Chapter 118 The Fish That Sl*pped Through the Net (2)

“What do you mean that it doesn’t add up?” Cedric’s tone grew even colder and more aloof.

It didn’t add up?

Having been in the business world for so many years, he always wanted definite results.

He disliked answers with uncertainty.

“Hey now, I’m just respecting your wishes. If you want, I can arrange a more definitive examination for

you.

“So, what you’re saying is you’re not sure?”

“Yes.”

“Then this is pointless!” Cedric said and hung up the phone.

He had no interest in these uncertainties.

How Isabella’s eyes were injured….

He hadn’t dared to recall it those days. Every time he thought about it, his heart tightened. Just thinking about the reason for her injury could evoke the image of Isabella’s desperation, which in turn deepened his hatred for Natalie.

After hanging up the phone and turning around, he saw Isabella sitting on the bed. The white cloth that covered the gruesome wound was now back on her face, and she had resumed her

r usual cold and charming demeanor,

“Why are you up?” Cedric frowned as he entered the room, completely forgetting what Isaac had said on the phone.

Isabella’s tone was gentle as she replied, “I heard you on the phone, so I got up to take a look. It’s been a while since I’ve seen you.”

As Isabella said the latter sentence, a hint of grievance tinged her tone.

Cedric frowned. He pulled a chair over and sat beside the bed. “Want some water?”

“No need.” Isabella shook her head.

Her calm demeanor revealed no emotions. Though she was usually so quiet, Cedric found himself unusually agitated facing her at this moment.

he reconsidered.

He put the cigarette back untouched.

Isabella seemed to sense Cedric’s off mood.

With a touch of sadness in her tone, she said, “During today’s examination, the doctor said the surgery could be done soon. I thought today would be the day…”

She didn’t finish the sentence, but her words carried a faint sense of disappointment and sorrow.

Cedric paused in his actions. Then, he looked at her and took a deep breath.

“Bella…”

Yeah?

“I’m sorry.

down, the memory of his

somewhat regretful.

that damn

what she had become now! She was practically

tone remained light but didn’t directly address Cedric’s words. Instead, she said, “I’ve

the

The statement was heart–wrenching.

able to adapt is a good thing. Like just now, I could

also sense

even

to her brother’s influence, she would surely recover in the

if she

even though Cedric had forcefully brought

accusations at

that Isabella had shut off her phone. Since the afternoon, numerous calls

even curses.

were so shocking, almost enough to tear

sight as soon as possible!”

“When will that happen?”

no longer pretend to be indifferent about this. She was even anxious to regain

to see everything.

looked at her and said, “Very

Very soon!

exactly did

Isabella swallowed hard.

this is not that bad. The darkness is not as difficult as I imagined.

interrupted her before she could finish

couldn’t suppress the restlessness

and

that, he walked straight

as he took one step out of the hospital room, he heard Isabella ask,

Cedric’s b*dy shook violently!

But at this moment, his cold and tough heart couldn’t

a person? It wasn’t a matter of getting used to it

being unable to distinguish between

very soon, okay?” His tone softened,

irritated, but his patience

believe you,

warm words strengthened the man’s

of making a strategic retreat in order

for two b*dyguards at

investigate where the leaked reports originated. Even if

to it right away,” Yuvan said

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