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 nurse’s

but suddenly felt a pang in her stomach. She quickly squatted down, waiting for the

looking for her, so she went

as she got close, she heard

Mr. Salter supposed to be engaged to Shona? Why is he still visiting

go of Ms. Dustin, she’s so pretty Shona can’t hold a

as

were saying Isaac was getting engaged to

steadied herself against the wall, a sharp pain spreading

thought she could still feel that pain. She

she know, Isaac could still do something even more

that he would

he got engaged

What a joke!

all early on. That marriage felt like a surreal

The nurses’ gossip continued.

to her bed, feeling a sharp

hand, and after a long while, tears

when

Isaac was back.

closed her eyes and took

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

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