Chapter 501
Chapter 501
With that, they both fell silent.
"Big Dipper's branch in Southeast Aelinne is also in trouble,' Draxton said.
Isabella's expression froze.
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"I have to make a trip down to Southeast Aelinne myself."
'You'll have to go and see for yourself."
A moment later, the two of them spoke. And it was at the same time.
The two of them met each other's eyes and smiled.
Draxton lowered his head to look at Isabella's stomach, then said, "I thought that since I missed Ricky and Betty's birth, I could stay by your side through the entire time until this one comes along."
Isabella caressed her stomach and said softly, "There's no need to make things so difficult for yourself. Now, things are not the same as in the past. You may be leaving for now, but I know you will return to my side soon enough. At the very least, you will be here with me when this child is born."
Draxton did not say anything. Instead, he went forward and gently pulled her into his arms.
It was a warm hug. There was nothing ambiguous about the feelings they had for each other then. It was only warmth.
"You must be more careful. We know nothing about Southeast Aelinne. I'm not even sure if this is a setup to lead you past, or something else." Isabella said worriedly.
If she were not pregnant at this time, without question, she would make the trip with Draxton.
However, she had to be very careful now that she was carrying a child.
Draxton's eyes looked slightly cold as he said, "Don't worry. I, Draxton Lockwood, will only die of old age, and I will only die for my wife and children. Everyone else can forget about messing with my life!" Isabella's eyes were slightly red, but the corners of her lips curled up slightly into a small smile. She stood on her tiptoes and wrapped her arms around the man's neck. Then she gently kissed him on the forehead.
And then, Isabelle said, "These are the most heart-touching words of love someone has ever said to me.
Draxton lifted his arms and pulled her into his embrace again.
Isabella rested her chin on his shoulder. Then, she closed her eyes with a smile.
Draxton wrapped one arm around her waist and gently stroked her long hair with the other. The two of them hugged each other quietly.
Without saying anything, without doing anything.
They only let go of each other when they heard the children coming up the stairs. Then Ricky and Betty poked their heads in together when they reached the door.
Isabella beckoned them in with a wave. And the two little children immediately rushed into the room within a flash.
Draxton squatted down and pulled the two little kids into his arms. "Daddy is going on a work trip and will not be around for a while. How about you guys help Daddy take care of Mommy?" The two kids nodded obediently at first. Then Ricky asked, "Where are you going, Daddy?"
Draxton paused for a moment before saying honestly, "To Southeast Aelinne. Something happened to Aunt Ziana and Uncle Jake in Southeast Aelinne. Dad is going to rescue them." Ricky blinked sternly and thought for a moment before saying, "Then Daddy, you have to protect yourself."
The look in Draxton's eyes was incomparably gentle. He gently stroked Ricky's curly hair and promised with a smile, "Daddy will stay safe, that's for sure."
Betty fluttered the eyelashes of her big eyes and said, "It's a piece of cake for Daddy. Daddy, go quickly and come back soon! Bring silly Uncle Jake and Aunt Ziana back early!" Isabella and Draxton were instantly amused. Isabella pinched Betty's cute little face and said, "My dear daughter, you are such a tyrant!"
A discontented Betty pouted and said, "Mommy, my face is already round from your pinching. Now it is even rounder!"
As she spoke, Betty leaned over and said, "Mommy, pinch this side too."
Isabella could not stop laughing.
Draxton reached out and gently pinched Betty's little face. "My dear daughter, are you sure you have not gained weight recently?"
Betty adamantly refused to admit it and said, "No way. Betty is a little fairy. Little fairies do not gain weight!"
"Hal" Isabella covered her mouth to stifle a laugh. She was afraid Betty Baby, the little fairy, would be embarrassed if she laughed too loudly. Betty gestured at her mother with dissatisfaction.
Ricky, who had also gained some weight, looked at his parents and sister silently. There was a smile in his eyes.
Draxton immediately put his words into action after saying he was going to Southeast Aelinne. He did not waste time at all. Half an hour later, a private plane arrived at the doorstep of the Barker family.
At this moment, Anthony and Arvid walked over with grim expressions. To Isabella and Draxton, they said, "We might have to trouble Mr. Lockwood to arrange a helicopter for us. We need to make a trip home!"
Draxton looked at them. And Anthony said, "Something happened back home. Some old grudges."
Draxton was an understanding man. It was another family's privacy. He did not probe any further.
Anthony looked at Stanton and said, "We've almost finished the discussion regarding the collaboration. We can contact each other by phone if there are any more questions."
Stanton nodded and said, "Is there anything we can help you with?"
Anthony did not stand on ceremony and said, "If there's a need, I will let you know."
Draxton did not waste time further. Before he left, he arranged a private plane for Anthony and his son.
Then, Draxton left. Anthony and Arvid also left soon after.
Philip and Jeanne originally had plans to go on a leisure trip. But now, they did not leave immediately. Instead, they stayed behind with the rest of the Barker family.
Philip said, "Everyone has to be more careful. Nowadays, I keep feeling things are somewhat amiss. Draxton has to leave too suddenly. It's as if someone is forcing him to go to Southeast Aelinne.' Isabella said, "Dad, Draxton will be fine."
Philip said, "I'm talking about you. Be careful. Stay at home. Don't go out too often!"
Isabella pointed to herself, then with an innocent expression, she said, "Did I go out recently?"
Philip lightly snorted and turned around to hold Jeanne's hand. Then he said, "Lulu, let's stay for another two days. Then, we will go."
Jeanne pulled away and slapped Philip's hand as she snapped at him, "Watch yourself. You are already so old. Have some shame and keep your hands to yourself!"
Philip looked aggrieved as a result of Jeanne's reaction.
"Did Yvette go out on a date again?" Jeanne turned around and asked.
Megan sighed, "Recently, she's been getting bolder and bolder. I honestly did not expect her to be such a nutcase."
Jeanne smiled and said, "Megan, don't sigh. Everything is fine as long as she is happy."
But at this time, Yvette could find no reason to feel happy.
Issac had forced her to get into the car. He told her, "Go home immediately. You will not be able to see me again if you don't listen to me now!"
Yvette's eyes reddened, and she asked, "Is something wrong?"
Issac said impatiently, "Mind your own business!"
With that, he slammed the car door shut in her face and said, "Hurry up and go!"
Yvette looked at him with reluctance to leave and said, "Then you must keep in contact and call me. If I cannot reach you, I will come looking for you again!" "Damn it, stop wasting time. GO!"
Yvette started the car and left.
Issac stared after Yvette's car for a long time without moving. His eyes were slightly red.
Harry walked out from the darkness that hid him from view. He walked over to Issac and said, "Issac, what should we do now? Mr. Lockwood will not let you off." "But there is no way I can bring Yvette to Mr. Lockwood either,' Issac said with a cold expression. Harry clenched his fists and said, "We can only deny it for now." Issac did not say anything. At this moment, a group of men in black suits suddenly rushed in. They raised and aimed their guns at Issac and Harry.
The leader of the pack, also dressed in a black suit, said, "Issac Taylor, Harry Dorian. Mr. Lockwood wants to see you!"
"We will go as requested then. Is there a need for the guns?" an angry Harry said.
The leader in the black suit said, "Don't you know what this means? Issac Taylor, Mr. Lockwood had held you in such high regard. Who would have expected you to dare disobey him!"