ISABELLA'S POV~

　　I refused to believe what Sebastian had just said. How could he claim to care about my well-being now, after everything he'd done? I took a step back as he moved closer, my eyes narrowing in suspicion.

　　"Believe me, that's the only reason I want you to quit," he said, his voice tinged with concern and pain. "Can't you see? You're hurting yourself. Your arms are injured, you're in agony, and you look pale."

　　I shook my head, trying to ...