Chapter 480

Isaac’s phone buzzed out of the blue.

In the quiet hospital room, the ringtone was particularly jarring.

Isaac picked it up and saw Shona’s name flash on the screen.

He frowned, standing up to step out of the room.

“Hello?”

“Mr. Salter, sorry to bother you at this hour.” Shona’s voice sounded weak.

“What’s up?”

“The team told me everything’s going smoothly, so I thought I’d let you know in case you are worried. I’ll try to keep the engagement party small, but there’s no avoiding the public gossip.”

The sound of the New Year bells rang out, waking Brittany.

The spot next to her was already empty Brittany propped herself up, rubbing her eyes. A strange sense of unease settled in her heart.

She struggled to sit up, sliding off the bed and making her way to the bathroom.

As she entered, she heard footsteps outside.

“Ms. Dustin?”

the

stomach. She quickly squatted down, waiting for the pain to subside

so she

got close, she heard

be engaged to Shona? Why

so pretty Shona can’t hold

as if something had

Isaac was

herself against the wall, a sharp pain

she could still feel that pain.

did she know, Isaac could

he would never be

got engaged

What a joke!

saw through it all early on. That marriage

The nurses’ gossip continued.

her bed, feeling a sharp pain in

her hand, and after a long while, tears

time had passed when the door to the

Isaac was back.

eyes and

bed and gently pulling her into his arms. He kissed her forehead reverently, as if she were the

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