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.

hospital food was mostly flavorless, and her

all day. She forced herself

it and started

the doctor twice and

he’s Seth

if he’s

find another

Isabella felt both puzzled and

She clenched her jaw, remaining silent and

pain to

3 Jan R

70%

dare to fall into a

blood from the IV drip. So she

dawn, when the

remove the needle, he rambled on and even asked

hidden

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Isabella pretended to be asleep in

ward returned to its previous pin-drop silence, with only the soft whirring

air-conditioning

releasing all her frustrations, and

didn’t know how long it had been, but her mind

serenity.

***

old Shaffer residence.

traditional living room, the floor was covered in

floor with disheveled

crying.

frame,

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back straight. He frowned, staring intensely

she complained, feeling

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

old

bodyguards outside glanced at each other, trying to get someone

leader stepped forward helplessly. “Mr.

be here soon.”

a deep grunt, revealing none

movement

of

Lara was not satisfied that Spencer didn’t lose his temper. “Dad,

to do something about this for me. Otherwise,

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