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

and started

to call the doctor twice

he’s Seth Shaffer, but this is not

should behave, even if he’s rich. If he

find

Isabella felt both puzzled and amused

She clenched her jaw, remaining

the pain to

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

the reverse flow of blood from the IV drip. So she stayed vigilant

the night until dawn, when the IV drip finally finished. When the

he rambled on and even asked if

hidden

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to be asleep in the end. After the

returned to its previous pin-drop silence, with

the air-conditioning

out a deep breath, releasing all her frustrations, and

didn’t know how long it had

serenity.

***

the old Shaffer residence.

room, the floor

floor with

crying.

teakwood frame, Spencer, dressed

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his back straight. He frowned, staring intensely at

as she complained, feeling frustrated

Spencer asked in a strong

an old

outside glanced at each other, trying to

In the end, the leader stepped

should be here soon.”

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

pursed, and every movement he made

version of Seth’s.

was not satisfied that Spencer didn’t

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

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