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."

a look-when had the

was happening: Victor was kicking them

protest, but

on, Nanette, let's go

things to do. Who said I wanted to

protest, Finley scooped her up and started

go, let's go. It's me who wants

wasn't finished talking to

hustled Nanette out of the room. Isadora

peaceful hush settled over the hospital room, leaving only Victor and

sat beside her, his dark

her face with

complexion was much improved, her eyes bright and clear, and something

Without a word, he caught her slender

his lips, gently grazing

She couldn't help the smile tugging at her

"Nothing urgent."