My Ex-Husband Wants Me Back

Chapter 156

However, Isabella was determined to marry Jaxon.

The Jennings family had no choice.

Isabella used her tears and threats to make her family compromise.

Nonetheless, her father, Benjamin Jennings, still refused to give in.

He had long hoped for Vincent to become his son-in-law. He thought, Jaxon, that brat. He must have

fooled my daughter. She wouldn’t have changed her mind so quickly otherwise, having vowed to only

marry Vincent. That made him more certain that he could not allow Isabella to marry Jaxon.

To him, Jaxon was a nobody and was not good enough for his precious daughter, He believed Jaxon

was only looking for a chance to start over by joining the Jennings family.

However, the Jennings/

would

perfect in-laws, the Sullivan family.

gain nothing from that. They would even lose the

Benjamin ordered, “Keep an eye on Isabella. Don’t let her leave her room without my permission.”

Several bodyguards dressed in black responded in unison. “Yes, Mr. Jennings.”

Thus, Isabella was grounded.

She was locked in her room every day. Only when it was time for her meals would someone open the

door and deliver her delicious food.

However, Isabella was not in the mood to enjoy these delicacies.

The door would be locked right after the food was delivered. Enraged, she gave it a forceful push, and

the food containers fell to the ground with a clatter.

The bodyguards in black were also troubled. They thought, ‘Ms. Jennings hasn’t eaten since yesterday.

And now she’s breaking the food containers. What should we do?”

Isabella had always treated them well, so even though they were following orders, it pained them to do

so.

In the room, Isabella was pacing around, restless. She was unable to find a way out.

She was playing the sympathy card by refusing to eat. She wanted to make Benjamin feel sorry for her

and agree to let her marry Jaxon.

Benjamin frowned as he received word from his subordinates that Isabella refused to eat. ‘She’s been

spoiled since childhood, he thought.

Isabella’s mother was also anxious and upset. Regardless, she did not dare to go against Benjamin. So

all she could do was watch helplessly as her daughter suffered.

After much consideration, Benjamin decided to meet Jaxon.

Two bodyguards took turns keeping watch at the door to Isabella’s room and would constantly hear the

sound of things breaking in there. It was Isabella giving vent to her frustrations.

However, the room was unusually quiet today.

Even though they found that odd, they reckoned she was probably tired and had given

in.

They had no idea that Isabella was taking all her expensive clothes out of her closet and. tying them

into a long rope.

After racking her brain all day, she decided to take a risk and climb out through her

window.

She fastened the rope that she had fashioned out of her clothes onto her bed frame. Then, holding on

to the rope, she lowered herself step by step.

Luckily, the mansion was not very tall. Her room was on the third floor.

At that moment, her love of shopping was something she was grateful for, as that was the reason she

had enough clothes to make such a long rope.

The guards only stood watch at what they believed was the only exit. Isabella escaping through her

window was not something they would ever expect.

When Isabella reached the first floor, her mother saw her.

Isabella’s mother felt guilty for not being able to help Isabella back then, so this time, she intended to

help.

After giving Isabella back her phone, she drove a car out while Isabella hid in the back

s cat.

No one found it odd or suspicious when they saw Isabella’s mother driving off.

Just like that, Isabella was taken outside the mansion.

Meanwhile, Benjamin and Jaxon were at a clubhouse.

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Jaxon was a smart man-he knew that Benjamin was ambitious. If he didn’t disclose. that he was related

to the Sullivan family, he probably couldn’t become Benjamin’s son- in-law.

After listening to Jaxon, Benjamin was dumbfounded. He never expected Jaxon to be Thomas’

illegitimate son.

As he sized Jaxon up, a cu nning thought came to his mind, ‘Even though this kid is an illegitimate child

and not the son-in-law I would choose, I can settle for less. He’s not half bad. Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

“Isabella said she’s pregnant with his child. It’s a done deal. Besides, she’s so determined that she’s

even resisting by refusing to cat. As her father, I shouldn’t push her to the brink, especially since I now

know who Jaxon is. With my help, he might even become the head of the Sullivan family.”

That thought put Benjamin in a great mood.

He said solemnly, “When do you plan to marry Isabella? Since her belly will get bigger, the sooner the

better.”

Jaxon was confused. “What’s going on? Whose belly is getting bigger?’ he thought.

Before he could respond, Benjamin made the decision instead of asking him. “Let’s have the wedding

in two weeks. Also, you’re ultimately a member of the Sullivan family, so you should try to reclaim

what’s yours.”

Benjamin was taking an indirect approach.

Right then, he received a call from his subordinate informing him that Isabella had escaped through a

window.

The person on the other end of the call was waiting to hear his punishment, yet Benjamin was very

calm.

He had locked Isabella up to put her to the test. He wanted to know if she was acting on impulse or if

she had developed feelings for Jaxon.

Judging from this, she was determined to marry Jaxon.

“All right,” Benjamin replied calmly.

After Isabella escaped from the Jennings residence, she went straight to Jaxon’s house, but it was

empty.

At that moment, Jaxon’s phone rang as well. It was Isabella.

He got up and walked to a corner to answer the phone.

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He learned that Isabella was grounded and had escaped, and now, she wanted to seek refuge with

him.

Jaxon rubbed his temples and told her the password to his house.

After he returned to his seat, Benjamin glanced at Jaxon’s expression and teased, “That must be

Isabella. She escaped from home to come to you.”

Jaxon had no intention of hiding it, so he nodded.

“Go back and tell her that I’ve agreed to your marriage.” Benjamin also had no desire to talk too much.

With that, he got up and left.

*****

As soon as Jaxon got home, he saw Isabella in a miserable state.

She resembled a princess on the run and was scouring his home for food.

After going without food for two days while trying to outwit her bodyguards, Isabella felt as though she

could devour a cow.

As she was scarfing down a grilled sausage, Jaxon told her that her father had agreed to their

marriage.

She choked on her food, possibly because she was incredibly thrilled or surprised.

Jaxon hurriedly poured a glass of water and handed it to her.

As he watched her, he became somewhat dazed. He felt as if he was looking at Olivia during university,

innocent and not at all wary of him.