Chapter 176 The Deadly Accusation

Alexander and Theodore had essentially fallen out. Isabella felt a pang of guilt, believing she was the cause. This was not the outcome she wanted to see. "Are you really going to force Alexander into an arranged marriage?" Isabella asked cautiously, looking at Theodore. He had his head lowered as he peeled an apple for her. When he handed it to Isabella, her gaze fell upon it, and she froze completely. Honestly, it was the ugliest apple she had ever seen in her life. Theodore, who usually pursued perfection in everything, had somehow managed to peel an apple so terribly. It was pitted and uneven. If he were not still holding the fruit knife, Isabella would have thought he had gnawed the peel off with his teeth. Seeing that he was still holding out the apple, she accepted it reluctantly. Theodore then answered her question, "When you're born into a family like this and enjoy the honor it brings, you must also bear its responsibilities. Many things are out of one's control, and arr