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?"

looked down. "He's

glanced up, taking a

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

then again, what woman in this situation

play out countless times, Dr. Joslyn felt little

Isadora replied

that, Dr. Joslyn's gaze softened,

a

spoke up, "I-I'm her friend. I

to be a parent

at the doctor's

normal here. It's a routine procedure—someone just needs to

these days. But this was a private hospital-protocols were strict to protect the clinic and

tension, Dr. Joslyn dropped the matter

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

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

Isadora nodded.

wasn't the pain

couldn't really explain it, but the

a little while made her chest so tight she could

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