Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 457

Victor frowned. "Keep Nanette away from my woman. I don't want her picking up bad habits."

Finley's expression soured. He was nothing if not protective.

"What's wrong with Nanette? She's just straightforward, that's all. Honestly, Victor, you coddle Isa too much. She's about to become Mrs. Fitzgerald, head of the family business. She's going to meet all sorts, and you won't always be there to shield her."

He had a point-Victor couldn't be by her side every minute.

The thought made Victor consider assigning bodyguards to Isadora. He couldn't let something like this happen again.

With a long stride, Victor pushed open the hospital room door and stepped inside. Finley hurried after him.

Nanette, caught mid-sentence, froze when she saw them enter. She felt a twinge of guilt—had Victor overheard her earlier? Trying to play it cool, she rose from the edge of the bed.

Victor walked straight to Isadora's side, his tone gentle as he asked, "Did you take your vitamins?"

Isadora nodded obediently. "I took them this morning and at lunch."

Victor took her hand, his face impassive. "The doctor said you need plenty of rest. No unnecessary visitors."

look-when had the doctor ever

was happening: Victor was

to protest, but

on, Nanette, let's go

things to do. Who said I wanted

Finley scooped her up and started dragging

go, let's go. It's me who wants to hang out with

me-I wasn't finished

Nanette out of the room. Isadora simply

hospital

beside her, his dark

her face

eyes bright and clear,

a word, he caught her

lips, gently grazing

Isadora's arm, as if a feather had brushed her heart. She couldn't help the smile tugging at her lips. "Don't youhave

"Nothing urgent."