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.

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

somewhat regretful.

that damn woman

what she had become

light but didn’t directly address Cedric’s

to the darkness

The statement was heart–wrenching.

adapt is a good thing. Like

could also sense his troubled

and even a bit

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

she

Cedric had forcefully brought

accusations at

her phone. Since the

even curses.

so shocking, almost enough

regain your sight as soon as possible!” Cedric

“When will that happen?”

could no longer pretend to be indifferent about this. She was even anxious to regain her vision,

to see everything.

looked at her and said, “Very soon,

Very soon!

what exactly did

Isabella swallowed hard.

is not that bad. The darkness is not as difficult as

Cedric interrupted her before

couldn’t suppress the restlessness in his bones any

up and said,

saying that, he

of the hospital room, he heard Isabella ask, “Is it daytime or

Cedric’s b*dy shook violently!

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

did such darkness mean to a person? It wasn’t a

being unable

very soon, okay?” His tone

but his patience gradually

I believe

gentle and warm words strengthened the man’s heart

tactic of making a

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

leaked reports originated. Even if

sir. I’ll get to it right away,”

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