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.

the memory of his actions towards Natalie in his

somewhat regretful.

damn woman

at what she had become now! She was practically

address

to the

The statement was heart–wrenching.

is a good thing.

could also sense

felt anxious and even a

to her brother’s influence, she

if she went

though Cedric had forcefully

accusations at her

her phone. Since the afternoon, numerous calls

even curses.

shocking, almost

your sight as soon as

“When will that happen?”

pretend to be indifferent about this. She was even anxious to

to see everything.

at her and said, “Very soon,

Very soon!

exactly did

Isabella swallowed hard.

is not as difficult as I imagined.

interrupted her before she

couldn’t suppress the restlessness in his bones any

stood up and said, “Rest

saying that, he walked

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

Cedric’s b*dy shook violently!

person. But at this moment, his cold and

to a person? It wasn’t

being unable

His tone softened, carrying a hint

initially irritated, but his patience gradually recovered after her

believe you, Isabella

gentle and warm words strengthened the man’s heart

Isabella’s tactic of making

arrange for two b*dyguards at Isabella’s room door

investigate where the leaked reports originated. Even if

sir. I’ll get to it right away,”

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