After I Stopped Loving Him novel Chapter 682

“Grandma, ever since I married Ethan, you’ve been the only one in the Adams family who’s shown me any warmth. Thank you for caring about me all this time.”

Isabella didn’t give Stephanie a chance to say anything more. Her intentions were obvious. She wasn’t going to change her mind.

Stephanie studied her for a long moment before letting out a quiet sigh. “Alright. I know you won’t come back, so there’s no point in trying to talk you into it. I won’t push anymore.”

She pulled out a bank card and handed it to Isabella. “This is from the Adams family. It’s our way of making it up to you. We owe you that much.”

Isabella didn’t take the card. She shook her head gently. “Grandma, Ethan already gave me what I was owed. He even helped me get all the wedding gifts back and insisted I keep them, no strings attached.”

“What Ethan gave you was his responsibility. What I’m giving you is from me. I’m sorry. If I hadn’t held out hope things would magically work out, you never would’ve been hurt in the first place.”

“Please, just take it. It’s not a huge amount, but at least you’ll have something to fall back on if you ever need extra cash for your business. Keep working hard. I know you’ll prove everyone wrong in a few years.”

Isabella still refused. “Thank you, Grandma, but I’ll be alright. I promise I’ll work hard. I want to make something of myself.”

“You already have. Haven’t these last few months gone well for you? You’ve made more in that time than most small businesses do in several years.”

Isabella smiled, a little embarrassed. “That’s just because I was riding Ethan’s coattails. People gave me respect because I was Mrs. Adams. The startup money was from him too. He used me, but honestly, I used him as well.”

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