Isabelle's POV

Reluctantly, August managed to get through his recovery period, and soon afterward, we were invited to dinner at his parents' house. I had absolutely no desire to go, but he didn't turn down the invitation.

And so I found myself plastering a smile on my face as I greeted his mother, father, and Diana. Only his grandmother received a genuine smile and a tight hug.

The situation became even more awkward with Oliver there, flashing that irritating, toothy grin and acting as tho