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."

had the doctor ever said

was happening: Victor was kicking them

her mouth to protest,

let's go grab a

have things to do. Who said

Finley scooped her up and started dragging her toward the

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

pulling me-I wasn't finished

bickering, Finley hustled Nanette out of the room. Isadora simply

hush settled over the hospital room, leaving

sat beside her,

face

and clear, and something about that soft

gaze deepened. Without a word, he caught her

grazing her fingertips

arm, as if a feather had brushed her heart. She couldn't help the smile tugging at her

"Nothing urgent."