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?”

was the nurse’s

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

for her, so she went to the nurse’s

as she got close,

Mr. Salter supposed to be engaged to

let go of Ms. Dustin, she’s so pretty Shona

as if

saying Isaac was

violently. She instinctively steadied herself against the wall, a sharp pain

could still feel that

did she know, Isaac could still do something even

he would never be with

he got

What a joke!

all early on.

The nurses’ gossip continued.

feeling

eyes with her hand, and after a

had passed when the door

Isaac was back.

her eyes and took deep, even

into his arms. He kissed her forehead reverently, as

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