A Divorce After My Rebirth by Gentle Rain in June

Chapter

Chapter 118 The Fish That Slipped 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.

paused in his actions. Then, he looked at her and took a

“Bella…”

Yeah?

“I’m sorry.

the memory of his actions towards Natalie

somewhat regretful.

that damn woman deserved

at what she had become now! She

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

the

The statement was heart–wrenching.

“Being able to adapt is a good thing. Like just now, I

also sense his

even a bit

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

if she went

had forcefully brought Natalie to the

had flung accusations at

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

even curses.

almost

soon as possible!” Cedric said in a determined

“When will that happen?”

no longer pretend to be indifferent about this. She was even anxious to regain

to see everything.

at her and said, “Very

Very soon!

what exactly did that

Isabella swallowed hard.

The darkness is not

her before she could finish her

restlessness

up and said,

he walked straight

one step out of the hospital room, he

Cedric’s body shook violently!

reserved person. But at this

wasn’t

unable to

okay?” His tone softened, carrying a

irritated, but his patience gradually recovered

I believe you, Isabella

warm words strengthened the man’s heart at this

making a strategic retreat in order to advance

he had Yuvan arrange for two bodyguards at Isabella’s room door to

originated. Even if

sir. I’ll get to it right

hours, Cedric had already