Chapter 1793: War Without Victors (243)
"If it bothers you so much, why not leave Britain a little later?"
Watching the Two-Way Mirror go completely dark, Isobel quietly circled around the armchair and wrapped her arms around Albert's neck from behind. She gently pressed her cheek to his and rubbed against him like a kitten, trying to distract him while also voicing the question in her heart.
Ever since they had rushed to the Far East that night, Isobel had keenly noticed something unusual about her husband. Every day, he spent a great deal of time and effort keeping track of the situation in Britain, as though he were waiting for something to happen.
"Because Britain is about to become very troublesome, and I don't want to get dragged into that mess. Leaving that place of trouble early and keeping myself clear of it is the best choice right now."
Albert did not deliberately hide anything, but neither did he explain the reason clearly. Evidently, he did not want Isobel to know too much, because that would mean bearing more secrets.
"But... I mean, even if we left Britain later, no one would know, would they?" Isobel did not quite understand her husband's way of thinking. As far as she was concerned, no one else knew when their family would leave Britain. When they went around the world was entirely up to them.
"Mm, that's true."
Albert nodded along, though his tone was somewhat perfunctory.
Isobel noticed Albert's dismissive tone as well and slightly raised her brows.
"So Britain really is going to be a huge mess."
"A very huge mess. Even I'm packing up and running."
"Then tell me about it. Don't keep hiding all your secrets inside; that's too exhausting!" Isobel reached out and held Albert's head, making