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.

his actions. Then, he looked at her

“Bella…”

Yeah?

“I’m sorry.

down, the memory of his actions towards

somewhat regretful.

damn woman

what she had become now! She was practically

remained light but didn’t directly address Cedric’s

the

The statement was heart–wrenching.

good thing. Like just now, I

sense

felt anxious and even a

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

if she went

even though Cedric had forcefully brought Natalie

accusations

that Isabella had shut off her phone.

even curses.

words were so shocking, almost enough to tear her

make sure you regain your sight as soon

“When will that happen?”

could no longer pretend to be indifferent about this. She was

to see everything.

and

Very soon!

what exactly did

Isabella swallowed hard.

this is not that bad. The darkness is

before she

restlessness in his bones any

and said, “Rest

that, he

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

Cedric’s body shook violently!

this moment, his

to a person? It wasn’t a matter of getting

of being unable to

very soon, okay?” His tone

irritated, but his patience gradually recovered

believe

words strengthened the man’s

to be said that Isabella’s tactic of making a

Yuvan arrange for two bodyguards at Isabella’s room door to prevent

where the leaked reports originated. Even if it was

get to it right away,” Yuvan said on

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