Chapter 178

As the morning light filtered through the curtains, Isabella stirred from her slumber, her senses gradually awakening to the sound of the alarm clock. Beside her, Ruben leaned in to plant a tender kiss on her cheek, his voice filled with gentle insistence.

"Babe, you need to get up," he murmured, his breath warm against her skin.

"Good morning, baby," Isabella replied with a sleepy smile, her voice soft with sleep. "What time is it?"

"It's 9," Ruben informed her, his tone tinged with urgency. "We need to go get ready."

"I agree," Isabella concurred, her mind slowly shaking off the remnants of sleep as she reluctantly pushed herself out of bed.

As they both began the familiar routine of getting ready for the day ahead, Ruben's phone buzzed with an incoming message. With a quick glance, he checked it and swiftly composed a reply, his fingers moving with practiced ease.

Curiosity flickered in Isabella's eyes as she watched him, a hint of concern creeping into her voice. "Who's that?" she