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A new phase started for Isabella as she felt lucky every time for meeting a man like Henry. With him she felt at peace and joy unknown to her. But amidst all of these, Isabella was entrenched in her work, her focus unwavering.

Then one day, while she continuously worked herself out on a project, suddenly a knock momentarily sounded on the door distrusting her concentration.

"Whoever is there can come in," she uttered as she welcomed the intrusion, knowing it was likely a matter of importance.

The door creaked open, revealing Emily, her mother, standing at the threshold.

"Oh my, oh my, if I had known working so...