Chapter 153

Isabella’s first thought was that Seth had returned when she saw the door

open, but it was a nurse who entered. She felt a mix of surprise and

confusion, appearing polite but slow-witted at the same time. “Is there

something wrong?”

The nurse looked into the room and said, “Director Witt sent me to check if

you’re able to buy food on your own. The hospital provides meals for

patients.”

Isabella was tongue-tied and slow to respond. “…”

“The gentleman who was here earlier has been gone for a while, so Director

Witt sent me,” the nurse said suggestively.

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Isabella felt helpless, unsure whether to appreciate the doctor’s

consideration or complain about the nosiness of the doctors and nurses.

Sighing, she decided to focus on her appetite first. “Thank you. Please order a

meal for me. I don’t have any dietary restrictions.”

After giving her an “OK” hand signal, the nurse closed the door, and silence

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returned to the ward. Isabella leaned against the headboard of the bed and

stared at the shredded paper in the bin.

She couldn’t help but miss the food from Eataly. She used to go there often

with Natasha, but they hadn’t been there recently due to their busy

schedules. The taste of the food lingered in her mouth, making everything

else seem bland in comparison.

Furthermore, the hospital food was mostly flavorless, and her taste buds

day. She forced herself to

started

had to call the

he’s Seth Shaffer, but this

even if he’s rich.

this, find another

gastric pain, Isabella felt both puzzled and

remaining silent and curled

for the pain to

Wed, 3

70%

turmoil, but she didn’t dare to fall into a deep sleep,

reverse flow of blood from the IV drip. So

night until dawn, when the IV

came to remove the needle, he rambled on and even asked if she

hidden reasons.

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asleep in the

its previous pin-drop silence, with only the soft

the air-conditioning audible.

releasing all her frustrations,

She didn’t know how long it had been, but her mind

serenity.

***

old Shaffer

living room, the floor was covered

and Lara knelt on the floor

crying.

teakwood frame, Spencer, dressed

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back straight. He frowned, staring intensely at

she complained,

arrived?” Spencer asked in a

an old man.

at each other, trying to get someone

end, the leader stepped forward helplessly. “Mr. Seth

should be here

responded with a deep grunt, revealing none of his emotions.

were tightly pursed, and every movement he

of Seth’s.

was not satisfied that Spencer didn’t lose his temper. “Dad, you

do something about this for me. Otherwise, I’ll be too embarrassed

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