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.

was mostly flavorless, and her

day. She

handle it and started to ache again. In the middle

had to call the doctor twice and received a scolding.

your boyfriend? I know he’s Seth Shaffer, but this is

should behave, even if he’s rich. If he continues

find

felt both puzzled and amused by the

jaw, remaining silent and

for the pain to

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dare to fall into a deep sleep, worried

the reverse flow of blood from the

the night until dawn, when the IV drip finally finished.

the needle, he rambled

any hidden

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be asleep in the end. After

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

the air-conditioning audible.

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

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

serenity.

***

old Shaffer

the spacious traditional living room, the floor was covered in

on the floor

crying.

frame, Spencer, dressed in

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

she complained,

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

old man.

outside glanced at each other,

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

be

grunt, revealing none of his emotions.

were tightly pursed, and every movement he made was

of

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

this for me. Otherwise, I’ll be too

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