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
met her gaze,
back restraint and forbearance.
go out
needed to have dinner, take a shower, and get
gone.” She cut him off, her eyes shimmering with a layer
unshed tears.
his voice suddenly turning cold, “He
stern face in silence. Then,
struck her, she pulled out her phone and
phone
moment it started to ring. She tried
five or six attempts, she
in chaos, but the director could only plead
her to calm down.
How can someone just
Cicely, the patient was taken by his father. We
save a life,
point of this
director could only let her vent her frustration. Seth
In the end, exhausted and without any answers,
office, like a zombie devoid of thought, nearly drifting
hallway wall, she mechanically dialed
same.
began.
hand resting
a ball. She seemed to be crying,
and sorrow were palpable.
pulled her
of her head, his deep and gentle
go have lunch.”
him hold her, making no
about a minute of silence, she spoke softly.
plum juice and Tom Yum soup. I don’t want meat or anything from
restaurants outside.”
paused, surprised. Her current calm
hysteria, seemed far too out
her eyes,
and picked her up. Cicely did not refuse, her body showing
leaned on him, her eyes closed,
Charlie to prepare
Seth handed her a glass of water, which
accepted. After she drank, she
hour later,
always ate with a slow, distinctive elegance. Eventually, she set
a napkin, and looked at
not
grip on his cup tightened
her
by taking Issac away, making
think he’s left, not that he’s dead, and that I won’t choose
divorce you over him?”
remained silent. After setting the glass down, he said, “It sounds like
might be right.”
“Why? What else do you want?
Or is it because I was the
giving you a feeling of being dumped, and you
and you can’t get over it, so you won’t
lips pressed into a
after a long while,
“So no matter what, this marriage… might
to be ended
curled in a sardonic smile, “Can’t you just pretend
me?”
can we pretend? The fact is you wanted
you for no
eyes, tinged with a cold smile, grew chillier
“For no
on the door
“Mr. Diaz, the
for you; it
of the previous day and losing
and executives
bombarded with calls, including
off to him. Mr. Diaz had first gone to the Ellis
his wife’s side, cool and
Mr. Diaz was
situation truly was.
“Okay.”
her gaze and slowly closed
couch.
his jacket from
mess out there, and you won’t gain
hospital
hear Seth’s
at the door. “Keep a close eye on her. Don’t
anywhere but the hospital.”
“Understood.”
*
in to clear the table and tidy up the
remnants of the meal.
ward. Two
most natural thing in the
to Creighton’s intensive
outside for a good fifteen minutes
could enter.
report was still not optimistic. Creighton needed to stabilize
past the critical forty-eight hours to be
and thanked the doctor. She
and rested her
down
inside her.
about what was said in those recordings. Yes, I said
USB drive. He’s part of
a bit special. It can fry a computer,
hides automatically. As
and his team are working hard
retrieve the files, I’ll
I’m your daughter, after all. How
I agreed to go to the justice department because
evidence of my innocence. If they dare to bring me in
as I prove I’m clear, I’ll
up, but I’ve never actually dismantled
of it makes my hands itch to
be a mess to deal with later, and
want me to get arrested,
the place up. Dad, you’ve got to recover quickly and
support.”
away the tears
full
to say to someone, so
situation, her desire to divorce
pregnant. But
bystanders. Even if someone died, it was just a bit
excitement for them.
becomes another’s
is infuriating.
truly cared for her would
she couldn’t bring
these issues.
much Issac meant to her, how
Seth, and how ill-timed a pregnancy would be now.
she couldn’t tell him any of
talked to Creighton about trivial things, carefully avoiding
the Diaz
quickly, and the ICU
the hospital’s park and
Beyond the fence was the parking lot. Her mind was a
Creighton
anything beyond that.
she stared blankly at the distant
bags and happy
figure carrying things from a car
At that moment, her
asked about her dad and Danielle’s
Danielle.Seth stood behind her, his expression
slowly from side to side, disbelief etched on
in her surroundings, unable to accept what had
eternity, she spun around,
dead?”
directly, confronting the cruel, ruthless reality she least wanted
face.
flickered slightly as he
know.”
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up close, the
against
woman’s strength isn’t much. Seth thought she
instead she pushed him, and
swayed almost imperceptibly.d2
persisted, “Is Issac really
met her gaze,
eyes widened, holding back restraint and forbearance. “Why didn’t
go
dinner, take a shower,
off, her
unshed tears.
face darkened, his voice suddenly turning cold,
drifted upward, studying Seth’s stern face in silence. Then, as
pulled out her phone and dialed Brody’s
the phone to her
it started to ring.
six attempts, she gave up and walked
director’s office was in chaos,
her to calm down.
is he? How can someone
Cicely, the patient was taken by his father.
what good are you? You can’t save a life, and you can’t
What’s the point of
could only let her vent her frustration. Seth stood by, allowing
scene. In the end, exhausted and without any
office, like a zombie devoid of thought,
wall, she mechanically
was the same. The call was disconnected as soon
began.
her hand resting on her eyes, her slender
to be crying,
and sorrow were palpable.
approached her and gently pulled her into his arms, his
deep and gentle voice emanating from
go have lunch.”
let him hold her, making no attempt
but after about a minute of silence, she spoke softly.
plum juice and Tom Yum soup. I
restaurants outside.”
current calm
seemed far too out of
her eyes,
picked her up. Cicely did
as she leaned on him, her
Charlie to
on the bed, and Seth
drank, she nestled
hour later, Charlie brought
with a slow, distinctive elegance.
a napkin, and
not want to
grip on his cup tightened
was leaning on the couch, her
by taking Issac away,
just think he’s left, not that he’s
divorce you over him?”
the glass
might be right.”
at her lip, “Why? What else do you want? Aren’t the
good enough? Or is it because I was the
a feeling of being dumped, and you
has been trampled on, and you can’t get over it, so
jaw was tightly clenched, his thin lips pressed into a straight line. He
a long while, he hooked his lips
food in front of him. “So no
be ended for
in a sardonic smile, “Can’t you just pretend you
me?”
is you wanted to dump me. Why would I
for
eyes, tinged with a cold smile, grew chillier as she
“For no
on the door
Diaz,
waiting for you; it
of the previous day and
and executives were
bombarded with calls, including the one Mr.
off to him. Mr. Diaz had first gone to the Ellis
by his wife’s side, cool and composed as
didn’t believe Mr. Diaz
situation truly was.
“Okay.”
her gaze and slowly closed her eyes against the back of
couch.
and grabbed his jacket
mess out there, and you won’t gain anything from
in the hospital
could hear Seth’s footsteps
a
anywhere but the hospital.”
“Understood.”
*
the table and tidy
remnants of the meal.
stood and left the ward. Two burly men followed her as if
thing in
Creighton’s intensive care unit. The
busy, so she waited outside
could enter.
report was still not optimistic. Creighton needed to
the critical forty-eight hours to be
thanked the doctor. She then sat beside
hand, and rested her cheek against
Cicely closed her eyes, pushing down the sourness and
inside her.
worry about what was said in those recordings. Yes, I said it,
USB drive. He’s part of a computer club
and that drive is a bit special. It can fry
and hides automatically. As
and his team are working hard
we retrieve the files, I’ll
need to worry. I’m your daughter,
be mistreated? I agreed to go to the
they dare to bring me
prove I’m clear,
plenty of trouble growing up, but I’ve never actually
department. The thought of it makes my hands itch to
to deal with
since you don’t want me to get arrested, I won’t. However, I still
place up. Dad, you’ve got to recover
support.”
stood up and wiped away the tears at the corner of her
hair. Her heart was full of pain and tenderness. Right
had so much to say to someone, so
situation, her desire
be pregnant. But everyone who should
someone died, it was just a bit
excitement for them.
one person’s tragedy becomes another’s entertainment, the thought
is infuriating.
for her would react
support. That was why she couldn’t bring herself
these issues.
knew how much Issac meant to her, how heartbroken
pregnancy would be now.
she couldn’t
Creighton about trivial things, carefully avoiding any
aftermath of the Diaz International
the ICU doctor came
leaving the unit, Cicely went to the hospital’s park and sat on
the fence was the parking lot.
for Creighton
anything beyond that.
at the distant parking lot, watching people come and
large bags and happy faces, others rushing in with
familiar figure
that moment,
was Grandpa calling. He asked about her
narrowed. Danielle… Erik said, “Go check on
followed the man as
was a familiar face, one that had clashed
debates before.
Another assistant working
take care of
calamity befalling the family, Erik was bedridden. There was
in the house, and she had not even returned
how Danielle is doing, I heard she’s in a
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and walked over
in the parking lot, “Issac
silence on the other end of the phone
railing
Patty and Danielle hadn’t dilly-dallied
have taken much, maybe just a minute
even ten
and Issac wouldn’t have left
gravelly voice filled with helplessness and a
from the phone, “Cicely…”
you know what Issac meant to me? He was
but now
man’s
for Patty wasting so much
wouldn’t have died.
a deep breath, “Alright. I’ll go check on
for you.”
put away her phone
hospital.
in Danielle’s room for long before
bag of fruit and some lunch. The two following
side of the hospital room door, not entering
her.
room, looking haggard with sunken,
the edge of the bed, peeling an apple
a
doorway.
react, Patty had already jumped to her feet, looking
warily. “What are you
quietly left the room. These were matters among
it came to love and hate. It was best
affairs.
a wry smile, “Ms. Patty,
than you are, so why
she
the person wrapped up so tightly on the bed, only
mouth visible.
crusted with dry skin. Those bloodshot
her strength
tear Cicely apart.
“Grandpa’s not well, and
just how pitiful you are.
huh? Your legs had just healed, and now
of
humanity? That’s your cousin you’re
wish
longer hold back, shaking with
indifferent, her gaze fixed on
peeked out from the bandages looked both
at her with a fury that
hatred.
me? Seems like, Issac and I have
Danielle, were you born under a cursed
you suffer misfortune?”
cursed one.” Her
pulling at her wounds, causing tears
eyes.
slowly cooled. “Danielle, if you hadn’t returned to the Ellis
I wouldn’t have met you
together make no more difference to
shouted beside her,
and Seth are like stray dogs to you? And
Have you forgotten how you
slowly turned her head, her detached and
“What
out of your mind?” Cicely finally said, “Can’t
you deliberately picking a
He always thought I was heartless and ungrateful, but
that it’s actually you who
“You…”
come to save you, do you
I don’t expect gratitude, but
your oh-so-superior
anger in her eyes intensifying. “You saving
Diaz International, trying to curry favor so
and Seth? Otherwise, why would you
a joke! If you hadn’t come, we would have
like this. You have the
even begun to settle
the absurdity of it all. How twisted must one’s
be unable to distinguish
blatantly distort the truth.
narrowing with a dangerous glint
we hadn’t come along, Danielle would be nothing but
you. Your fate? Nothing more
at her words,
never expected you to be falling over yourselves with gratitude, but
Your lives? They were saved
day from here on out, you
gratitude. If it weren’t for you two, he
in the hospital
temples throb with a sudden
he deserved, didn’t he?” The fury that had been brewing now crashed
the explosion that had rocked her world
head. “You think he got what he
his death was
shaken by the wild rage emanating
the paring knife
you trying
froze, her figure rigid as a statue. Patty’s heart
“Am I wrong?
You made that choice on your own,
you hadn’t come, how
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stood out starkly against
felt. “Even if I did come up
you hadn’t stalled me for Danielle, Danielle
wouldn’t have died. No one in their
something like that.”
lying in her bed, sensed
the sharp paring knife in Patty’s
the searing pain in her body, she
spat out each word with her raspy voice. “Cicely, don’t forget,
to go upstairs to fetch your wedding dress.
the rescue helicopter right from the start,
even gone back
Cicely’s face stiffened suddenly.d2
now interspersed with painful gasps, “Besides,
with his body. No matter what,
on me and Patty.”
No matter her reasons for wanting
such a time, it didn’t matter anymore.
known it from the
Issac had still saved them. They owed Issac a debt
unforgivable as his
could there be such
fists, her body trembling with
reveling in Cicely’s pain. It was evident on
smugness. Cicely and the late Millie
Millie was a nothing more than a call
arrogantly than anyone else, always looking down
to have a soft spot for
Patty hadn’t seen
daughter. She
Cicely’s anguish.
and
to hurt her, badly, by any means
Cicely suddenly let
know why I came to save you? It wasn’t because I was
you and trying to gain your favor. You
slowly lifted
in a mocking
shock, and even Danielle
incredulously at Cicely.
vindicated. No wonder Patty could confront her
of realized it. It was indeed quite pleasant
relieving.
few days after Ray nearly forced himself on me, Seth
composure shattered, “You’re
similar ring on Seth? Or do you want to
drawer of the
seconds, staring at the ring on
even more grotesquely. “No! I
me…”
cut her off, cool and dismissive, “Then why would he
on him. Now that I think
around that time. Perhaps he’s fallen
was struggling to control
fall for you. He
nodded, feigning understanding, “Well, so other than him
think of why he would choose to marry me behind
the Ellis
case, being open about
to you? I
slowly recovering from her shock, eyed the trembling
and bit her lip. “Cicely, if you’re done,
should spend time with him
suddenly darkened as she turned to Danielle,
you talking about? Who says my dad’s
gaze piercing her and continued
have been keeping it a secret because of
Creighton is dying? Creighton is dying?!” Patty’s shrill voice cut
Cicely frowned and as she turned, she saw Patty’s
the knife lunging toward her
shock, instinctively shielded her stomach and
all
her retreat halted by the hutch behind her.
out and grasp Patty’s wrist. “What
wrong with you?!”
trembling in Patty’s hands seemed
shivers through Cicely’s taut nerves. Patty’s eyes were
her cheeks as she glared at Cicely, unable to
of you! If it
fine. Everyone would be fine. You’re like a curse. You might as
go find Millie
emotional outburst. Did she
this much? What was
much, why did Patty want
he would never fall for you.” Patty’s vision swirled
moment it was Millie’s
back and
seeing Patty’s bewildered look, glanced down
it away,
Cicely’s hand.
but then Patty gave her a cruel smile. “I told
if I die, I’ll make sure Seth hates you for the rest
process her words, Patty yanked
it into her
Patty, clutching her hand, yanked
onto Cicely’s face and clothes.
her warm blood painted Cicely’s hands
body began to slide down, she clung to Danielle’s hospital
the blanket
spoke volumes. That word
indescribably tight,
convey
filled Danielle with terror, and she finally
“Patty, somebody… somebody help!”
door burst open as Shane and two men who had been
scene stunned them
in blood, while Cicely
holding a bloodstained knife, her clothes
of
fainted. The room descended into chaos, and Cicely stood frozen
suspicious and avoidant glances
might have been tough
a gory scene, especially not
the room
shakily washed the blood from her hands,
a daze, she made her way
and stood
two men who had been with her immediately called
as they stood
daze, she overheard
you
but you need to leave
few seconds of silence
“Cicely.”
head and turning toward the familiar
woman stood before her, well-preserved, exuding a mature
grace of a young lady, an air of graceful allure
softening her
at the familiar yet
murmured, “Auntie Lana…”
and
at you, such a mess.” The tap
wince and step aside.
could see Cicely’s abnormal reaction. With a furrowed brow,
cradling her niece’s
she shook her head slightly,
nonetheless.
seeing Cicely’s
cry even when Millie had
had been through, Lana took a deep breath
her into an embrace. Stroking her hair,
am here now.”
Patty was in critical condition. Shane tried
scene they had witnessed
the chest, the blood-stained knife was in
passed out in the
not wanting to
but no matter how it was explained, everything seemed
Cicely.
and saw Cicely
deep in conversation.
men in black sighed in relief when they saw
Cicely tensed.
man before
beyond his years.
at composure,
through his façade.
man. No wonder Cicely had fallen
are Seth? My niece’s husband?” Lana’s words
confusion.
face was ghastly pale, he asked,
silence lingering for a few seconds before she
mother might be in
already decided on a divorce, her
you to
she had made up her mind
it tenaciously, a trait that had often caused
headaches.
her words, Seth’s face darkened immediately, “Who said we’re
divorce?”
is beyond saving, why not let it go? Do you really think you
continue living
while you’re still young, so neither of you wastes
kept his eyes intently on
emotionless. “Did
her eyes at
you the shares of the
“Is Issac dead?”
Issac, Cicely’s eyes shook, and she looked
stare, “You’re asking
dead, which means we
Cicely’s heart, “Seth, just to avoid
to do with Issac’s
my own eyes, or hear
“Think what you want.”
a chilly laugh, “I asked
couldn’t possibly fall for me,
But look at your actions now. Could it be that you’ve
his pocket clenched slightly, his
tell my
“She suggested I saved her to
married, at your proposal. And I asked
gaze locked onto her, sharp
emotional
the
your dad and you first,
bring your grandfather over.”
was already walking away
Cicely, “If he refuses to divorce, you don’t
with him. If I remember correctly,
apart for two
dissolve a marriage.”
nodded, “I’ll come with
moved to follow Lana, Seth caught her wrist. “Cicely,” he
restraint,
leave just like that?”
don’t you go ahead and
silently, his voice subdued
provoke me.”
sank a little. “It sounds like you’re planning on
on leaving?”
“No.”
I’ll be leaving and I’ll complete other procedures
later.”
and anger finally surfaced on Seth’s
understand
startled by his low growl. For a
again, his gentle voice marked
Cicely.
Cicely was gripped by palpitations. Painfully, she twisted her
from his shackles. She didn’t
him an
at her, the darker his gaze
instinctively as she struggled.
A thin layer of sweat
forward, and grasped his hand, intending to
his grip as unyielding as iron claws embedded in
slightly surprised. In the end, it was with all her strength
break
loosened, Lana
wary gaze, her heart skipping a beat at
bottomless eyes.
It was deep,
bones at the bottom of an abyss, devoid
held Cicely tightly and hurried away. She had
seemed to live in eternal
and wondered if she realized what kind of man
had provoked.
figures emotionlessly.
“I told you, don’t provoke me.” Lana’s heart raced
had said. “Don’t
more ominous in hindsight.
severe the
could be.
didn’t know where the confidence came from, but she’d known all along
her killed if
said.
there was nothing more desperate and painful
but again, she was
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the doctor, and they’d managed to
Perhaps it was the presence of
Cicely feel considerably lighter.
time was half an hour, Lana did
Even for her big brother, she couldn’t
small talk for thirty minutes. She never
meaningless activities.d2
glanced at the girl sitting by
father’s, her plea for
Lana pursed her lips. She
hair, “You stay here with your dad for now. I’ll
grandpa.”
nodded lightly, “Then I’ll visit
Your grandpa’s spirit is much
After all, what hadn’t he lived
at Lana, opened her mouth
managed a soft “Mhm.”
sliding
you, and we’ll go
a little. With her aunt gone, she didn’t
Especially concerning those two men in
by his side, she felt
they left the ICU, they were met by
Their eyes glanced over the documents in
firmly on Cicely’s face. “Are you Miss
wave of panic
stepped back. The officers noticed her
glance.
allegation against you for
to come with us to
one of them
eyes flickered, immediately thinking
anyone would suspect
didn’t do it; she went crazy on her
just asking for your cooperation at this stage.
leading officer
away.
First, it was the
Cicely suddenly felt an eerie sense of inevitability, as if she
wrong yet was still
placing herself between Cicely and the officers.
first. Are you taking her for questioning
a pretext to
officers’ expressions grew stern. “Ma’am, please
our work,” one
Is that how bold and sensitive
are these days? Can’t I
grew serious, “We’ll
not involved,
dripping with sarcasm, “So you’ll keep
investigation is
“She’s a suspect
don’t let you take
up to three years
control, or a fine.”
Lana narrowed her eyes.
Lana aside, then stepped forward to face the officers
question. “Who reported the
they answered, “Mr.
her whole being feeling like it
moment of suffocation, numbness set in. So,
provoke him, was this his way of stabbing her
the
ruthlessness.
nodded slowly.
thought. Then, after several seconds, her
rose gently.
let them
right now.”
Cicely seemed not to hear Lana’s words, continuing to
as if to herself.
on her niece’s profile, noticing
smile.
he really love
was Seth who sent Issac away,
to divorce
Seth loved her. Patty
starting to feel
now, he didn’t want to let her leave with her aunt at any cost. The
wrist
loved her as well.
she once asked him plainly, and
So she wasn’t sure.
this question,
still couldn’t understand
Reaper had stayed. It’s like a
a twilit night that just lost light and life and was
darkening.
light and life… For some reason, she inclined more towards
metaphor.
“He does.”
is abnormal, and
smile. “Do you
know what the young girl in front of her was thinking. “Cicely,
about this right
tapered off her smile and nodded
dad to leave, and
I’ll just go with
back; she felt like she just had a little
now bear any more incidents now. So,
Lana’s brow furrowed instantly
gave her a gentle smile, “Just
“No way!”
sliced through the
enforcement officers beside them darkened in demeanor. “Ma’am,
obstruct official duties, we are well within our rights to
according to the
“You wouldn’t dare!”d2
cut Lana off. “Auntie, this isn’t
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eyes narrowed. After years of being spoiled rotten
lot about
check on grandpa and make sure someone looks
go with them. And, could you please go first? I don’t want you
taken away, looking like I’m being sent off to
admitted that thinking about such seemingly
somewhat ridiculous, but that was just the kind of
she was.
a deep breath with her eyes closed. “I’ll go
With everything that’s happened these past few days,
with, and I don’t understand any of it. I’m relying
to sort things out when you get back. You don’t need to come with
time for other
silent for two seconds. “Alright, I’ll take care of everything
up as soon as
Cicely nodded, “Okay.”
*
Lana left, two officers approached, one lifting Cicely’s hands while
other pulled out handcuffs.
Cicely’s eyes suddenly shrank, and she
indifferent compliance from just moments
“What are
as a suspect, we need to ensure
cooperate with us.”
don’t want
family. How could she
you and I won’t
lead officer spoke again: “If you
necessary forceful action.”
just that. Without letting
with a “click,” those delicate wrists were encircled
steel of the cuffs.
nose, biting
her eyes. Her hands clenched
relaxed.
emergency exit, Seth stood
watching her. She slowed
Diaz.” The officer
Seth’s gaze remained fixed on the
around her hands. His
pocket clenched tightly. After a moment,
to go with your
to the bone, stared back at him. Despite the sweltering
seeping into her
had just shown fear and panic, was
anger, to detachment,
curve on her lips.
consequence of provoking you? The
did actually hurt someone, my family would ensure my
can make me give in this way?
days can you keep
eyes narrowed dangerously, as if
his gaze. His hand in
view, veins bulging, knuckles whitening, his palm’s
Cicely.” His voice was tense,
choking him.
laughed, tasting his words, “Know when
looked down at the cold, silvery handcuffs
of showing goodwill?”
Seth’s reaction
in moving forward. “Weren’t you in a hurry
a rush anymore? Even if you’re
officers quickly followed her
hospital, Cicely stopped again.
you cover
a lab coat from the front desk
draped it over her.
Cicely’s eyes flickered.
ugly. Really
*
car to the
she went. She was then
her unease, she pretended to casually
room was small, with a one-way mirror opposite her, a camera
and a cheaply varnished table with a recorder
The working conditions were less than
officers, pistols at their hips,
didn’t begin immediately. Cicely sat quietly, picking at
on
thought about
interrogation as a psychological tactic, but did they
She didn’t hurt anyone.
watched Cicely sitting there,
indifferent.
interrogator entered. The supposed ‘statement’
actual interrogation.
Liar.
interrogator asked her to
events.
cooperated fully, and she shared
and Seth
loved her
was insane, a total loon.” Cicely’s voice trembled, her
hand and stabbed herself with the knife.
me the assailant, right?”
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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