Chapter 160

"My obsession with Michael started from that stunning glimpse of his back when I was a child, but after all these years of being together, I realized he is nothing like what I imagined." Isabella lowered her eyes slightly. "All this time, it has been me putting effort into our relationship and marriage. I feel like I never really understood him until today..."

What happened earlier made her see Michael's true side clearly.

She was deeply shocked, and even couldn't tell why she liked him.

That glimpse from years ago was too long ago.

Isabella pushed the wheelchair forward slowly.

Nolan, sitting in the wheelchair, couldn't see her expression at the moment, but he could tell from her voice how disappointed she was.

"If you really can't be together, then just separate. Isabella, your life shouldn't be confined to one place. You deserve a better life." Nolan advised, who tried to help Isabella get out of that emotional state.

She knew Nolan didn't want her to keep struggling in this marriage. She took a deep breath and nodded. "I know, there are many good men in this world. Why should I insist on liking Michael? Besides, my status in Evergreen City is quite excellent. Without him, I can find someone more suitable for me."

With that, the two of them chatted and laughed all the way back to the main hall.

The banquet had already started, and Aiden called them to take their seats before going to entertain other guests.

Nolan was used to being ignored and didn't mind.

After eating a little, he planned to go to the university with Isabella to experience the atmosphere of the music department.

Just as they were about to leave, Aiden called Isabella over.

He pulled Isabella aside and asked worriedly, "Isabella, tell me, did Michael upset you again? I'll go deal with him!"

Isabella didn't want Aiden to worry, so she shook her head. "No, Grandpa, we're fine."

Aiden was extremely worried about their divorce, unable to eat or sleep well, all the while hoping that Michael could bring Isabella back home, but he didn't expect Michael was so useless.

"Really? But I just saw Michael go back to his room with a dark face." Thinking of what he saw earlier, Aiden looked puzzled.

Hearing that, Isabella was somewhat surprised.

Wasn't Aiden busy talking to the people around him just now? He didn't even pay much attention to Nolan, the main character of the banquet, but he noticed Michael.

She suddenly felt more sympathy for Nolan.

What kind of life had he been living in the Brown Family all these years?

No one cared about him, asked if he was wronged, or if he was unhappy.

She moved her lips and came up with an excuse. "Maybe something urgent came up at the company. It doesn't necessarily mean he's unhappy. Grandpa, you're getting old, and Michael is an adult. You shouldn't treat him like a child. He needs to experience things on his own."

Knowing the divorce was irreversible, Isabella didn't want Aiden to worry, so she subtly hinted at her decision.

But she forgot how smart Aiden was. He must have understood her meaning from her words.

But he pretended not to know anything and smiled. "Isabella, you are right. I'm getting old. Now I don't want anything but to expect your children. You two should hurry up."

Isabella didn't know how to explain this, so she just silently agreed.

"Grandpa, you really like Michael, don't you?" Isabella asked.

If she had heard Aiden's concern for Michael before, she would have thought it was natural. But after what happened with Nolan just now.

If Aiden had given some of the love he had for Michael to Nolan, maybe Nolan wouldn't have turned out this way.

"Michael was raised by me and is the successor I put all my effort into cultivating. If I don't care for him, who will?" Talking about Michael, Aiden's eyes were full of light.

"But Grandpa, you have so many grandsons. Why do you favor Michael so much?" Isabella added, and she thought Nolan would want to know the answer to this question too.

He longed for family love, but in the end, he never truly felt what it was like to be cherished.

Aiden pondered for a moment and replied, "Maybe among them, only Brandon and Michael are most like me when I was young, especially Michael . Whether in personality or methods, he is extremely like me. But he is still too young and not bold enough in his methods. However, he has managed the Brown Group to its current state, and I am very satisfied. I believe he will do well as he matures."

When Aiden talked about Michael, his face was full of pride and joy, which was completely different from how he talked about Nolan.

They always thought Nolan was sensible and mature, not needing much worry and could take care of himself well.

But they forgot that often, only those who were not cherished were forced to be sensible.

She had already decided to separate from Michael, so she she didn't want to hear about him anymore.

She just needed to ensure that after having a child, she could hide it from the Browns and raise the child on her own.

"Grandpa, it's getting late. I still need to go..." Before Isabella could finish her sentence, Aiden's eyes lit up, and he quickly interrupted, "Are you going upstairs to see Michael? Then go ahead. Who knows what he's sulking about now?"

"Grandpa, I meant to go..." Before she could finish her sentence, Aiden nodded and interrupted, "I understand. You young people need more time together. That way, I can hold your children sooner. Isabella, don't mind me. Go ahead."

Just like that, Isabella didn't even have time to say a word to Nolan before Aiden pushed her towards the stairs.

The wedding room hadn't changed much, but to her surprise, Michael wasn't there.

Aiden was downstairs, so she obviously couldn't leave tonight. She might as well take a nap and rest.

Last night, Olivia had kept her up, and she had strange nightmares, afraid that Olivia would be taken away if she wasn't careful.

Isabella texted Nolan, saying she would go to the school another day, then lay down on the bed for a nap.

When she woke up, it was already dark outside.

She was woken up by the ringing phone. Being suddenly woken up put her in a bad mood, and seeing that familiar number on the phone, she almost didn't think and hung up directly.