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.

actions. Then, he looked at her and took a

“Bella…”

Yeah?

“I’m sorry.

he had calmed down, the memory of his actions

somewhat regretful.

that damn woman

she had become now! She

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

to the

The statement was heart–wrenching.

is a good thing. Like just

sense his

and even a bit frantic!

her brother’s influence, she would

if she went

though Cedric had forcefully brought Natalie

accusations at

was unaware that Isabella had shut off her

even curses.

shocking, almost

regain your sight as soon as

“When will that happen?”

be indifferent about this. She was

to see everything.

at her and said, “Very soon,

Very soon!

exactly

Isabella swallowed hard.

not that bad. The darkness is not as difficult as

her before she could finish

restlessness in

up and

that, he

one step out of the hospital room,

Cedric’s body shook violently!

reserved person. But at this

It wasn’t a matter

being unable to distinguish between day

soon, okay?” His tone softened,

but his patience gradually recovered after

believe you,

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

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

as Cedric left, he had Yuvan arrange for two bodyguards at

Even if it was an individual, he was determined to expose

I’ll get to it right away,”

had already ensured complete