and chattering were the sound coming from the dining area the moment Jayden and I stepped into his parent's mansion.

It is still as huge as I could remember with antique furniture and high chandeliers with artistry paintings.

It is a mixture of old and modern and I would say this is the largest mansion I have ever seen. Jayden's home is next in line.

When we approached the dining area, the noises became louder, it dawned on me that this dinner is not only for us but for other members of the family.

Jayden is leading me in with his hand on my back instead of the entwined arms locked together the first time we were here and I am glad he has agreed to take things slow.

I still haven't let go of everything totally because I am not done with my course titled "Jayden 101."

He needs to be thoroughly studied before I give in. We have shared a few kisses but I haven't agreed to move back to the mansion yet.

We are taking things slow.

To be honest, I really do not feel like coming over for this family dinner because I feel so tired. I have stressed myself a lot and it's having a toll on me already.

All I just want to do is sleep and eat and watch movies. This time, I know I won't be bored because I am gradually healing from the hurt. 

I am no longer depressed. I don't do things because I need to do them to keep my occupied mind away from his thoughts. Now, I am back to deriving pleasure from thinking about him. I watch movies because I want to and not because I am forcing myself to watch and enjoy them.

I didn't tell Jayden that I don't feel like coming here because I know I should be here. Ever since I hung up on his mother, we haven't seen each other and she hasn't called.

I feel remorseful and I want to use this opportunity to apologize to her.

She was truly looking out for her son. She did all of that because Jayden means so much to her and if I was in her shoes, I would have done the same thing or even worse.

"Isabella!" An excited voice call out, jerking me out of my reverie.

Caroline?

The cries must be from her little boys and her princess.

She appears from nowhere, examines my big belly, and wraps her tiny hands around me, laughing and crying at the same time.

When she pulls away, I only smile at her. It's been a while but I know what these emotions are for.

She must have believed Mrs. Russell that night and now that I am pregnant with Jayden's child, she can't contain her joy. They all thought Jayden would never have a baby or be in love. Even when he claimed to love me, they already gave up on seeing his child.