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.

down, the memory of his actions towards Natalie in his

somewhat regretful.

that damn

become now! She was

address Cedric’s words. Instead, she said, “I’ve

to the

The statement was heart–wrenching.

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

also sense

felt anxious and even a bit

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

she

even though Cedric had forcefully brought Natalie to the

had flung accusations

was unaware that Isabella had shut off her phone. Since the afternoon,

even curses.

so shocking, almost enough

soon as

“When will that happen?”

indifferent about this. She was even anxious

to see everything.

at her and said, “Very

Very soon!

what exactly

Isabella swallowed hard.

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

before she could finish

the restlessness in his bones any

and

he walked

just as he took one step out of the hospital room, he heard Isabella ask, “Is it

Cedric’s b*dy shook violently!

at this moment, his

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

unable to distinguish between day and

okay?” His tone softened, carrying a hint

but his

believe you, Isabella

warm words strengthened the

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

soon as Cedric left, he had Yuvan arrange for two b*dyguards at Isabella’s room door to prevent any

Even if it was an individual, he was determined to

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