Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 481

The lights in the operating room finally dimmed, and Isabel Foster was wheeled out into the corridor.

Lindy Etheridge hurried forward. "Doctor, is she... is she going to be all right?"

The doctor looked at Lindy, his expression grave. "She's not in any immediate danger, but... her leg-"

Lindy swayed, nearly losing her balance. "Her leg... she won't be able to walk?"

The doctor nodded. "That's the worst-case scenario for now."

If Friedman Etheridge hadn't caught her, Lindy might have collapsed right there. "Are you okay?" Friedman asked softly, steadying her.

Lindy pressed her lips together and shook her head. She hadn't thought much of Isabel before, but now... Isabel had risked her own life to save Effie Bagnold, and now she might never walk again.

Effie looked over at Lyman Etheridge. He seemed to sense her thoughts and gave her a reassuring nod before walking toward Lindy.

"Mom," Lyman said, "Isabel was hurt saving Effie. We have to take responsibility for her. But..." He hesitated, glancing at Effie, then continued, "I'm married now, so it wouldn't be appropriate for me to handle this personally."

what you mean. I'll take care of things for Isabel. You and Effie don't need to

gave her an appreciative look. "Thanks, Mom. I'm counting

focus on your life together. Leave the rest to

until she woke up, wanting to thank her in

finally opened her eyes, she looked at Effie and Lyman, her emotions a tangled web. "Honestly don't even remember what I was thinking in that moment. I just.. acted on instinct. Please, you don't owe me anything. I don't want you to feel guilty on

is fate. I've done so many terrible things in the past—maybe this

Lyman exchanged a

Isabel had hit her head along with her leg. The Isabel she knew would

got hurt saving Effie. Of course we'll take care of you. We'll do everything we can,

at Lindy,

really don't expect anything. If

know

could

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my career

tears slipped down