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
persisted, “Is Issac really
her
holding back restraint and forbearance. “Why didn’t
me go out
have dinner, take a shower, and
cut him off, her
unshed tears.
his voice suddenly turning cold, “He
studying Seth’s stern face
pulled out her phone
the phone
call was cut off the moment it started to ring. She tried again, with
or six attempts, she
chaos, but the director
her to calm down.
he? How can someone
by his father. We couldn’t stop
You can’t save a life, and you can’t stop
the point of this
her frustration. Seth stood by, allowing
a scene. In the end, exhausted and without any answers,
a zombie devoid of
against the hallway wall, she mechanically dialed Brody’s
result was the same. The call was disconnected as
began.
away her phone, her hand resting on her
a ball. She seemed to
and sorrow were palpable.
approached her and gently pulled her into his arms, his hand cradling
of her head, his deep and gentle voice
go have lunch.”
no attempt to struggle or resist.
about a minute of
soup. I don’t want
restaurants outside.”
calm and
hysteria, seemed far too
closed her
down and picked her up. Cicely did not refuse,
as she leaned on him, her
instructed Charlie to prepare
was laid on the bed, and Seth handed
After she drank,
hour later, Charlie
always ate with a slow, distinctive elegance. Eventually,
a napkin, and
not want to
on his cup
her tone as cold and indifferent
you think, by taking Issac away, making me unable
not that he’s dead,
divorce you over him?”
the glass
might be right.”
What else do you want?
in my hands good enough? Or is it because I was
feeling of being dumped, and you
and you can’t get over it,
tightly clenched, his thin lips pressed into a
and after a long while, he hooked his lips and piled
food in front of him. “So no matter what,
to be ended for
a sardonic smile, “Can’t you just pretend
me?”
is you wanted to dump me. Why would
you for no
with a cold
no
knock on the door interrupted them,
Diaz, the company matters
waiting for you; it can’t be delayed any
the previous day and losing an
and
had been bombarded with calls, including the
off to him. Mr. Diaz had first gone to the Ellis Group, then
by his wife’s side, cool and composed as if
Charlie didn’t believe Mr. Diaz was unaware
situation truly was.
“Okay.”
slowly closed her eyes against the back of
couch.
up and grabbed his jacket from the
mess out there, and you won’t
hospital
She could hear Seth’s footsteps
detached voice at the door. “Keep a close eye on her. Don’t
anywhere but the hospital.”
“Understood.”
*
came in to clear the table and tidy up the room, removing
remnants of the meal.
slowly stood and left the ward. Two burly men
thing
rode the elevator up to Creighton’s intensive care unit.
waited outside for a good
could enter.
still not optimistic. Creighton needed
the critical forty-eight hours
She then sat beside the bed,
and rested her cheek against
Cicely closed her eyes, pushing down the sourness and fear
inside her.
worry about what was said in those
that USB drive. He’s part of
bit special. It can
drive and hides automatically. As soon as
issue. Joel and his team are working
retrieve the
to worry. I’m your daughter, after all. How could I
mistreated? I agreed to go to the
innocence. If they dare to bring me in
I prove I’m clear, I’ll tear
up, but I’ve never actually
The thought of it makes my hands itch to do
be a mess to deal with later,
me to get arrested, I won’t.
got to recover quickly and
support.”
the tears at the corner of her eyes. She
heart was full of pain and tenderness.
much to say
about Issac’s situation, her desire to divorce
might be pregnant. But everyone who should
bystanders. Even if someone died, it was
excitement for them.
one person’s tragedy becomes another’s entertainment, the thought
is infuriating.
truly cared for her would react the most,
she couldn’t bring herself
these issues.
much Issac meant to her, how heartbroken she’d
ill-timed a pregnancy would be now. Creighton
too, so she
to Creighton about trivial things, carefully avoiding any mention
of the
passed quickly, and the ICU doctor came in to ask her to
leaving the unit, Cicely went to the hospital’s park and sat on a bench
parking lot. Her mind was a blur.
about was hoping for Creighton to wake up;
anything beyond that.
the distant parking lot, watching
and happy faces, others rushing in
recognized a familiar figure carrying things from a car
hospital. At that
was Grandpa calling. He asked about her dad and Danielle’s
eyes narrowed. Danielle.Seth stood behind her, his expression somber as he watched
slowly from side to side, disbelief etched on her face as
surroundings, unable to accept what had happened. After
an eternity, she spun around,
dead?”
cruel, ruthless reality she
face.
he replied, his
know.”
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toward him, and up
against his
strength isn’t much. Seth thought she might slap him
but instead she
swayed almost imperceptibly.d2
“Is
her
back restraint and forbearance. “Why didn’t
go out
you needed to have dinner, take a shower, and get
him off, her eyes
unshed tears.
suddenly turning
drifted upward, studying Seth’s stern
pulled out
the phone to her
off the moment it started to ring. She tried again,
six attempts, she
office was in chaos, but the director could
her to calm down.
How
Cicely, the patient was taken by his father. We couldn’t
what good are you? You can’t save
the point of
let her vent her frustration. Seth
scene. In the end, exhausted and without any answers,
of the director’s office, like a zombie devoid of thought, nearly
against the hallway wall, she mechanically
result was the same.
began.
put away her phone, her hand resting on her eyes, her slender
ball. She seemed to be crying,
and sorrow were palpable.
gently pulled her into his arms, his hand cradling
her head, his deep and gentle voice emanating from above
go have lunch.”
making no attempt to
about a minute of
plum juice and Tom Yum soup. I don’t want meat or anything
restaurants outside.”
calm and compliance, compared
seemed far too
her
her up. Cicely did
leaned on
instructed Charlie
Seth handed
accepted. After she drank, she nestled
hour later, Charlie
slow, distinctive elegance. Eventually, she
a napkin, and looked at Seth with a
not want to divorce
his cup
the couch, her tone as cold
think, by taking Issac
not that he’s dead, and that I won’t choose
divorce you over him?”
the glass down, he said, “It sounds like
might be right.”
else do you want?
hands good enough? Or is it because I was the one who spoke
of being dumped, and you feel
has been trampled on, and you can’t get over it, so
tightly clenched, his thin lips pressed into a straight
a long while, he hooked
“So no matter what,
to be
smile, “Can’t you just
me?”
fact is you wanted
for
eyes, tinged with a cold
no reason,
on the door interrupted them, and
Diaz,
you; it can’t be delayed
the previous day and losing an
and
work phone had been bombarded with calls, including
Diaz had first gone to the Ellis Group,
hospital, staying by his wife’s side, cool and
Mr. Diaz was
situation truly was.
“Okay.”
withdrew her gaze and slowly closed her eyes against
couch.
jacket from the couch. “I’ve
a mess out there, and you won’t
put in the hospital to
hear Seth’s
detached voice at the door. “Keep a close
anywhere but the hospital.”
“Understood.”
*
in to clear the table and tidy up
remnants of the meal.
ward. Two burly
natural thing in the
elevator up to Creighton’s intensive
were busy, so she waited outside for a good
could enter.
report was still not optimistic.
the critical forty-eight hours to be truly out
She then sat
and rested her
eyes, pushing down the sourness and fear
inside her.
worry about what was said in those recordings. Yes, I said
USB drive. He’s part
It can fry a
automatically.
no issue. Joel and his team
ready and we retrieve the
I’m your daughter,
go to the justice
of my innocence. If they dare to bring me in for questioning,
I’m clear, I’ll tear the
trouble growing up, but I’ve
department. The thought of it makes my
mess to deal with later, and
me to get arrested,
Dad, you’ve got to
support.”
and wiped away the tears at the corner of
hair. Her heart was full
to say
to talk about Issac’s situation, her desire to divorce Seth,
be pregnant. But everyone
if someone died, it was just a bit
excitement for them.
person’s tragedy becomes another’s
is infuriating.
cared for her would react the most,
couldn’t bring herself to tell
these issues.
how much Issac meant to her, how heartbroken
a pregnancy would be now. Creighton
so she
trivial things, carefully
of the Diaz
and the ICU doctor came in to
Cicely went to the hospital’s park and sat
the fence was the parking lot. Her mind
about was hoping for Creighton to wake
anything beyond that.
at the distant parking lot, watching people come
bags and happy faces, others rushing in
a familiar figure carrying things from a
that moment,
was Grandpa calling. He asked about
Danielle… Erik said, “Go check on her for
the man as
familiar face, one that had clashed
debates before.
Another assistant working alongside
take care of
befalling the family, Erik was
house, and she had not
how Danielle is doing, I heard
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over to the railing
going in the parking lot,
silence on the other end of the phone was long and
slender hands gripped the rusted railing
Danielle hadn’t dilly-dallied and just gotten
wouldn’t have taken much, maybe just a minute
ten might have been
blast, and Issac wouldn’t have
voice filled with helplessness and a choke of emotion
from the phone, “Cicely…”
do you know what Issac meant to me? He was like the air
noticeable when around, but
old man’s granddaughter. So
wasn’t for Patty wasting so much time
wouldn’t have died.
pause, Cicely took a deep breath,
for you.”
up, Cicely put away her
hospital.
hadn’t been in Danielle’s room for
fruit and some lunch. The two following behind
side of the hospital room door, not entering
her.
there in Danielle’s room, looking haggard with sunken,
bed, peeling an apple Shane
at the top, when she heard a knock and turned to see Cicely in
doorway.
could react, Patty had already
are you doing
left the room. These
and hate. It was best for him to
affairs.
smile, “Ms. Patty, Danielle has Ellis blood in her
I’m closer to her than you are, so why wouldn’t
that said, she
person wrapped up so tightly on the
mouth visible.
crusted with dry skin.
hatred, as if all her strength were
tear Cicely apart.
well, and he asked me to
see just how pitiful you are.
legs had just healed, and now you’re
of living like
have you got no humanity? That’s
really wish
hold back, shaking with rage. Her
yet Cicely remained indifferent, her gaze fixed
out from the bandages looked both comical and
at her with a
hatred.
you glaring at me? Seems like, Issac and
Danielle, were you born under a
you suffer misfortune?”
the cursed
speaking was pulling at her wounds, causing tears to well up
eyes.
smile slowly cooled. “Danielle, if you hadn’t returned to
many things wouldn’t have happened. I wouldn’t have met you or
make no more difference to me than
Patty suddenly shouted beside her, “Do
like stray dogs to you? And what
Have you forgotten how you used to cling
Cicely slowly turned her head, her detached and icy
back. “What
out of your mind?” Cicely finally said, “Can’t you understand
or are you deliberately picking a
He always thought I was heartless and
actually you who are the
“You…”
hadn’t come to save you, do you think you’d still be alive to argue with
petty things? I don’t expect gratitude, but is a
your
eyes intensifying. “You saving
International, trying to curry favor so
would you bother to risk your lives to
a joke! If you hadn’t come, we would have missed the
the nerve to come here
I haven’t even begun to settle
it all. How twisted
to be unable to
blatantly distort the truth.
slowly, her eyes narrowing with a dangerous glint
“If we hadn’t come along, Danielle would be
Your fate? Nothing more than
shrink back at her words, her shoulders tensing with
you to be falling over yourselves with
They were saved by Issac. So,
every day from here on out, you live
weren’t for you two, he wouldn’t
in the hospital room. “Dead?
temples throb
us? Got what he deserved, didn’t he?” The fury
if the explosion that had rocked her world
“You think he got what he
say his
the wild rage emanating from Cicely, trembled from
raised the paring
you
figure rigid as a
“Am I wrong? I didn’t
that choice on your own, dragging
doom. If you hadn’t come, how
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stood
anger she felt. “Even if I did come up
hadn’t stalled me for Danielle, Danielle would have been
No one
something like that.”
her bed, sensed
paring knife
the searing pain in
word with her raspy voice. “Cicely, don’t forget,
said you wanted to go upstairs to fetch your wedding
boarded the rescue helicopter right from the start, Issac wouldn’t
might have even gone back for
Cicely’s face stiffened suddenly.d2
interspersed with painful
you with his body. No matter
on me and Patty.”
her reasons
it didn’t matter anymore. Patty and
had known it from the
had still saved them. They owed
as unforgivable as
be such shameless
clenched into fists, her
pain. It was evident on her
late Millie were so
in temperament. Millie was a nothing more than a call girl,
than anyone else, always looking down on others.
men seemed to have a soft spot
had died, Patty hadn’t seen her humiliated or in pain.
through her daughter. She could almost
Cicely’s anguish.
and
hurt her, badly, by any means
suddenly let out a soft
do you know why I came to save you?
gain your favor. You probably haven’t
faint smile and slowly lifted her left
Cicely continued in a mocking tone, “We’re already
and even
incredulously at Cicely.
Patty could confront
of realized it. It was indeed quite pleasant
relieving.
days after Ray nearly forced
already fragile composure shattered,
you really never seen a similar ring on Seth? Or do
It’s in the drawer of the
a few seconds, staring
twisting even more grotesquely. “No! I don’t
me…”
cut her off, cool and dismissive, “Then why
on him. Now that I think
another man around that
struggling to
“He would never fall
nodded, feigning understanding, “Well, so other
he would choose
for the Ellis Group shares,
“If that’s the case, being open about it
Why lie to you? I can’t
recovering from her shock, eyed the
her lip. “Cicely, if you’re
of the woods yet, and
You should spend time with
she turned to Danielle,
says
piercing her and continued despite
have been keeping it a secret
Creighton is dying?!” Patty’s
she turned, she saw Patty’s crazed
the knife lunging
shielded her stomach
“It’s all
backward, her retreat halted
had no choice but to reach out and grasp Patty’s wrist. “What the hell
wrong with you?!”
Patty’s hands seemed
through Cicely’s taut nerves. Patty’s eyes
glared
and hatred. “It’s all because of
fine. Everyone would be fine. You’re
find Millie and stop tormenting
from Patty’s emotional outburst. Did she really
condition this much? What
much, why did Patty want to
me, he would never fall for you.”
image of Millie and Cicely. One moment it was Millie’s face, the
flipping back and
down
as she thought to wrestle it away, Patty suddenly tightened
Cicely’s hand.
Patty gave her a cruel
Seth hates you
Cicely could process her words, Patty yanked Cicely’s
it into her
as Patty,
spraying onto Cicely’s face and
warm blood painted Cicely’s hands
body began to slide down, she
the blanket
expression spoke volumes. That word was
on the blanket indescribably tight, her eyes locked onto Danielle’s,
convey a
terror, and she finally let
“Patty, somebody… somebody help!”
as Shane and
The scene stunned them into
bed, drenched in blood, while Cicely stood
bloodstained knife, her
the first to snap out of it and called for a
into chaos, and Cicely stood frozen
suspicious and avoidant
terrified. She might have been tough and
scene,
was ushered out of the room by the hospital staff, stumbling
the
in a daze, she made her way to Creighton’s intensive
hours and stood outside the unit,
who had been with her immediately called Seth, unsure
they stood
she overheard a commotion
are you
you need
few seconds of
“Cicely.”
her head and turning
beautiful woman stood before her, well-preserved, exuding a
young lady, an air
fortitude softening
the familiar
murmured, “Auntie Lana…”
and with a slight frown, she
“Look at you, such a mess.” The tap was firm, enough
wince and step aside.
could see Cicely’s abnormal reaction. With a furrowed brow,
her niece’s face. “What’s
shook her head slightly, but tears filled her
nonetheless.
braced herself, but seeing Cicely’s tears, she was still taken
hadn’t seen her cry even when Millie had
through,
into an embrace. Stroking her hair, Lana whispered softly, “It’s
am here now.”
hospital. Patty was in critical condition. Shane
they had witnessed upon
was stabbed in the chest, the blood-stained knife was
lay passed out in
with his words, not wanting to influence Seth’s
matter how it was explained, everything seemed to point
Cicely.
ICU and saw
deep in conversation.
men in black sighed in relief when they saw Seth.
Cicely tensed.
turned, appraising the young man before her. Handsome, young
a calm and detachment beyond his years. But
despite his attempts at composure, Lana’s experienced
through his façade.
wonder Cicely had fallen for
Seth? My niece’s husband?”
confusion.
his gaze to Cicely, whose face
Seth, her silence lingering for a few seconds before
“Your mother might
you’ve already decided on a divorce, her condition is none of
need for you to worry.” Lana was always
she had made up her mind about right
she stuck to it tenaciously, a trait that had often
headaches.
words, Seth’s face darkened immediately, “Who
divorce?”
the marriage is beyond saving, why not let it go? Do you really think
has happened and continue
so
Lana but kept his eyes
“Did you say
narrowed her eyes
“I’ll give you the shares of the Ellis
“Is Issac dead?”
of Issac, Cicely’s eyes shook, and
stare, “You’re
means we can’t get a
heart, “Seth, just to avoid a
something to do
own eyes, or hear of
“Think what you want.”
let out a chilly laugh, “I asked your mother, ‘Do
mad, insisting you couldn’t possibly fall for me,
your actions now. Could
clenched slightly, his
you tell
suggested I saved her to use her to capture your heart.
at your proposal. And I asked
brooding gaze locked onto her, sharp
in their emotional entanglement. Glancing
up, “I’ll go talk to the doctor, arrange
you first, and
bring your grandfather over.”
was already walking away but
to Cicely, “If he refuses to
I remember correctly, the marriage
differences, living apart
dissolve a marriage.”
nodded, “I’ll come with
follow Lana, Seth caught her wrist. “Cicely,” he began
revealing a trace of restraint,
leave just like that?”
ahead and
at her silently, his voice subdued and steady, “Be
provoke me.”
“It sounds like you’re planning
on leaving?”
“No.”
leaving and I’ll complete other procedures
later.”
finally surfaced on Seth’s face. “Did you not
not understand what I
growl. For a moment, she
tightened. He spoke again, his gentle
“Behave, Cicely. Don’t
gripped by palpitations. Painfully,
break free from his shackles. She didn’t answer
him an
at her, the darker his gaze was, the
instinctively as she struggled.
layer of sweat
grasped his hand,
but found his grip as unyielding as iron claws embedded in
In the end, it was with all her strength
to break his
grip loosened, Lana quickly pulled Cicely
skipping a beat at the
bottomless eyes.
kind of look was that? It was deep,
bottom of an abyss, devoid of sound, wind, breath,
hurried away. She had never seen
seemed to live in
wondered if she
had provoked.
their retreating figures
soundlessly. “I told you, don’t provoke me.” Lana’s heart raced as she
said. “Don’t
more ominous in hindsight.
never considered how severe the
could be.
didn’t know where the confidence came from, but she’d known all
to have her killed if she insisted
said.
was nothing more desperate and painful than death
but again, she was
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had just spoken with the doctor,
the presence of someone to lean
Cicely feel considerably lighter.
time was half an hour, Lana did not stay
Even for her big brother, she couldn’t bear standing there
thirty minutes. She never liked wasting her time
meaningless activities.d2
Lana glanced at
holding her father’s, her
her lips. She raised her hand to
with your dad for
grandpa.”
lightly, “Then I’ll visit grandpa
much. Your grandpa’s spirit
Lana, opened her mouth to speak, but in
managed a soft “Mhm.”
her hands sliding into the pockets of her dress,
I’ll wait for you,
finally relaxed a little. With her aunt gone, she
Seth would do next. Especially concerning
side, she felt clueless on
the ICU, they were met by two
eyes glanced
face.
of panic washed
officers noticed her
glance.
an allegation against you for
us to the station to assist with
one of
immediately thinking of Patty.
would suspect her of
it; she went crazy on her
your cooperation at this
station,” the leading officer interrupted firmly, intent on
away.
First, it was the
suddenly felt an eerie
yet was still trapped
herself between Cicely and
things clear right here first. Are you taking her for
pretext to lock
stern. “Ma’am,
work,”
Is
days? Can’t I
face grew serious, “We’ll take her statement, investigate,
not involved,
nodded, her smile dripping with sarcasm, “So you’ll keep
investigation is
frown deepened, “She’s a
if I don’t let you
by up to three years in prison,
control, or a fine.”
Lana narrowed her eyes.
blinked, pulling Lana aside, then stepped forward to face the
“Who
hesitation, they answered,
whole being feeling like
a moment of suffocation, numbness set
to provoke him, was this his way of stabbing her
the realization of
ruthlessness.
slowly. She stood still,
in particular, lost in thought. Then, after several seconds,
disturbance, rose
responded gravely, “Don’t worry, I won’t let them take you. I’ll go
right now.”
seemed not to
as if to herself.
her niece’s profile, noticing the faint,
smile.
he really love
was Seth
to
Seth loved her. Patty was mad, and
feel maybe he
didn’t want to let her leave with her aunt
his fingers on her wrist from gripping tightly seemed
loved her as well.
and he never
So she wasn’t sure.
Cicely asked this question, the last look in
she still
the Grim Reaper had stayed. It’s like a twilit
twilit night that just lost light and life and was
darkening.
life… For some
metaphor.
“He does.”
is abnormal, and that’s the
Cicely smile. “Do you think so
the young girl in front of her
to think about this
smile and
to leave, and visit grandpa. In order not to
trouble anymore, I’ll just go with
had just come back; she felt like she just had
family couldn’t now bear any more incidents
furrowed instantly as she
gave her a gentle smile, “Just
“No way!”
sliced through the air,
them
are well within our rights to deal
according to the
“You wouldn’t dare!”d2
you.” Cicely suddenly cut Lana off. “Auntie,
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After years of
lot about the situation
grandpa and make sure someone
could you please go first? I don’t
looking like I’m being
about such
that was just the
she was.
a deep breath with her
With everything that’s happened these past few days, there’s
deal with, and I don’t understand any of it. I’m
things out when you get back. You don’t need to
time for other
“Alright,
pick you up
Cicely nodded, “Okay.”
*
officers approached, one lifting Cicely’s hands
other pulled out handcuffs.
eyes suddenly shrank,
compliance from just moments ago was
“What are you
Cicely, as a suspect, we need to ensure
cooperate with us.”
want to wear
a lady of the Ellis family. How
with you and I won’t run. So there’s
you don’t cooperate, don’t blame us
necessary forceful action.”
did just that. Without letting
hands and with a “click,” those delicate wrists were
steel of the cuffs.
tingle in her nose, biting her
from her eyes. Her hands
relaxed.
few steps out, at the emergency exit, Seth stood tall,
his deep-set eyes calmly watching
The officer nodded
Seth’s gaze remained fixed on the woman between
hands. His eyes
pocket clenched tightly. After a moment, he
go with your
chilled to the bone, stared back at him.
coldness seeping into her from every
shown fear and panic,
to anger, to
curve on her lips.
of provoking you? The Ellis family
hurt someone, my
you can make me give in this way? Let me tell
can
dangerously, as if something feral
the abyss of his gaze. His hand in his pocket clenched
whitening, his palm’s
voice was tense, as if
choking him.
tasting his
at the cold, silvery handcuffs on her hands, “Is
of showing goodwill?”
wait to see Seth’s reaction or hear what he
you in
Even if you’re not, I’m
officers quickly followed
leaving the hospital, Cicely stopped
softly, “Could you cover this
officer borrowed a
draped it over her.
Cicely’s eyes flickered.
was ugly. Really
*
police car to the nearest
she went. She was then
pretended
one-way mirror opposite her, a camera in
with a recorder on
conditions
uniformed officers, pistols at their hips, stood stoically
immediately. Cicely sat quietly, picking
on the
She thought about the cop dramas she’d
delay the interrogation as a psychological tactic, but did
She didn’t hurt anyone.
Seth watched Cicely sitting
indifferent.
a minute, the interrogator entered. The
actual interrogation.
Liar.
began. The interrogator asked her to
events.
cooperated fully, and she shared every detail she thought was
Patty that she and Seth
Seth loved her like
total loon.”
my hand and stabbed herself with the knife. That doesn’t
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