Isabelle replied calmly, "I know Andrew must have his own plans. But he's definitely not the coward you think he is."

Mikayla sneered. "He better not be."

Isabelle stood up. "I'm heading home."

Mikayla called out quickly, "Hey, wait, Belle! We just made up, didn't we? Come over for a meal later. My family wants to clear up the misunderstanding from last time."

Isabelle did not even look back. She simply replied, "I'll pass, and Mikayla, I probably won't be coming to see you much anymore.