Sweet Flash Marriage with the Restrained Tycoon (Isabelle and Damien) novel Chapter 353

Chapter 353 Awkward Encounters

Chapter 353 Awkward Encounters

However, Lynn wasn’t part of their immediate circle, so she politely decrined.

Besides, if Lucas showed up later, the atmosphere would likely become even more strained.

As if on cue, the moment she declined, Lucas‘ car pulled up–talk about timing.

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Lucas was unwilling to formally end their engagement, and Lynn’s family wasn’t fully pushing for it either. The real issue was simply that the two of them couldn’t seem to get along.

“Hey, Isabelle,” Lucas greeted her with a nod.

“Lucas,” Isabelle replied with a smile.

She was about to make a bit more small talk when Diana called out to her from across the patio and waved her over.

“I’ll let you two catch up–please make yourselves at home,” Isabelle said warmly.

She wanted to give them some space, so she quickly headed outside.

Once Isabelle was gone, Lynn had no desire to linger around Lucas either and turned to leave.

Unexpectedly, as soon as she turned, Lucas reached out and caught her arm, pulling her back. In her heels, she stumbled backward and bumped solidly against his chest.

Lucas‘ foot also took a direct hit from her retreating heel.

He gritted his teeth, stifling a wince. “Mind your step?”

Lynn was startled. A server had been passing by with a tray of fruit and immediately apologized.

If Lucas hadn’t steadied her, that tray would have crashed right into her.

Lynn was quietly grateful he’d reacted, but his tone made it hard to muster a proper thank you. She simply rolled her eyes. “Keep your hands to yourself.”

Lucas looked incredulous. How was grabbing her arm to prevent a spill considered “touching“?

Some gratitude.

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It was a good thing she was the one who wanted to call off the engagement–how could anyone marry a woman this impossible?

Lynn ignored him and walked straight out toward the driveway, planning to wait in her car for her colleague.

Isabelle watched Lynn stride out, then glanced back at Lucas, who stood inside looking utterly wronged. For a moment, she dida know what to say.

Without looking back, Lynn offered a quick wave to the group and left.

Diana leaned closer to Isabelle and quietly asked, “Did your husband say anything to you?“

“About what?” Isabelle replied, genuinely curious.

Chapter 353 Awkward Encoiluters

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4 kind of let him have it over text the other day, Diana admitted, feeling a twinge of guilt in case he’d actually read her messages.

And she hadn’t held back

Originally, she’d come today hoping to spend some lighthearted time with Isabelle, concerned her friend might still be feating low. But when she’d called earlier, Damian had been the one to answer.

As soon as Brian heard they were going over, he’d decided to join Diana

Thinking a bigger gathering would lift everyone’s spirits, Damian had also invited the whole team from Isadiana Studio.

He’d even tried to invite Regina and Caroline, but they felt the older generation might cramp the younger crowd’s style–likely heading home by nine anyway–so they’d bowed out.

Still, seeing that the two had reconciled, everyone felt a sense of relief.

Isabelle had overheard Damian’s call to Regina.

He’d tried to keep his voice low, but Isabelle had happened to bring him a plate from the grill and caught part of the conversation.

Isabelle didn’t say anything about it, but Damian noticed the shadow that crossed her eyes.

She felt she had let the Cross family down.

The fallout from this incident stretched far beyond just Damian–it touched the whole family.

Theodore, Louis, Regina….

They must have been disappointed by her impulsiveness, too.

“Let me get you a little more from the grill,” Isabelle said, handing Damian the plate before trying to step away.

It wasn’t really about the food–she wanted to slip off, to avoid sitting with feelings she couldn’t quite face. “Don’t trouble yourself. I’m fine,” Damian said, catching her wrist gently. He knew exactly where her mind had gone. Damian was still recovering, and his leg wasn’t fully healed–even if he were hungry, he shouldn’t overdo it.

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