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.

he looked

“Bella…”

Yeah?

“I’m sorry.

down, the memory of his

somewhat regretful.

damn woman deserved

had become now! She was

tone remained light but didn’t directly address Cedric’s words. Instead, she said,

to the

The statement was heart–wrenching.

good thing. Like just now, I could sense

also sense

felt anxious and even a

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

she

even though Cedric had forcefully brought Natalie

flung accusations at

off her phone. Since the afternoon,

even curses.

so shocking, almost enough to tear her

sure you regain your sight as soon as possible!”

“When will that happen?”

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

to see everything.

looked at her and said, “Very soon,

Very soon!

exactly did that

Isabella swallowed hard.

that bad. The darkness is not as difficult as I

Cedric interrupted her before

suppress the restlessness

stood up and said, “Rest

he

of the hospital

Cedric’s body shook violently!

a reserved person. But at this moment,

a person? It wasn’t a matter of

the despair of being unable to distinguish between day and

His tone softened, carrying

irritated, but his patience gradually recovered

I believe

gentle and warm words strengthened the man’s heart at this

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

bodyguards at Isabella’s room door to prevent any

where the leaked reports originated. Even if it was an

right away,” Yuvan said on the

hours, Cedric had already ensured complete