Twisted Ties of Love novel Chapter 388

Those strong arms were shaking, as if holding a fragile treasure.

Izabella felt her heart tremble as she gently rested her chin on Casey’s shoulder.

"What's up?" she whispered, her breath tickling his ear, causing it to twitch slightly.

Casey’s voice was husky as he answered in a low voice, "I’m scared; scared I got to you too late; scared I couldn’t find you; scared something might happen to you; scared you might leave me; scared you might get bullied when I can’t see; scared you might have problems and not tell me. Bella, can you tell me how to overcome this fear?"

"I’m fine." Izabella paused, hesitated for a moment, then raised her hand to gently pat his back. "And I’m not alone. I found you, I’m safe, and I’m here."

Casey felt like a soothed puppy; the warmth in his arms was so comforting that he didn’t want to let go. His once empty heart felt full, as if it were filled with warm honey.

"I don’t want there to be a next time, but if the same situation arises, I hope you’ll contact me immediately. As long as you look for me, I’ll show up. Izabella, never let yourself get into trouble."

Izabella's heart tightened; "emotions" in this world always seemed to hit her unexpectedly.

Casey let go of her, taking a step back with his head lowered.

Izabella suddenly remembered something Casey had said in an interview.

"I knew you before anyone else did, and I believe in you."

"No matter if it's a tough road ahead or an endless river, I will walk towards her without hesitation."

Izabella said, “I promise you, I’ll contact you first if anything happens. Speaking of which,” she paused, thinking about the drama that had unfolded today.

Casey didn’t want her to get hurt, and she didn’t want him to get hurt either.

"Do you think you can beat them?"

"I don’t know; I have an okay relationship with them. I’ve never fought with them, but I think I could." Casey wasn’t bragging; he genuinely believed in his abilities.

He had filmed action movies and war films. He never used a stunt double, and he did all the difficult moves himself. He was quick, strong, and had nimble movements.

Casey didn’t know if he could actually beat up Brett and Nathaniel, but to protect Izabella, he was willing to risk his life.

Izabella went in to change her costume. By the time she came out, almost everyone from the crew had left.

Izabella was a bit worried that the events of the day would be leaked online and cause trouble.

But after careful scrutiny, there was no information about her online; apparently everything had been taken care of.

Who took care of it was beyond her concern, but those who could control the onlookers and online public opinion obviously had the power to solve the problems they caused.

Izabella changed her clothes and checked her phone. Brad had sent a text message announcing that the crew would be taking a two-day break.

The damaged equipment needed to be repaired or replaced, and the scene needed to be reset.

As Izabella picked up her bag to leave the dressing room, the one person waiting for her had become two. Rachel was there too, carrying Nikki and a bag.

"Izabella."

"Did you just get here?"

Rachel nodded, but her eyes were not on Izabella; they were on Casey.

Casey explained, "I called her over."

When Izabella texted him, he was driving and contacting the crew. The first person he contacted was Rachel; he wanted to ask her about Izabella.

He didn’t expect that Rachel wasn’t at the set, but when she heard that Izabella was in trouble, she immediately came over with Nikki, having just arrived.

Rachel had many idols, but Casey was the one she admired the most. She never thought Casey would call her, and she never thought Casey and Izabella were so close—closer than typical friends.

Casey reached out and said, "Put Nikki down; I'll carry her."

This ordinary sentence made Rachel nervously shake her head. How could she let a big star carry a cat?

Izabella said, "I'll do it."

Rachel took care of Nikki very well, and in just two weeks, Nikki had obviously put on some weight.

The healthier Nikki was, the happier Izabella felt.

Nikki was quietly curled up in the bag, not making a fuss. When she saw Izabella, one of her ears would twitch, just like Casey's.

Izabella directly opened the backpack and took Nikki out.