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.

the father?"

down. "He's not

up, taking a proper look at the

had striking eyes and flawless pale skin-she was beautiful, but under the harsh glare of

then again, what

out countless times, Dr. Joslyn felt little sympathy. "It's

Isadora

Dr. Joslyn's gaze softened, just

is a

"I-I'm her friend.

usually supposed to be a parent or family

patience snapped at the

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

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

the matter and

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

right outside for you. They'll put you under, so when you wake up, it'll all be

Isadora nodded.

the

but the thought of her baby

a little while made her chest so tight she could hardly

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