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.

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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 not

finally glanced up, taking a proper look at

beautiful, but under the harsh glare of

again, what woman in this situation

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

Isadora replied

Joslyn's gaze

a relative

"I-I'm her friend. I

be a parent or family

patience snapped at

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

a 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 clinic and its staff, so she always

Dr. Joslyn dropped the matter

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

to Isadora. "Don't worry, I'll be waiting right outside

Isadora nodded.

wasn't the pain she

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

a little while made her chest

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