A Divorce After My Rebirth by Gentle Rain in June

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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 at her and took a deep

“Bella…”

Yeah?

“I’m sorry.

he had calmed down, the memory of his

somewhat regretful.

that damn woman

had become now! She was

tone remained light but didn’t directly address

the

The statement was heart–wrenching.

a good

sense his troubled

felt anxious and even a bit frantic!

due to her brother’s influence, she would surely recover

she

had forcefully brought Natalie to

flung accusations at her

had shut off her phone. Since the

even curses.

so shocking, almost enough to tear her

sure you regain your sight as soon

“When will that happen?”

about this. She

to see everything.

looked at her and

Very soon!

exactly did

Isabella swallowed hard.

is not as difficult as I imagined. I

interrupted her before she could

suppress the restlessness in his bones any

stood up and

that, he walked straight

took one step out of the hospital room, he heard Isabella ask, “Is it

Cedric’s body shook violently!

at this

did such darkness mean to a person? It wasn’t a matter of getting

of being unable

okay?” His tone softened, carrying

irritated, but his patience

I believe you, Isabella

words strengthened the man’s

to be said that Isabella’s tactic of making a strategic retreat in order to advance was

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

reports originated. Even if it was an individual, he was determined to expose

sir. I’ll get to it right away,” Yuvan said

a few hours, Cedric had already ensured complete protection for Isabella, showcasing his