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."

shot him a look-when had the doctor ever said

was happening: Victor was kicking

mouth to protest, but

let's go grab

do. Who

protest, Finley scooped her up and started dragging her toward the

me who wants

me-I wasn't finished talking to

out of the room. Isadora

hush settled over the hospital room, leaving only Victor

sat beside her, his dark

face with

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

gaze deepened. Without a word, he caught her

to his lips, gently grazing

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

"Nothing urgent."