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.

the hospital food was mostly flavorless, and her taste buds

not eating all day.

couldn’t handle it and started to ache

had to call the doctor

wrong with your boyfriend? I know he’s

he’s rich. If

this, find another

the gastric pain, Isabella felt both puzzled and amused by

She clenched her jaw, remaining

the pain

3 Jan

70%

but she didn’t dare to fall into a deep

the IV drip. So she stayed vigilant

night until dawn, when the IV drip

he rambled on and

any hidden reasons.

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pretended to be asleep in the end.

ward returned to its previous pin-drop

air-conditioning

let out a deep breath, releasing all

it had been, but her mind finally found

serenity.

***

the old

the floor was

and Lara knelt on the floor with disheveled hair, looking

crying.

a teakwood frame, Spencer,

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sat with his back straight. He frowned, staring

as she complained, feeling

hasn’t arrived?” Spencer asked in a strong voice, sounding nothing

old man.

outside glanced at each other, trying to get someone

end, the leader stepped forward helplessly. “Mr. Seth is

should be

revealing none of his emotions. His

pursed, and every movement he made was a more

of

satisfied that Spencer didn’t lose his temper. “Dad, you

for me.

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