Chapter 153

Isabella’s first thought was that Seth had returned when she saw the door

open, but it was a nurse who entered. She felt a mix of surprise and

confusion, appearing polite but slow-witted at the same time. “Is there

something wrong?”

The nurse looked into the room and said, “Director Witt sent me to check if

you’re able to buy food on your own. The hospital provides meals for

patients.”

Isabella was tongue-tied and slow to respond. “…”

“The gentleman who was here earlier has been gone for a while, so Director

Witt sent me,” the nurse said suggestively.

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Isabella felt helpless, unsure whether to appreciate the doctor’s

consideration or complain about the nosiness of the doctors and nurses.

Sighing, she decided to focus on her appetite first. “Thank you. Please order a

meal for me. I don’t have any dietary restrictions.”

After giving her an “OK” hand signal, the nurse closed the door, and silence

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returned to the ward. Isabella leaned against the headboard of the bed and

stared at the shredded paper in the bin.

She couldn’t help but miss the food from Eataly. She used to go there often

with Natasha, but they hadn’t been there recently due to their busy

schedules. The taste of the food lingered in her mouth, making everything

else seem bland in comparison.

mostly flavorless,

from not eating all day. She forced herself

handle it and started to

the night, she had to call the doctor twice

boyfriend? I know he’s Seth Shaffer, but

even if he’s

find

felt both puzzled and amused

jaw, remaining silent and curled up

for the pain to

3 Jan

70%

but she didn’t dare to fall into a deep sleep,

blood from the

the night until dawn, when the IV

he rambled on and

had any hidden reasons.

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asleep in the

pin-drop

of the air-conditioning audible.

a deep breath, releasing all her frustrations, and coaxed herself

long it had been, but her mind

serenity.

***

the old

traditional living room, the floor was covered in

floor with disheveled

crying.

teakwood frame, Spencer,

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his back straight. He frowned,

daughter as she complained, feeling

still hasn’t arrived?” Spencer asked in a strong

like an old man.

bodyguards outside glanced at each other, trying

the leader stepped forward helplessly. “Mr. Seth

and should be here

grunt,

pursed, and every

advanced version of Seth’s.

Spencer didn’t lose his temper. “Dad,

to do something about this for me. Otherwise, I’ll be

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