A Divorce After My Rebirth

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.

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

somewhat regretful.

damn woman

at what she had become now!

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

to the darkness

The statement was heart–wrenching.

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

sense his troubled

felt anxious and even a bit

initially thought that due to her brother’s influence, she would surely recover in

she went

Cedric had forcefully brought Natalie to

flung accusations at her

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

even curses.

almost

as soon as possible!”

“When will that happen?”

could no longer pretend to be indifferent about this.

to see everything.

and said,

Very soon!

what exactly did that

Isabella swallowed hard.

The darkness is not as difficult as

Cedric interrupted her before she could finish her

the restlessness in

up and said, “Rest

that, he walked straight

one step out of the hospital room, he heard Isabella ask, “Is it daytime or nighttime

Cedric’s b*dy shook violently!

But at this moment, his cold and tough heart

wasn’t a matter of getting used to it

despair of being unable to distinguish between

tone

irritated, but his

I believe you, Isabella

strengthened the man’s heart at

Isabella’s tactic of making a strategic retreat in order to advance

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

leaked reports originated. Even if

I’ll get to it right away,” Yuvan said