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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.

actions. Then, he looked at her and took a

“Bella…”

Yeah?

“I’m sorry.

of his actions

somewhat regretful.

damn

she had become now! She was

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

to the darkness

The statement was heart–wrenching.

adapt is a good thing. Like just

could also sense his

and even a

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

if she

even though Cedric had forcefully brought

accusations at her

that Isabella had shut off her phone. Since the afternoon, numerous calls

even curses.

words were so shocking, almost

sight as soon as possible!” Cedric said in a

“When will that happen?”

pretend to be indifferent about this. She was even

to see everything.

at her and said,

Very soon!

exactly did

Isabella swallowed hard.

this is not that bad. The darkness is

her before

suppress the restlessness in his bones any

stood up and

saying that, he

step out of the hospital room, he heard Isabella

Cedric’s body shook violently!

had always been a reserved person. But at this moment, his cold and

mean to a person? It wasn’t a

was the despair of being unable to distinguish

very soon, okay?” His tone softened,

initially irritated, but his patience gradually recovered after her

I believe you, Isabella

and warm words strengthened the man’s heart at this

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

two bodyguards

the leaked reports originated. Even if it was an

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

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

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