After I Stopped Loving Him (Isabella and Ethan) novel Chapter 966

After dinner, Isabella and Harold headed straight to the movies.

Neither of them were regulars at the theater. For Isabella, going out to watch a film had always seemed like a luxury she couldn’t afford. She used to spend all her time locked in battles with Natalie. The only times she ever went was when Ethan invited her, but honestly, Ethan only ever cared about Natalie, so those invites were rare.

Harold was a different story. He was always caught up with work and barely had a moment to spare. And with a home theater as nice as his, why bother with crowded cinemas? If he ever wanted to watch something, he just did it at home.

Tonight was an exception. Before the movie started, Harold handed Isabella a giant bag of snacks.

She couldn’t help but laugh. “What’s with all this? I’m not a kid, you know.”

Harold grinned. “Just in case the movie’s a flop. At least you’ll have something to munch on if you get bored.”

“If it’s that bad, we can just leave halfway through. I never force myself to finish a movie I’m not enjoying.”

He nodded. “Yeah, the opening should grab you, the middle needs some excitement, and the ending either ties everything up or leaves you wanting more. That’s what I look for when I’m reviewing scripts.”

“For short-form dramas, things move even faster, though. The plot’s got to twist and turn nonstop, keep you on your toes.”

Harold laughed. “You’re the expert. I just tag along for the ride. As long as we work together and make some money, I know you’ll share the profits.”

Isabella shrugged, a little smile playing on her lips. “Honestly, I just got lucky with timing. My company’s going to scale back on these series soon, but we can still work with others, help promote their stuff, and make a profit. The market’s getting crowded, though. Even now it’s nothing like it was at the start of the year.”

Once inside the theater, they found their seats. The lights dimmed, and the movie started. Isabella had picked the film. She knew what was worth watching way better than Harold did, given her work in the industry.

Throughout the movie, Harold kept offering her snacks, sliding another treat her way every time she glanced over.

By the time the credits rolled at nine, Isabella was still buzzing about the story. Harold, on the other hand, couldn’t remember a single detail. He’d spent the entire film focused on her, watching her reactions, making sure she was having a good time.

As they walked out, Isabella started talking about the plot. Harold just shook his head, laughing, and admitted he hadn’t paid any attention to the movie. He was too busy making sure she wasn’t bored, always ready with something for her to eat or drink. Isabella didn’t know whether to laugh or roll her eyes, but she couldn’t deny it—he really did like her.

“Didn’t you say you wanted to go shopping?” Harold asked, looking at her with a smile. “Where do you want to go next?”