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.

he had calmed down, the memory of his actions towards Natalie in his rage made

somewhat regretful.

that damn

she had become now! She was

directly address

the

The statement was heart–wrenching.

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

sense

even

thought that due to her brother’s influence,

she went

had forcefully

had flung accusations at

that Isabella had shut off her phone.

even curses.

so shocking, almost enough to tear her

sure you regain your sight as soon as possible!” Cedric said in a determined

“When will that happen?”

this. She was even anxious to regain

to see everything.

looked at her and

Very soon!

what exactly did that

Isabella swallowed hard.

that bad. The darkness is

interrupted her before she could

restlessness in

and said, “Rest

that, he walked straight

took one step out of the hospital room,

Cedric’s b*dy shook violently!

always been a reserved person. But at this moment, his cold and tough

darkness mean to a person? It wasn’t a matter

was the despair of being unable to distinguish between day

very soon, okay?” His tone softened, carrying a

was initially irritated, but his

I believe you,

words strengthened the man’s heart at

had to be said that Isabella’s tactic of making a strategic retreat

had Yuvan arrange for two b*dyguards at Isabella’s room door to prevent

Yuvan to investigate where the leaked reports originated. Even if it was an individual, he

get to it right

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