The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride
Chapter 2051-2060
The old lady’s eyes widened with surprise. “Morning sickness? These days,
young folks don’t even know when they’re pregnant?” Cicely just stared blankly
for a long moment before slowly shaking her head. “No…”
The old lady furrowed her brows and took Cicely’s arm, resting her fingers
gently on her wrist. “I’ve been a midwife all my life, brought six of my own into
the world, and my kids have given me a baker’s dozen of grandbabies. I’ve seen
my share of expectant mothers, and if I can’t spot a bun in the oven, I might as
well hang up my hat. There you have it, darling, a baby pulse. Barely six weeks
along, and you’re feeling the pangs a bit early, aren’t you?”
Cicely felt dazed as her hand instinctively touched her flat belly. She felt like she
was in a trance.
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Why did everything have to come crashing down today?
The old lady had seen all sorts of reactions from mothers-to-be when they found
out about their pregnancy.
Cicely’s look was nothing new to her.d2
Chuckling softly, she patted Cicely’s shoulder. “Bless your heart, go tell your
folks. And if you don’t take my word for it, get a thorough checkup with them. But
I’m telling you, you’re in the family way. Here, have one of these. My rascal of a
grandson thought he’d play a prank on me with these sour candies. And he gave
me so many all at once.”
As she spoke, the old lady fished out a handful of candies and handed them to
Cicely.
Cicely wandered over to the sink in a daze, rinsed her mouth, and mechanically
unwrapped a piece of candy, popping it into her mouth.
It was sour.
She never had a taste for it before, but now, it seemed more delightful than even
her favorite comfort food.
*
Cicely, who hadn’t planned on resting, went upstairs to find an apple in the fruit
bowl of her room. She clumsily peeled it and ate it, then curled up on the bed,
hand on her belly, and closed her eyes.
Half an hour later, she found herself back outside the emergency room.
Issac still hadn’t emerged. Brody sat there, head lowered. Cicely’s silent
approach allowed her to see a tear drop to the floor beside him. Her heart
clenched painfully, but she swallowed back the rising sorrow and took a seat
next to him.
Brody finally noticed her, jerking upright and frantically wiping his tear-streaked
face. Turning to Cicely, he didn’t catch her eye as she stared at the clock above
the emergency room door.
Brody was relieved she hadn’t seen him in that vulnerable moment. “He’s still in
there. Miss, why don’t you rest a bit more?”
“I managed to sleep for half an hour, and I even had an apple.” She figured the
best way to repay everyone’s care was to look after herself. Apart from that, she
didn’t know what else she could do.
Brody managed a relieved smile. “A bit more rest would do you good.”
Cicely couldn’t muster a smile, but her lips curled into a semblance of one.
“When Issac comes out, I’ll make sure to sleep even longer.”
Brody just chuckled, “As long as you get enough rest.”
Cicely didn’t respond, just fished another candy from her pocket and unwrapped
it.
*
Evening turned to night, and eight long hours passed with the red light outside
the emergency room still burning.
Nurses and doctors came and went, the urgency of their movements a clear
sign that the situation was dire.
With each ticking second, Cicely’s despair deepened, and Brody’s forced
composure also began to crumble.
*
The Ellis Group was indeed in chaos, because Seth didn’t arrive at the hospital
until past eight.
Cicely was no different than a living corpse now. Brody was pale and shaking,
barely able to keep himself together, let alone offer Cicely any comfort.
The emergency room doors swung open and shut, with medics rushing back
and forth, signaling a critical phase in the operation.
Cicely sat motionless, her mind blank with shock.
Charlie, witnessing the scene, felt his heart pounding as if it would burst from his
chest. What would happen if Issac couldn’t make it?
As that thought gripped him, the light outside the emergency room dimmed.
…
Silence engulfed the hallway.
Brody slowly rose from his seat, only to collapse weakly to the floor. Charlie
rushed to help him up.
The door to the emergency room opened, and several doctors appeared. Brody
stumbled towards them. “Doctor, how’s my boy…”
Cicely clasped her hands tightly, her gaze fixed on the doorway. She watched a
doctor remove his mask and shake his head with regret. “I’m sorry, we did
everything we could.”
It felt like a bomb went off in Cicely’s head. She swayed, nearly fainting.
Seth, his face grim, quickly wrapped his arms around her. “Cicely!”
The doctor continued, “The blast caused too much internal damage. He’s got
maybe 48 hours. Spend what time you can with him.”
Brody staggered, supported only by Charlie’s strength.
“No, it can’t be. Issac… no, no, no.” Cicely stared into the void in Seth’s arms,
shaking her head and muttering under her breath. It wasn’t loud, but Seth felt as
if he was shaken to the core.
“Cicely, come on!”
At this point, Issac was wheeled out, Cicely forcefully turned in Seth’s arms,
staring at the man on the mobile bed full of tubes. She struggled to rush
forward. “Issac, don’t leave… you promised to stay with me… I’m scared, I’m
scared alone, Issac… don’t leave me…”
“You have not worn the dress I gave you for my wedding… you have not seen
me in a wedding dress… you said you would protect me for a lifetime… Issac…
please don’t leave me… I’m afraid… please…”
Charlie watched this scene, his eyes also welling up with tears.
Seth held Cicely tight, a wave of fear he had never experienced before welling
up within him. “Cicely, I’m here, I’ll be with ytou…”
“Get out!!!” As Issac was wheeled away, Cicely turned and slapped Seth.
“Ma’am!” cried Charlie in alarm.
Cicely turned to him in disarray, tears covering her entire face. There was thick
hatred in her eyes, and every word she said was like a knife edge.
As if she had realized something in an instant, she suppressed all her emotions,
staring at him, “What can you do if you’re here? What can you do? Can you
save him? If you can’t, get out!”
A flush spread across Seth’s cold face as he looked at her holding back her
already erupting anger, engulfed in overwhelming grief, and coldly watcjing him.
He was surprised by the depth of Cicely’s feelings for Issac. Underneath their
customary and bland interactions, such deep feelings were hidden. “So…” When
he spoke again, his tight voice was hoarse, “You’re saying if Issac really dies,
you won’t want me either?”
Cicely clenched her hand tightly, her fingertips piercing her palm. “Yes! If Issac
dies, I don’t want you either!”
…
The air around them seemed to be vacuumed out. Seth stared at her face, his
eyes dark as a night sky heavy with storm clouds, obscure and profound.
Charlie felt suffocated at his side, as if an unseen force was crushing his chest.
No one knew what Seth was thinking. Whether he wanted to strangle the
woman before him or simply cut ties with her once and for all.
But Cicely didn’t want to waste another minute with this man. He wouldn’t kill
her, not now at least. And if he wanted to break things off, she couldn’t care less.
She struggled to free herself from his embrace and turned to leave with cold
indifference, but a strong force yanked her back with vigor.
Seth held her wrists above her head, his dark eyes locking onto hers from a
closer distance. His voice was more hoarse than ever. He watched her for a
long while before slowly speaking, “Cicely, I’m asking you one more time, and
think carefully before you answer. The doctor has already signed Issac’s death
warrant. Are you sure you want to do the same to us?”
Cicely’s heart clenched, and an uncontrollable heavy pain spread a little bit
upwards towards her eyes. She had already given him an answer once, but this
time, to repeat it, the words stuck in her throat, unable to be voiced. If she really
said it, it might be the end of whatever was between her and Seth.
However, if Issac was truly gone, could the two of them pretend nothing had
happened and stay together?
No, they couldn’t.
“Without Issac to witness our wedding, I’d rather not have it. So yes, you’re right,
Seth. Unless Issac can pull through, the day he stops breathing is the day I file
for divorce from you.”Cicely fought to keep her words coherent, each syllable felt like she was
severing the cord that she had nourished with her own blood between them, the
pain was visceral. Seth’s grip on her wrist was so strong it felt like her bones
might shatter, and she winced in agony.
Instead, he just looked at her expression and suddenly sneered.
She was in pain now? He wanted to know how deep her pain ran, and to
compare it to the torment he was enduring now. But in the end, seeing her pale,
sweat-beaded face, he eased his grip. He still held her firmly, staring deeply into
her eyes before he finally spoke a single word.
“Fine.”
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Cicely’s heart felt like plastic on an open flame, shriveling instantly.
Seth was an enigma, and the nature of his relationship with Cicely—whether it
was affection, love, or indifference—was beyond Charlie’s understanding. It
seemed to Charlie that Mr. Diaz could act the same way with any other woman,
if he wanted.d2
But which woman could make Mr. Diaz willing to do so?
Charlie didn’t understand, but he sensed that the current standoff between the
two would eventually brew into a profound regret.
“Mr. Diaz.” Charlie tried to remind Seth to stay calm, knowing that making
decisions in the heat of the moment was a bad idea.
Cicely, enduring the sharp pain in her heart, slowly nodded, “I’ll prepare the
divorce papers. The damage to Diaz International’s operations is indeed my
fault. As compensation, I’ll transfer all of my Ellis Group shares to you.”
Charlie was visibly shocked.
All of her shares in Diaz International? That could be enough to take over
several Diaz Internationals.
Seth smirked, “Seems like I’m getting the better end of the deal after all. But
Issac isn’t dead yet, so this sweet deal is just a thought for now.”
Cicely took a deep breath, “I’ll have the divorce agreement prepared in
advance.”
Seth watched her silently for a moment longer, then finally let go of her hand.
“But before that, Cicely, don’t forget you’re still my wife. You and your well-being
are still my responsibility. Issac dies the day after tomorrow, and until then, you’d
better swallow your food and water, even if you have to force it down. I’ll even
tie you to the bed if I have to make sure you get some sleep. So, it’s in your best
interest to behave and not provoke me.”
Cicely’s eyelashes trembled.
“Charlie!”
Charlie snapped to attention, “Yes, Mr. Diaz.”
“Take her to see Issac, and in half an hour, set the nightcap in front of her and
watch her finish it.”
Charlie glanced at Cicely, torn, but obliged. “Understood.”
With that said, Seth turned to leave.
Cicely watched his assertive retreating figure, her clenched fists tightening and
then releasing. Finally, she lowered her gaze, concealing the emotions in her
eyes, and walked away.
Issac had been taken to the ICU.
Brody stood by, looking at his unconscious son on the hospital bed, tears
streaming down his face.
Cicely stumbled as she entered the room but managed to steady herself with
Charlie’s help. She stared at the man on the bed, tears falling uncontrollably. All
the tears of her life seemed to want to dry up in just one day.
Charlie assisted Cicely closer to the lifeless Issac, and suddenly, she knelt
before Brody.
“Miss!” Brody’s voice quivered as he tried to lift her up.
However, Cicely grabbed his hand instead. She lowered her head, biting her lip
tightly to keep the sadness coursing through her body down, and to keep her
voice from sounding so shaking. “Brody, I’m so sorry.”
“It’s not your fault, miss.”
Cicely shook her head, her voice tense with endless regret and sorrow. “It is all
my fault, Brody. It is all my fault.”
Brody closed his eyes in resignation.
Charlie could see that Brody still harbored regrets, and he still blamed Cicely.
Regardless of the reasons, Issac’s condition had something to do with her. Even
if it was about duty or responsibility, the only son he had was about to be lost.
People might not believe it if you said Cicely was well-behaved and
understanding, but they would believe if you said she was spoiled and petulant.
Brody had watched Cicely grow up, pampered and loved. She was sensible,
indeed, but she was also petulant.
Yet he couldn’t bring himself to truly blame her. Everyone was a victim in their
own right.
“I’m sorry, Brody. I’m sorry.” Cicely’s slender shoulders shook as she repeated
her apology.
Brody heaved a deep sigh, then knelt beside her. “Miss, Issac did the right thing.
It’s just fate.”
Cicely took a deep breath, struggling to stand and helping Brody up with
Charlie’s assistance, then guiding him to sit down.
The busy medical staff approached to remind them, “You can stay at most 30
minutes tonight.”
*
Seth made his way straight to the hospital’s park, stopping in front of a row of
cypress trees.
The events of the entire day replayed in his mind. In the end, it all came down to
Cicely’s every expression, and every word she spoke.
She seemed to wield a hundred ways to inflict pain, sharp, keen, and unerring.
If Issac died, she didn’t want anything to do with him. The one who feared he
would leave was her, and ironically, the one who didn’t want him was also her.
A low, cool chuckle escaped his throat as he took out his phone with fingertips
white from the cold. He dialed a number and waited for the call to connect, the
phone pressed to his ear.
The summer night’s warm breeze brushed by, people in the park walked and
chatted, but in his world, there was only the sound of the call waiting tone.
“Hello?” A deep, steady voice eventually answered.
Seth slowly began, “Damon, I need a favor.”
“A favor?” The voice on the other end fell silent for a split second, as if the words
were unfamiliar, especially coming from Seth. “I’ve been following the news. If
you want my help with Diaz International, no problem.”
“I’ll handle Diaz International myself.”
Damon’s lips curled into a smirk. This was the Seth he knew—oozing pride and
arrogance from every pore. But if that were the case, what could possibly make
him swallow his pride and come asking for a favor?
Damon’s interest was piqued, a rare occurrence. “So, what’s up?”
“Help me save someone.”
“You’re asking for help, which means this isn’t going to be easy.”
“That’s right.”
“And if we fail?”
Seth’s expression turned to stone. “Failure is not an option.”
No matter what. At any cost. Issac couldn’t die.
Half an hour later, Seth found his way to the VIP hospital room. Charlie’s
reaction was more relaxed than expected.
Cicely was perched on a sofa outside the room, nibbling on a plate of neatly
sliced fruit. It was her request, and Charlie had personally peeled and sliced it
for her.
“Mr. Diaz.”
Seth’s gaze shifted from Cicely, his tone as flat as his expression. “I told you to
prepare dinner, and you serve her this?”
“My apologies, Mr. Diaz,” Charlie hastily replied. “Dinner will be just a little while
longer. The missus wanted something from Carly’s kitchen, and I’ve already
informed Carly. She’s on it.”
Seth was surprised. He hadn’t expected her to ask for anything to eat. It wasn’t
like her usual style, but it did remind him of the Cicely who never let herself be
slighted.
His expression softened slightly as he took off his coat and approached the
sofa, tossing it over the backrest.
Cicely didn’t look up from her phone, occasionally picking up a piece of fruit and
chewing with a crunch. He sat down beside her, watching as her plate of fruit
neared empty yet she showed no sign of stopping. He finally spoke up. “You still
need to eat dinner.”
Cicely kept eating, “I’ll eat dinner and fruit. I’ll eat whatever I want. When did you
start dictating my diet? Or is it that you think you’ve only got two days left to
make me miserable?”
Her words were laced with venom, dripping with sarcasm. In the end, no one
could outdo Cicely when it came to making others miserable.
Charlie glanced at Seth, trying to gauge his reaction. Charlie had to admit that
Seth was truly good at hiding his emotions. If anyone else were in Mr. Diaz’s
shoes, they’d probably be angry, but Seth remained impassive, simply leaning
back and pinching the bridge of his nose. “Better to eat less at night. Overeating
will make you uncomfortable, and it will disturb my rest.”
Cicely paused, “If you’re so concerned, keep your distance. The bed at home
must be comfortable, or anywhere else for that matter. Don’t worry. Even if I’m in
agony, I won’t bother you.”
Seth dropped his hands and looked at Charlie, “How many servings did Carly
prepare?”
Charlie hesitated, “Enough for two.”
“Hmm, tell her to pack some extra, I’m starving.”
“Will do.”
Cicely’s eyes darkened.
Before long, Carly had the food delivered.
Charlie helped set it up, and as Cicely put away her phone and tried to stand,
Seth picked up a bowl of soup and said flatly, “If you don’t want me to force-feed
you or make idle conversation, sit down and eat. You’re the last person who
should be wasting energy today.”
Charlie handed her the utensils in timely fashion, “Ma’am, these are all dishes
you requested. Don’t let anger spoil your appetite.”
A flicker of annoyance crossed Cicely’s face, but she took the utensils anyway.
Seth and Charlie were right.
They ate in silence, neither offering food to the other, their utensils never
crossing paths.
Seth finished first and stood up, checking the time and glancing at Charlie.
Charlie quickly exited the room.
“Take a shower after you eat.” Seth looked down at Cicely, still leisurely enjoying
her meal, and with that, he took his coat and left the room.
When Charlie stepped out, he was met by two imposing strangers, standing
rigidly on either side of the room, obviously there to guard the Cicely’s room.
Startled, he saw Seth emerge behind them. “Sir, what is—”
Seth closed the door and gave him a level look. “Keep a close eye on her,
especially don’t let her step out of this room.”
Charlie was puzzled. Watching the lady was a given, but not allowing her to
leave and bringing in bodyguards, was this some kind of house arrest?
“If you can’t manage that, consider donating your heart and lungs to Issac.”
Charlie shuddered. Seth’s expression was dead serious.
“Understood.”
*
Cicely finished her meal with no intention of showering. She wanted to check on
her father and see Issac again, but as soon as she opened the door, her vision
blurred, and two arms barred her way.
Regaining her composure, she faced the two men in black suits, their
expressions blank as they stood in her path. Her brow furrowed as she turned to
Charlie.
“What’s all this?”
Charlie’s scalp tingled with anxiety, “For your safety, ma’am.”
“Really?” Cicely raised an eyebrow coolly, “Is Danielle and her mother out for
revenge, planning to come kill me?”
Charlie had never known how to handle the little princess of P City, and now he
was even more at a loss. “It is not like that, ma’am.”
“No? Aside from those two lunatics, I really can’t think of anyone else with such
a grudge against me.”
Charlie was at a loss for words.
On reflection, even though the P City princess was known for being haughty and
proud, it seemed no one had really crossed her. Perhaps it was out of respect
for her status as the heiress of the Ellis family, but he couldn’t fathom who would
pose a threat to her. It seemed that the only people who really couldn’t stand her
were Ms. Danielle and Mr. Diaz’s mother. But after all, they were both saved by
Mrs. Cicely, and it wouldn’t be right for them to cause her any trouble at this
time. So what exactly Mr. Diaz meant by his actions, Charlie didn’t understand.
“For safety’s sake, Mrs. Cicely, you should go back and rest.”
“And what if I don’t?”
Charlie sighed, “Then I’m sorry, ma’am, but I must insist.”
Cicely’s face was set in a frown as she attempted to leave, but the two men
swiftly moved to block her, standing as two unyielding walls, determined not to
let her step out of the hospital room. Knowing that forcing her way out would be
futile, Cicely picked up her phone and dialed Seth’s number.
It took a while for Seth to answer, his voice low and indifferent, rippling through
the line without a hint of surprise. “Yes?”
“I want to go out.”
“Have you taken a shower? If so, go to bed and sleep.”
Cicely closed her eyes, taking a deep breath, “Seth, what do you mean?”
“Take a shower and get some rest.”
“Seth!”
“Since you’re calling me now, it proves my arrangements are correct. Don’t
waste my time. You don’t like talking to me, do you? But if you’ve changed your
mind, I can come right back and keep you company.”
Cicely hung up without another word.
Seth pocketed his phone and stepped out from the top floor’s emergency exit.
The ground below was alight with the constant flicker of neon signs and the red
streams of traffic.
The city of P remained vibrant with life, and everything that had happened today
was swallowed up in the urban pulse, as if leaving no trace.
*
Back in her hospital room, Cicely had taken a shower, her hair still damp.
Seth walked in with his jacket draped over his wrist, tossed it onto the couch,
and headed straight for her.
Cicely was standing by the window, sipping water and gazing out at the night
skyline that belonged uniquely to P City, lost in thought. She was aware of
Seth’s presence when he entered the room and even as he approached her. His
tall and straight silhouette reflected on the glass.
He reached out to touch her hair, “Should I dry it for you?”
Cicely swatted his hand away. “What is all this?” Cicely spoke slowly, her tone
flat, “Are you afraid that I’m going to wait for an opportunity to flee the city after I
ruin your program? Or do you think I’ll choose to go into hiding because I don’t
want to divorce you?”
“You can rest easy. My dad and Issac are here; even if I were guilty, I wouldn’t
leave them. And if it’s the latter, since I’m the one who initiated this, I surely don’t
need to be so cowardly as to back out now.”
Seth glanced at her coolly, then turned and walked into the bathroom, only to
come out with a hairdryer and approach her again. “Sit on the bed.”
Cicely’s delicate hand clenched the water glass tightly. His nonchalant attitude
was infuriating. Unable to contain her temper, she threw the warm water from
the glass in Seth’s face.
“Who are you playing the good guy for? Afraid I won’t write your shares into the
divorce agreement? Don’t worry, I will give them to you. Everyone knows my
character; the Ellis Group is doomed under my watch. Rather than letting others
scheme and take it from me, I’d rather give it to you. At least Diaz International
will have some hope. Even if you don’t covet it, I was going to give it to you
eventually. Why else would I let you willingly manage the Ellis Group? I’ve given
you the opportunity to covet what I have from the start, and after suffering for so
long, it’s time you got what you wanted.”
His expensive light-colored shirt was soaked, drops of water still gathering and
trickling down his cool, indifferent face. Even after being splashed, Seth had no
reaction, but after hearing Cicely’s words, his eyes, veiled with droplets,
suddenly narrowed. “It’s time we got what we wanted?”
Cicely laughed sarcastically, “Well, it’s because of your mother, isn’t it? She
hates me because my father loved my mother, and because your father loved
her too. What other reason could there be for her to agree to let her son marry
me?”
Seth’s expression darkened further, “Did you hear something?”
“The plots you and your mother conjured together? It’s quite remarkable that I
would get wind of it. So, why then? Well, Charlie mentioned it was for my safety.
Is your mother sick again, ready to burst in here and stab me at any moment?”
For the first time, Seth’s expression could be described as furious, “Cicely, even
if you’re trying to provoke me, I won’t let you go out tonight. We can separate,
sure, but only after Issac’s dead the day after tomorrow.”
The water stopped dripping from his face, and with that, Seth took her hand and
led her to the bed. “You’ve said too much tonight. If you want to keep talking,
after I dry your hair, I’ll listen for as long as you want.”
Cicely closed her eyes, letting him dry her hair. “So, I was that annoying before.
You have quite the patience.”
Seth paused for a moment, then continued to run his fingers through her scalp,
her soft hair slipping through the warm air from the dryer. Afterward, he went
into the bathroom himself.
Cicely opened the door to the room, and the two men were still stationed
outside. Charlie leaned against the wall, scrolling through his phone. Seeing
Cicely, he suddenly stood up straight. “Ma’am.”
Cicely looked impassive, “I want some milk.”
Charlie was briefly taken aback, then quickly responded, “Right away, ma’am.”
Cicely closed the door again.
When Seth came out of the shower, Charlie was just knocking on the door,
holding a glass of milk.
“It’s for Ms. Cicely.”
Seth withdrew his gaze and remained silent.
Cicely leaned against the headboard, browsing her phone. The news was full of
the day’s events.
The issues with Diaz International.
The status of the Ellis family.
The condition of Mr. Ellis.
The latest developments of Danielle.
She followed the trending topics, one by one.
The issue of Diaz International was further investigated.
The Ellis Group was holding steady, thanks to Seth having taken the reins for a
while now. With him at the helm, things were relatively stable.
Her dad’s surgery had been a roaring success.
Danielle’s face was ruined, her body riddled with shards of glass, large patches
of skin burnt away. But she had dumb luck on her side. She had been close to
the window when the blast threw her out, landing her outside where she was
scorched for a good while. At least she was still breathing, her organs
miraculously unharmed.
How did that woman always manage to land on her feet? It’s the good ones that
die young, while the wicked seem to live forever.
Cicely had enough of the screen and got up, grabbing the glass of milk. Charlie
was thoughtful as ever; the milk was the perfect temperature. She tilted her
head back, took a gulp, and then walked over to the bed, pulling back the
covers to slide in.
Seth was outside on a call, seemingly about the Ellis Group.
When he returned, he climbed into bed, pulling her into his embrace. Cicely
wasn’t asleep, and she didn’t open her eyes in his arms. “We’re on the brink of
divorce. You find this amusing?”
“Not in the least. Maybe I should pin you down and have my way with you a few
times? Would that be amusing?”
Cicely’s eyes fluttered, her arm resting on her waist, palm on her belly, and she
fell silent.
Today had been draining, and even though nothing had turned out as she had
hoped, exhaustion took over, and Cicely quickly fell asleep. Her shallow breaths
danced on his chest, the familiar soft warmth in his arms, yet something felt
different.
She had actually brought up divorce.
Seth gazed down at her smooth forehead and curled lashes, his arms around
her tightening slightly. After a moment, he lowered his head and kissed her
forehead.
*
The next day, under Seth’s supervision, Cicely had breakfast and changed into
clean clothes. “I want to go see my dad.”
“You can visit him for 30 minutes this afternoon.”
“I’m going to see Issac first.”
Seth remained silent.
Cicely clenched her fists, looking up at Seth with a cold indifference. “You’re not
planning to keep me cooped up here for two days, are you?”
After a brief silence, Seth slipped into the clean clothes Charlie had laid out for
him and said indifferently, “I’ll come with you.”
Cicely didn’t bother to respond; it was pointless.
At the door, two men in black suits stood guard as Charlie lingered nearby, but
with Seth by her side, no one stopped her.
When they reached the ICU where Issac was supposed to be, there was no one
there. Issac wasn’t in his bed, and Brody wasn’t by his side. The entire ICU had
been cleared out, devoid of any trace of its previous occupants.
Cicely’s gaze landed on the empty scene, her mind buzzing, and then
everything went blank.Seth stood behind her, his expression somber as he watched her silhouette.
Her head turned slowly from side to side, disbelief etched on her face as she
took in her surroundings, unable to accept what had happened. After what felt
like an eternity, she spun around, her eyes bloodshot with distress. “Issac’s
dead?”
She spoke directly, confronting the cruel, ruthless reality she least wanted to
face.
Seth’s deep-set eyes flickered slightly as he replied, his voice cool, “I don’t
know.”
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Cicely suddenly stepped toward him, and up close, the resentment in her gaze
was unmistakable. She pushed against his chest with both hands.
A woman’s strength isn’t much. Seth thought she might slap him in fury, as she
had done the day before, but instead she pushed him, and caught off guard, he
swayed almost imperceptibly.d2
“Is Issac really
her
holding back restraint and
me go out last
needed to have dinner, take a shower, and get
gone.” She cut him off, her eyes shimmering with a layer
unshed tears.
darkened, his voice suddenly turning cold, “He wasn’t
studying Seth’s stern face in
pulled out her phone and dialed
the phone
moment it started to ring. She tried
five or six attempts, she gave up
office was in chaos, but the director could only
her to calm down.
How
the patient was taken by his father. We couldn’t
what good are you? You can’t save a life, and you can’t
What’s the point
her
In the end, exhausted and without any
the director’s office, like a zombie
the hallway wall, she mechanically
was the same. The call was disconnected as soon as
began.
hand resting on
She seemed to
and sorrow were palpable.
gently pulled her into his arms, his
deep and gentle voice
go have lunch.”
let him hold her, making no
minute of silence, she spoke softly.
plum juice and Tom Yum soup. I don’t want
restaurants outside.”
paused, surprised. Her current calm and compliance, compared
far too
closed her eyes,
down and picked her up. Cicely did not refuse, her body
she leaned on him,
instructed Charlie to prepare
on the bed, and Seth handed
drank,
hour later,
distinctive elegance. Eventually, she set
napkin, and looked at Seth with
not want to
on his
her tone as cold and
you think, by taking Issac away, making me unable to
left, not that he’s dead, and that I won’t
divorce you over him?”
the glass down, he said, “It
might be right.”
her lip, “Why? What else do you want? Aren’t the Ellis
Or is it because
of being dumped, and you feel that
has been trampled on, and you can’t get over it, so you
clenched, his thin lips pressed into a straight line. He
and after a long while, he hooked his lips
him. “So no
be
in a sardonic smile, “Can’t you just pretend you
me?”
is you wanted to dump me. Why
for
eyes, tinged with a cold smile, grew chillier as she
no reason,
door interrupted them, and Seth
in, “Mr. Diaz, the company
you; it can’t be delayed any
previous day
and executives were
had been bombarded with calls, including the one
Mr. Diaz had first gone to the Ellis Group,
side, cool and composed as if nothing
believe Mr. Diaz was unaware of
situation truly was.
“Okay.”
and slowly closed her eyes against the back of
couch.
and grabbed his jacket
out there, and
put in the hospital to avoid
could hear
at the door. “Keep a close eye on her. Don’t take
anywhere but the hospital.”
“Understood.”
*
the table and tidy up the room,
remnants of the meal.
ward. Two burly men
natural thing in the
to Creighton’s intensive
busy, so she waited outside for a good fifteen
could enter.
still not optimistic. Creighton needed to
hours to be truly out
She then sat beside the
Creighton’s hand, and rested her
Cicely closed her eyes, pushing down the
inside her.
about what was said in those recordings. Yes, I said it, but it
me that USB
is a bit special. It can fry a
onto the drive and hides automatically. As soon as someone cracks
no issue. Joel and his team are working hard on the
and we retrieve the files, I’ll
your daughter, after all. How could
agreed to go to the justice department because
If they dare to
prove I’m clear, I’ll tear the
plenty of trouble growing up, but I’ve
makes my hands itch to do it. But
to be a mess to deal with later, and I’ll
you don’t want me to get arrested, I won’t. However, I
you’ve got to recover quickly and
support.”
stood up and wiped away the tears at the corner of
full
had so much to say to someone, so
to talk about Issac’s situation, her desire
that she might be pregnant. But everyone who should know
detached bystanders. Even if someone died, it was
excitement for them.
becomes another’s entertainment, the thought
is infuriating.
for her would react the most, and offer
support. That was why she couldn’t bring
these issues.
much Issac meant to her,
ill-timed a pregnancy would be now.
in Seth too, so she
Creighton about trivial things,
aftermath of the
an hour passed quickly, and the ICU doctor
leaving the unit, Cicely went to the hospital’s park and sat
was the parking lot. Her mind was a blur. All
was hoping for Creighton to wake
anything beyond that.
blankly at the distant parking lot, watching people come and
large bags and happy
figure carrying
that moment, her
calling. He asked
narrowed. Danielle.Seth stood behind her, his expression
slowly from side to side,
her surroundings, unable to accept what had happened. After
she spun around,
dead?”
the cruel,
face.
as he replied, his voice
know.”
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him, and up close, the resentment in
She pushed against his chest with
Seth thought she might slap him in
she
swayed almost imperceptibly.d2
“Is
met her gaze,
holding back restraint and forbearance. “Why didn’t
go
to have dinner, take a
off, her eyes shimmering with a
unshed tears.
his voice suddenly turning cold,
stern face in
pulled out
phone
moment it started to ring. She tried again, with the
six attempts, she
hospital director’s office was in chaos, but the director could only plead
her to calm down.
he? How
by his father. We
save a life, and you can’t
What’s the point of this
her frustration. Seth stood
the end, exhausted and without
director’s office, like a zombie devoid
hallway wall, she mechanically dialed
was the same. The call
began.
phone, her hand resting on her eyes,
seemed to be crying, soundlessly, but
and sorrow were palpable.
approached her and gently pulled her into his arms, his
his deep and
go have lunch.”
let him hold her, making no attempt to
after about a minute of silence, she
and Tom Yum soup. I don’t want meat or
restaurants outside.”
Her current calm and compliance, compared
seemed far too out
closed her eyes,
bent down and picked her up. Cicely did not refuse,
as she leaned on him, her
Charlie to
bed, and Seth handed her a glass of
After she drank, she nestled into
hour later, Charlie
slow, distinctive elegance. Eventually, she set down
napkin, and looked
you not
grip on his
her tone as cold and indifferent
think, by taking Issac away,
he’s left, not that he’s
divorce you over him?”
the glass
might be right.”
tugged at her lip, “Why? What else do you
is it because I was the one who
a feeling of being
can’t get over it, so you won’t
tightly clenched, his thin lips
after a long while, he
“So no
to be ended
lips curled in a sardonic smile, “Can’t you just pretend
me?”
you wanted to dump me. Why would I want
you for no
a cold smile, grew chillier
no
a knock on the door interrupted them, and Seth turned
in, “Mr. Diaz, the company matters are
for you; it
events of the previous day
and executives were
work phone had been bombarded with calls, including
had first
wife’s side, cool and composed
But Charlie didn’t believe Mr. Diaz was unaware of
situation truly was.
“Okay.”
withdrew her gaze and slowly closed her eyes against
couch.
his jacket from the
out there, and you won’t gain
put in the hospital to avoid unnecessary
silent. She could hear Seth’s
at the door. “Keep a close eye on
anywhere but the hospital.”
“Understood.”
*
to clear the table and tidy
remnants of the meal.
Two burly men followed her as if it
thing in the
elevator up to Creighton’s intensive care unit.
busy, so she waited outside for a good fifteen minutes before
could enter.
report was still not optimistic. Creighton needed to
past the critical forty-eight hours to be
nodded and thanked the doctor. She then
hand, and rested her cheek
down the sourness and fear
inside her.
worry about what was said in those recordings. Yes, I
trick Ray. Joel gave me that USB drive. He’s part of a computer club
bit special. It can fry a
the drive and hides automatically. As soon as
his team are working hard on the decryption
we retrieve the
don’t need to worry. I’m your daughter, after all.
agreed to go to the justice department because
evidence of my innocence. If they dare to bring me in
I’m clear, I’ll tear the place
up, but I’ve
The thought of it makes my
be a mess to deal with later, and I’ll
to get
Dad, you’ve got
support.”
up and wiped away the tears at the corner of her eyes. She
was full
had so much to say to someone, so very
wanted to talk about Issac’s situation, her desire
be pregnant. But
detached bystanders. Even if someone died, it was
excitement for them.
tragedy becomes another’s entertainment, the thought
is infuriating.
her would react the most,
was why she couldn’t bring herself
these issues.
much Issac meant to her, how heartbroken she’d be
a pregnancy would be now.
so she couldn’t tell him any
talked to Creighton about trivial things, carefully avoiding any mention
the Diaz
hour passed quickly, and the ICU doctor came in
leaving the unit, Cicely went to the hospital’s park and sat on a
fence was the parking lot. Her mind was a blur.
hoping for Creighton to
anything beyond that.
blankly at the distant parking lot, watching people come
and happy
a familiar figure carrying things from a
At that
calling. He asked
Danielle… Erik said,
as he
was a familiar face, one that had clashed with Seth in
debates before.
assistant working
care
a calamity befalling the family, Erik
the house, and she had not
how Danielle is doing, I heard she’s
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over to the railing and watched the
and going in the parking
end of the phone was long and
slender hands gripped the rusted railing tightly as she
Patty and Danielle hadn’t dilly-dallied and just gotten on the
It wouldn’t have taken much, maybe
or even ten
Issac
deep, gravelly voice filled with helplessness and a choke
from the phone, “Cicely…”
Issac meant to me? He was like the
when around, but now that
the old man’s granddaughter. So
it wasn’t for Patty wasting so much time for
wouldn’t have died.
pause, Cicely took a deep breath,
for you.”
put away her phone and
hospital.
hadn’t been in Danielle’s room for long before
of fruit and some lunch. The two
the hospital room door, not
her.
room, looking
the edge of the bed,
the top, when she heard a knock and turned to
doorway.
react, Patty had already jumped to her
“What are you
left the room. These were matters among
came to love and hate. It was best for him to
affairs.
smile, “Ms. Patty,
than you are, so why wouldn’t I
that said, she approached the
person wrapped up so tightly on the bed, only eyes
mouth visible.
with dry skin. Those bloodshot
intense hatred, as if all her strength were focused there, wishing
tear Cicely apart.
Cicely laughed, “Grandpa’s not well, and he
see just how pitiful you are. Covered in burns,
Your legs had just healed,
of
humanity? That’s your
wish her
longer hold back, shaking
indifferent, her gaze fixed on Danielle.
the bandages looked both
those eyes glared at her with a fury that seemed desperate to
hatred.
glaring at me? Seems like, Issac and I have rescued
born under a cursed star? Why
you suffer misfortune?”
“You are the cursed one.” Her voice was hoarse, and
at her wounds,
eyes.
“Danielle, if you hadn’t returned to the
many things wouldn’t have happened. I
no more difference to me than if you
her, “Do
sound? Danielle and Seth are like stray
you forgotten how you used to
head, her detached
step back. “What do
out of your mind?” Cicely finally said, “Can’t
a
I was heartless and ungrateful, but
that it’s actually you who are the
“You…”
you, do you think
I don’t expect gratitude, but is a simple ‘thank
your
eyes intensifying. “You
favor so I wouldn’t stand in
would you bother
come, we would have missed the
wouldn’t be like this. You have the nerve to come here and take
begun to settle the score with
felt the absurdity of it all. How twisted must
so thankless, to be unable to distinguish
blatantly distort the truth.
narrowing with
“If we hadn’t come along,
Your fate? Nothing
seemed to shrink back at her
be falling over yourselves with gratitude,
something. Your lives? They were saved by Issac. So,
by every day from here on
If it weren’t for
in the
temples
to do with us? Got what he deserved, didn’t he?” The fury that
and she felt as if the
“You think he got what he
say his
by the wild rage emanating from Cicely, trembled from head
raised the paring
are you trying to
as a
I wrong? I didn’t
on your own, dragging that spineless
hadn’t come, how could he have possibly
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stood out starkly against her skin,
felt. “Even if
hadn’t stalled me for Danielle,
No one in their right
something like that.”
bed, sensed the dangerous mood that Cicely was
seeing the sharp paring knife in
through the searing pain in
each word with her raspy voice. “Cicely, don’t forget, you
you wanted to go upstairs to fetch your wedding dress. So, even
boarded the rescue helicopter right from the
even gone
Cicely’s face stiffened suddenly.d2
voice was now interspersed with painful gasps, “Besides, it was
his body. No matter what,
on me and Patty.”
speechless. No matter her reasons for wanting to go
at such a time, it didn’t matter
She had known it from
had still saved them. They owed Issac a debt of gratitude, not to
as his
there be such
hands clenched into fists, her body trembling with barely
pain. It was evident on her
and the late Millie were so similar,
was a nothing more than
than anyone else, always
seemed to
Millie had died, Patty hadn’t seen her humiliated
her daughter. She could almost see Millie’s
Cicely’s anguish.
satisfaction and
her, badly,
long silence, Cicely suddenly let
to save you? It wasn’t because I
you and trying to gain your
pulled a faint smile and slowly lifted
in a mocking tone, “We’re
face contorted in shock, and even Danielle on
incredulously at Cicely.
vindicated. No wonder Patty could confront her
she kind of realized it. It was indeed
relieving.
days after Ray nearly
composure
on
the drawer
staring at the ring
even more grotesquely. “No! I don’t
me…”
dismissive, “Then
Especially when I had already given up on him. Now that I
with another man around that time. Perhaps
to control herself,
fall for you. He promised
“Well, so other than him loving
think of why he would choose to marry
for the Ellis Group
that’s the case, being open about it would have
lie to you? I
her shock, eyed the
“Cicely, if you’re done, could you please leave?
out of the woods yet, and his time might be
should spend time
suddenly darkened as she turned to Danielle, her eyes icy,
says my
noticed Patty’s gaze piercing her and
have been keeping it
dying? Creighton is
frowned and as she turned, she saw Patty’s
knife
in shock, instinctively shielded her stomach and stumbled
lunged again. “It’s all your
her retreat halted by the hutch behind
reach out and grasp Patty’s wrist.
wrong with you?!”
in Patty’s hands seemed to emanate from deep
nerves. Patty’s
she glared
all because of you! If it
be fine. Everyone would be fine. You’re like a curse. You might
go find Millie
still reeling from Patty’s emotional outburst. Did she really care
What was
why
he would never fall for
Cicely. One moment it was Millie’s face, the next
flipping back and
glanced down at the knife in her
as she thought to wrestle it away, Patty suddenly
Cicely’s hand.
Patty gave her a cruel smile. “I
make sure Seth hates you
her words, Patty yanked Cicely’s
plunged it
as Patty, clutching
blood spraying onto Cicely’s face and clothes. Patty then slowly
grip, watching as her warm blood painted Cicely’s
Patty’s body began to slide down, she clung
the blanket
agonized expression spoke volumes. That word was alreay her
indescribably tight, her eyes locked onto Danielle’s,
to convey a
sight filled Danielle with terror, and she finally let out a piercing
“Patty, somebody… somebody help!”
as Shane and two
scene stunned
beside the bed, drenched in blood, while
holding a bloodstained knife, her clothes and face
out of it and
descended into chaos,
avoidant
was terrified. She might have been tough
a gory scene, especially not
out of the room by the
restroom where she shakily washed the blood from her hands,
she made
hours and stood outside
been with her immediately called Seth, unsure of
they stood by her
daze, she overheard a commotion
are you guys?
you need
seconds of
“Cicely.”
slowly lifting her head and
her, well-preserved, exuding a mature
grace of a young
softening
stared in confusion at the
murmured, “Auntie Lana…”
and with a slight frown,
you, such a mess.” The tap was firm, enough
wince and step aside.
abnormal reaction.
cradling her niece’s face. “What’s
eyes flickered, and she shook her
nonetheless.
had braced herself, but seeing Cicely’s
even
everything Cicely had been through, Lana took a deep
Stroking her hair, Lana whispered softly,
am here now.”
hospital. Patty was
had witnessed upon entering
the
out in
careful with his words, not
no matter how it was
Cicely.
and saw Cicely standing
deep in conversation.
in black sighed in relief when they saw
Cicely tensed.
man before
his years. But still, he
attempts at composure, Lana’s experienced eyes could
through his façade.
a good man. No wonder
you are Seth? My niece’s husband?” Lana’s words had clarified
confusion.
his gaze to Cicely, whose face was ghastly pale, he asked,
staredat Seth, her silence lingering for a few seconds
might be in
already decided on a divorce, her condition is
no need for you to worry.” Lana was always decisive
made up her mind about
a
headaches.
face darkened immediately, “Who
divorce?”
saving, why not let it go? Do you really think you
as if nothing has happened and continue living together? It’s better to part
still young, so neither of you wastes the
respond to Lana but kept his eyes intently on
emotionless. “Did you
her eyes at the
give you the shares
“Is Issac dead?”
eyes shook, and
“You’re asking
he’s not dead, which means we can’t get a
Cicely’s heart, “Seth, just to avoid a divorce, you
have something to do with Issac’s disappearance? Unless I
or hear of his death, we’re bound
“Think what you want.”
suddenly let out a chilly laugh, “I asked
insisting you couldn’t possibly fall for
your actions now. Could it be that you’ve
clenched slightly, his
tell my
“She suggested I saved her to use her
at your proposal. And I asked her
locked onto her,
interested in their emotional entanglement. Glancing at
to the doctor, arrange
and you first,
bring your grandfather over.”
she said this, she was already walking
Seth before turning to Cicely, “If he
much with him. If I remember
living apart for
dissolve a marriage.”
nodded, “I’ll come with
moved to follow Lana, Seth caught her wrist. “Cicely,” he began
a trace of restraint, “Do you really think I’d let
leave just like that?”
don’t you go ahead and finalize
stared at her silently, his voice subdued and
provoke me.”
a little. “It sounds like you’re planning on killing
on leaving?”
“No.”
good. So, I’ll be leaving and I’ll complete other procedures two
later.”
anger finally surfaced on Seth’s face.
understand what
low growl. For a moment, she was
He spoke again, his gentle voice marked by
“Behave, Cicely.
palpitations. Painfully, she twisted her
shackles.
him
darker his gaze was, the tighter his
instinctively as she struggled.
winced. A thin layer of sweat had pushed through
stepped forward, and grasped his hand, intending
but found his grip as unyielding as iron claws
slightly surprised. In the end, it was with all her strength that
break his
grip loosened, Lana quickly pulled Cicely behind
her heart skipping a
bottomless eyes.
was that? It was
the bottom of an abyss, devoid
Cicely tightly and hurried away.
that seemed to live
wondered if
had provoked.
their retreating figures emotionlessly. His lips
heart
“Don’t provoke me,”
more ominous in hindsight.
considered how severe the consequences of Seth’s
could be.
the confidence came from, but she’d known all
wouldn’t choose to have her killed if she insisted on leaving, as
said.
was nothing more desperate and painful
but again, she
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spoken with the doctor, and they’d managed to secure an
it was the presence of someone to lean on that
Cicely feel considerably lighter.
was half an hour, Lana did not stay in the room for
her big brother, she couldn’t bear standing there
thirty minutes. She never liked wasting her
meaningless activities.d2
Lana glanced at the girl sitting by the hospital
father’s, her plea
She raised
girl’s hair, “You stay here with your
grandpa.”
nodded lightly, “Then I’ll visit
Your grandpa’s spirit
After all, what hadn’t he lived through in his
at Lana, opened her mouth
managed a soft “Mhm.”
a deep breath, her hands sliding into the pockets of
wait for you, and we’ll go back
finally relaxed a little. With her aunt
next. Especially concerning
felt clueless
the ICU, they were met by
in their path. Their eyes glanced over the
Cicely’s face. “Are you Miss
of panic washed over
stepped back. The officers noticed her reaction and shared
glance.
an allegation against you for intentional assault with
need you to come with us to the station
of them
thinking
it seemed anyone would
she went crazy
cooperation at this stage.
station,” the leading officer interrupted firmly, intent on taking
away.
an investigation. First, it was the Department of Justice,
suddenly felt an eerie
wrong yet was still trapped by
herself between Cicely and the officers.
you
a pretext to lock her
officers’ expressions grew stern. “Ma’am, please watch
work,” one
insulted you? Is that how bold and sensitive
days? Can’t I even ask a
lead officer’s face grew serious, “We’ll
not involved, she’ll be free to
smile dripping with sarcasm,
the investigation is
frown deepened, “She’s a suspect in a
don’t
up to three years
control, or a fine.”
Lana narrowed her eyes.
Lana aside, then stepped forward to face the officers
“Who reported
they answered, “Mr.
her whole being feeling like
of suffocation, numbness set in. So, when he
his way
throat at the
ruthlessness.
pause, Cicely nodded slowly. She stood
particular, lost in thought. Then, after several seconds, her
rose gently. “Aunt
responded gravely, “Don’t worry, I won’t let them take you. I’ll go
right now.”
to hear Lana’s words, continuing
as if to herself.
focused on her niece’s profile, noticing the faint,
smile.
really love
it was Seth who sent Issac
to divorce
ward, she asked Patty if Seth loved her. Patty
feel maybe he
want to let her leave with her aunt at any cost.
on her wrist from gripping tightly seemed
loved her as well.
and he never answered, never
So she wasn’t sure.
asked this question, the last look in
she still couldn’t understand
stayed. It’s like a
that
darkening.
lost light and life… For some reason,
metaphor.
“He does.”
abnormal,
Cicely smile. “Do you
girl in front
think about
off her smile and nodded faintly.
to arrange for dad to leave, and
anymore, I’ll just go
had just come back; she felt like
now bear any more incidents now. So,
brow furrowed
a gentle
“No way!”
voice sliced through the air, brooking
officers beside them darkened
official duties, we are well within our
according to the
“You wouldn’t dare!”d2
with you.” Cicely suddenly cut Lana off. “Auntie,
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years of being spoiled rotten overseas,
a lot about the situation back
check on grandpa and
could you please go first? I don’t want you
away, looking like I’m being
admitted that thinking about such seemingly sentimental
was just the kind of
she was.
a deep breath with her eyes closed. “I’ll go with
With everything that’s happened these
and deal with, and I don’t understand any of it.
get back. You don’t need to
for other
seconds. “Alright, I’ll take care
pick you up
Cicely nodded, “Okay.”
*
approached, one lifting Cicely’s hands
other pulled out handcuffs.
those cuffs, Cicely’s eyes suddenly shrank, and she quickly
The indifferent compliance from just moments ago was
distress. “What are
a suspect, we need
cooperate with us.”
don’t want to wear
of the Ellis family. How could she possibly wear such
I won’t run. So there’s no
again: “If you don’t
necessary forceful action.”
just that. Without
those delicate wrists were encircled
steel of the cuffs.
sudden tingle in her nose, biting
her eyes. Her hands clenched into fists, shaking,
relaxed.
steps out, at the emergency
eyes calmly watching
The officer
the woman
around her hands. His eyes narrowed imperceptibly,
his trouser pocket clenched tightly. After a moment, he spoke,
go with
stared back at him. Despite
coldness seeping
face, which had just shown fear and
changed from indifference, to anger, to detachment,
curve on her lips.
this the consequence of provoking you? The Ellis family hasn’t fallen
Even if I did actually hurt
me give in this way? Let me tell you,
many days can you keep
as if
His hand in his pocket
veins bulging, knuckles whitening, his
to fold, Cicely.” His voice was tense, as if something was
choking him.
tasting his words, “Know when to
looked down at the cold, silvery handcuffs on her hands, “Is
of showing goodwill?”
didn’t wait to see Seth’s reaction or hear what he
took the lead in moving forward. “Weren’t you in a hurry to
anymore? Even if you’re not, I’m in a hurry to
officers quickly followed
hospital, Cicely stopped
cover this up
request, an officer borrowed a lab
draped it over her.
Cicely’s eyes flickered.
was ugly.
*
the police car to the nearest
was then directed to sit
unease, she pretended to casually
was small, with a one-way mirror opposite her, a
and a cheaply varnished table with a recorder on it.
working conditions were less
their
begin immediately. Cicely
on the
by. She thought about
the interrogation as a psychological tactic, but did they
She didn’t hurt anyone.
glass, Seth watched
indifferent.
entered. The supposed ‘statement’
actual interrogation.
Liar.
so-called statement began. The interrogator asked her to
events.
and she shared every
telling Patty that she and
Seth loved her
a total loon.” Cicely’s voice trembled, her fingertips
my hand and stabbed herself with the
me the assailant, right?”
Read The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride Chapter 2051-2060
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In Chapter 2051-2060 of the The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride series, The passage describes a conflict between Chloe and Keira. Keira has hurt Chloe, and Lance Olson is caught in the middle. An old lady named Hannah observes the situation, and she wants to meet Chloe due to her good nature. However, there is a potential issue with her grandson's arrival......... Will this Chapter 2051-2060 author Novelxo.com mention any details. Follow Chapter 2051-2060 and the latest season of this series at Novelxo.com.
The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride Chapter 2051-2060
The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride novel Chapter 2051-2060