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.

the father?" the doctor

down. "He's

taking a proper look at the young woman before

the harsh glare of the hospital's fluorescent lights,

then again,

scene play out countless times, Dr. Joslyn felt little sympathy. "It's standard procedure-you'll need the father's

single," Isadora

Dr. Joslyn's gaze softened, just

a relative

her

usually supposed to be a parent or

snapped at the

this? Nothing's normal here.

for themselves these days. But this was a private hospital-protocols were strict to protect

tension, Dr. Joslyn dropped the

at the desk. After that, come back for a quick checkup. If everything looks fine, you'll be able to go in for the procedure-should be

form 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 pain she

couldn't really explain it, but the thought of her baby disappearing

little while made her chest

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