Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 310

Victor's face darkened as he slid his finger across the screen to end the call.

"Why aren't you answering?" Finley asked.

Victor's tone was tinged with mockery. "This is the trouble with canceling the engagement. The old lady finds new ways to pester me every single day."

He flicked his phone off and tossed it onto the table, then drained the last of his whiskey in one swallow.

*

The next morning.

CapitolionHorizon Private Hospital.

Nanette walked alongside Isadora as they entered the gynecology clinic to see Dr. Joslyn, a specialist.

Professor Lowell glanced down at the report, asking in her usual, clinical manner, "You're sure you want to terminate the pregnancy?"

Isadora sat stiffly in her chair, Nanette's hand wrapped tightly around hers.

The doctor's frosty tone only made the hospital's sterile air feel heavier.

Sensing Isadora's trembling fingers, Nanette squeezed her hand reassuringly.

Isadora gave the faintest nod.

father?" the doctor

looked down.

taking a proper look

flawless pale skin-she was beautiful, but under the harsh

But then again, what woman in this

Joslyn felt little sympathy. "It's standard procedure-you'll

single," Isadora

Joslyn's gaze softened, just a

a relative with

up, "I-I'm her

supposed to be a parent or

patience snapped at the doctor's cold

about any of this? Nothing's normal here. It's

themselves these days. But this was a private hospital-protocols were strict to protect the clinic and its staff, so she

tension, Dr. Joslyn dropped the matter and scribbled out a payment

back for a quick checkup. If everything looks fine, you'll be able to go in for the

and turned to Isadora. "Don't worry, I'll be waiting right outside for you. They'll put you under, so when you wake up, it'll all

Isadora nodded.

wasn't the

but the thought of her

her chest so tight she could hardly

*