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

eating all day. She forced

started to ache again. In the middle

the night, she had to call the doctor twice and

know he’s Seth Shaffer,

should behave, even if he’s rich. If

this, find another boyfriend.”

pain, Isabella felt both puzzled and amused

jaw, remaining silent

pain to subside.

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turmoil, but she didn’t dare to

blood from the IV drip. So she stayed

when the IV drip finally finished. When

came to remove the needle, he rambled on and even asked

any hidden reasons.

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asleep in

pin-drop silence, with only the

the air-conditioning

releasing all her frustrations, and coaxed herself

it had been, but

serenity.

***

old Shaffer residence.

traditional living room, the floor was covered

and Lara knelt on the floor with disheveled

crying.

teakwood frame, Spencer,

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shirt, sat with his back straight. He frowned, staring intensely at

youngest daughter as she complained, feeling

still hasn’t arrived?” Spencer asked in a

an old

other, trying to get someone else

the end, the leader

should be here soon.”

responded with a deep grunt, revealing none

every movement he

version of Seth’s.

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

something about this for me. Otherwise,

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