Can't Win Me Back (Isabella and Nathan) novel Chapter 52

Nathan dismissed Moore's father and mother with a few words, then slowly walked into the house. As he passed by Isabella's room, he didn't ignore it as he usually did, but instead paused at the door. He stood there, dazed for a moment, his thoughts in disarray. He tried to figure out why Isabella had become so cold, heartless, and cruel, but none of the reasons seemed convincing enough.

How did she end up like this?

Unable to resist, Nathan raised his hand and knocked on the door. After knocking for a while, there was no response. His face darkened. "Isabella, I know you're inside. Open the door. I need to talk to you."

A cold, harsh voice came from inside. "I want to rest. Let's talk tomorrow."

Her tone was indifferent, even slightly impatient.

Nathan was stunned. In the past, whenever he approached Isabella, she would jump up in joy. But now, when he approached her, she seemed to despise him—just like he had once done to her.

Nathan's face turned serious, and he softened his tone. "Isabella, your Sis's condition is very serious. You should be with your parents to help her through this difficult time. That's what a family should do…"

Before he could finish, Isabella's angry voice cut him off. "Get out."

Nathan's face darkened, but he continued to lecture. "Your father and mother made many mistakes when you were young. But after all these years, at least your father and Sis have been kind to you… you should be more forgiving."

The bedroom door suddenly swung open, and Isabella glared at him with eyes full of fury. "Nathan, I'm not some saint. On the contrary, I'm someone who holds grudges, especially grudges... I will never forgive them in this life. And if there's a next life, I still won't forgive them."

Nathan's handsome face turned pale, and he trembled slightly. The vengeful Isabella made him uneasy. For some reason, his thoughts went to the time when he had taken one of her kidneys. Compared to the way Qiao's parents treated her, he didn't seem much better. Could it be that Isabella would never forgive him too?

Nathan said, "Isabella, everyone makes mistakes..."

Isabella poured cold water on him, saying, "Nathan, you're just like them. You're all the same—ungrateful, despicable people who cross the bridge and then burn it."

Nathan's face became as tense as if he were constipated, mortified beyond belief.

Suddenly, Isabella slammed the door shut with great force, making a loud sound that startled Nathan. He left with a heavy heart, feeling an inexplicable discomfort in his chest.

Back in his bedroom, he slumped down on the couch, distracted and weary. Suddenly, his phone rang. He pulled it out and swiped to open it. A photo from Victoria appeared on the screen: it was of an old-fashioned pocket watch, engraved with Sanskrit characters. Below the photo, Victoria had sent a brief description:

**Pocket Watch Name:** The City of Cycles

**Origin:** An ancient burial artifact from a king's tomb, exact year of excavation unknown.

**Value:** It is rumored that *The City of Cycles* was the token of love between a mysterious king and queen. If one opens the pocket watch, they can learn about the past and present lives of their loved one.

**Opening method:** Unknown.

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