Chapter 449

Victor gently brushed her forehead, his eyes dark and deep, his voice low and soothing. "Go to sleep. I'm right here."

Isadora had just woken up and was still weak; exhaustion claimed her quickly.

She knew Victor would stay with her, and the familiar scent of pine that clung to him made her feel safe.

She closed her eyes and drifted off almost instantly.

Her long, curled lashes rested against her cheeks, and her breathing soon became slow and even. Peaceful as a kitten, she looked soft and delicate-utterly defenseless.

She was just asleep.

Victor watched her, gaze fixed and unwavering, and stayed by her side the entire night without once closing his eyes.

Morning arrived.

Finley appeared bright and early, ushering a team of specialists into the room.

He was Isadora's attending physician, personally overseeing every exam and procedure he even drew her blood himself.

Everyone in the hospital knew that the VIP suite upstairs housed someone of rare importance.

An entire floor had been cleared just for her.

dozen security guards were stationed at every entrance, ensuring no unauthorized visitors could

before; her recovery was going well,

her a gentle reminder. "Isa, your leg is still stiff and not very mobile. Don't try walking for now. Once circulation improves, the

"Thank you," Isadora replied.

beyond for her-mostly out

checkup, Victor and Finley chatted quietly

the doctors left, the rest of the day

bed, treated almost like an

from lying flat to propped up, then to reclining at

and night in bed, her

sofa nearby, his long legs crossed, a tablet in hand as he attended to work emails. Every so often, he would glance up

Whenever Isadora's foot happened

feel Victor's intense gaze on her immediately. She'd flash a sheepish

back onto the bed.

that anxious night

twoke, Victor had returned

calm.

his eyes betraying only

and then,

was as deep and clear as moonlight in the

herself drawn in by those eyes, Victor would

seemed

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