Chapter 739

Chapter 739

Isabelle looked at him in surprise, as he earnestly sought her opinion. A

strange thought crossed her mind - what if he waited for her to agree

even if she refused? No man had ever respected her thoughts and

opinions like this before. She felt a little overwhelmed and unsure of

what to do.

This was the first time a handsome, wealthy man of high status had

asked her so gently for her opinion. Her heart raced faster and faster

with each passing moment, as waves of emotions surged through her.

For a long while, Isabelle didn't answer him. But Darius remained

patient and gentle with his gaze fixed on hers. "If... you don't agree, it's

okay to take your time," he said softly. “I can wait."

He really said that! He valued her thoughts so much that he was willing

to wait! Isabelle had never experienced anything like this before; it felt

wonderful - almost like a gentle spring breeze caressing her cheeks.

Her throat felt dry as she struggled to find the right words. Finally, after

some hesitation, she spoke up, "I don't disagree.”

As soon as she spoke those words, Isabelle’s cheeks flushed hotly with

embarrassment and shyness.

She lowered her head, her voice soft, "Bethany is studying in the

association, and Miss Anto, along with a few other ladies, are her

mentors. Miss Andrews said she wants to groom Bethany exceptionally

well."

“You mean Sylvia?" Darius narrowed his eyes; he had heard that Sylvia

was far from ordinary.

"Yeah, yeah," Isabelle’s eyes lit up as soon as she mentioned Sylvia,

and her admiration and fondness for Sylvia shone through so clearly

that it couldn't be hidden.

Watching this, Darius felt a pang of jealousy, even though he knew

Sylvia was a woman. If not, he would've been one hundred percent

jealous because the moment she mentioned Sylvia, her whole face lit

up.

"Miss Andrews really likes Bethany and has prepared excellent

teachers for her. She has a lot of homework too," Isabelle spoke more

when it came to her daughter.

Darius knew she had a shy personality, so he didn't interrupt her but

listened attentively, his eyes showing a hint of gentle encouragement.

Isabelle blushed again. “I'm sorry if I've been talking too much..."

Darius smiled reassuringly at Isabelles’ apology. "No need for

apologies. I like listening,” Darius said. "Is Bethany doing well in

school?" At the time, he thought his daughter was only studying some

school courses, with maybe a special talent or two.

But when he followed Isabelle to the association, he was amazed by

what he saw. He had always considered himself worldly and

experienced, but his eyes went wide at the sight of it all.

"Bethany is working really hard," Isabelle nodded. "Come on, I'll take

you to her."

An hour later, they arrived at the entrance of Athena Society in a steady

car.

After Isabelle got out of the car, Darius followed her into the building.

There were several large buildings inside with gardens and ponds

along with many facilities that surprised him.

A billiards room?

A shooting range?

Why would there be so many such places in a maternity and child

protection association?

As he passed by some wooden stakes, he couldn't help asking, "Who

here knows martial arts?"

Isabelle pointed to these wooden stakes. “The shorter ones are for

children’s practice while we use taller ones.”

There were also some sandbags as well as swords...

It seemed like he had walked into an arena from a TV drama series.

"Why do you practice this kind of thing..." Darius suppressed his shock

inside before looking incredulously at Isabelle.

"For self-defense, you know, to protect ourselves! Miss Andrews said

it's best for a girl to have some self-defense skills,” Isabelle said with a

smile.

Darius pondered for a while before speaking again, "She has quite

unique ideas."

"Of course." Isabelle looked proud as she led Darius through two

buildings until they reached an empty horse-riding field corner where

there were twenty or thirty tall horses in stables nearby.

Darius furrowed his brows; there was even a horse-riding field here?

Why did she bring him here?

While he was contemplating this question, Isabelle said, "Bethany is

currently taking horseback riding lessons."

She glanced down at her phone's time display before continuing, "She

might need another ten minutes or so."

Horseback riding lessons?

A five-year-old child takes horseback riding lessons?

With one swift kick from the horse, the child was gone! Darius’ heart

raced at the thought and Isabelle's words caused his face to pale.

"She's so young? How could she be taking such a dangerous class?"

Isabelle extended her slender fingers and pointed towards a line of

children on horseback in the arena. "Have you seen them? They're all

taking riding lessons."