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.

guards were stationed at every entrance, ensuring no unauthorized visitors

from the night before; her recovery was going well, all things

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

"Thank you," Isadora replied.

and beyond for her-mostly out of respect

the checkup, Victor and Finley chatted quietly by the door before coming

doctors left, the rest

stayed in bed, treated almost like

to reclining at an

a full day and night in bed,

lounged on the sofa nearby, his long legs crossed, a tablet in hand as he attended to

Whenever Isadora's foot happened

gaze on her immediately. She'd

back onto the bed.

that anxious night

twoke, Victor had returned

calm. His

eyes betraying only the faintest hint

then, their

gaze was as deep and clear as moonlight

those eyes, Victor would be the first to look

seemed

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