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

looked down.

finally glanced up, taking a proper look at the young

pale skin-she was beautiful, but under the harsh glare of the hospital's fluorescent lights, her face was drained of

afraid. But then again, what woman in

felt little sympathy. "It's

Isadora

Joslyn's gaze softened,

is a relative with

"I-I'm her friend. I

to be a

at

Nothing's normal here.

for a second, she was taken aback. Truth was, adult women could sign for themselves these days. But this was a private hospital-protocols were

Dr. Joslyn dropped the matter

everything looks fine, you'll

"Don't worry, I'll be waiting right outside for you. They'll put you under, so

Isadora nodded.

wasn't the pain she

it, but the thought of her baby disappearing from

her chest so tight

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