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.

looked at her

“Bella…”

Yeah?

“I’m sorry.

the memory of his actions towards Natalie in his rage

somewhat regretful.

that damn woman

at what she had become

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

the darkness

The statement was heart–wrenching.

able to adapt is a good

could also sense

felt anxious and even a bit

to her brother’s influence, she would

she went

had forcefully brought

had flung accusations

her

even curses.

words were so shocking, almost

sure you regain your sight as soon as possible!” Cedric said in a

“When will that happen?”

about this. She was even anxious to

to see everything.

her and

Very soon!

what exactly

Isabella swallowed hard.

The darkness is not

before she

the restlessness in

stood up and said, “Rest

he walked

took one step out of the hospital room, he heard Isabella

Cedric’s body shook violently!

this moment, his cold and

wasn’t

being unable to distinguish between day and

soon, okay?” His tone softened, carrying a

was initially irritated, but his patience gradually recovered after her

I believe you,

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

making a strategic retreat in order to advance

Cedric left, he had Yuvan arrange for two bodyguards at Isabella’s room door to prevent any extremists

also instructed Yuvan to investigate where the leaked reports originated. Even if it was

it right away,” Yuvan said on

a few hours, Cedric had already ensured complete protection for