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
back restraint
me go
have dinner, take
cut him off, her
unshed tears.
darkened, his voice suddenly turning cold, “He
upward, studying Seth’s stern face in silence. Then, as
her, she pulled out her phone
phone
it started to ring. She tried again,
or six attempts, she gave up and walked
chaos, but the director
her to calm down.
he? How can
the patient was taken by his father.
are you? You can’t save a life, and you can’t stop someone
the point
let her vent her frustration. Seth stood by, allowing
In the end, exhausted and without any
director’s office, like a
the hallway wall, she mechanically dialed Brody’s number
the same.
began.
away her phone, her hand resting on her eyes, her
to be
and sorrow were palpable.
her and gently pulled her into his arms,
his deep and gentle voice emanating
go have lunch.”
no attempt to struggle
immediately, but after about a minute
sour plum juice and Tom Yum soup. I don’t want meat or
restaurants outside.”
calm and
seemed far too out of
closed her
down and picked her up. Cicely did not refuse, her
on him, her eyes closed,
Charlie to
Seth
she drank,
later, Charlie
with a slow, distinctive elegance.
napkin, and looked at Seth with
not want
grip on his
couch, her tone as cold and
Issac away, making me unable to
just think he’s left, not that he’s
divorce you over him?”
After setting the glass
might be right.”
at her lip, “Why? What else do you want? Aren’t the
it because I was the one who
of being dumped, and
has been trampled on, and you can’t get over it, so you won’t
thin lips pressed
himself, and after a long while, he
him. “So no matter what, this marriage… might
to be ended for
sardonic smile, “Can’t you just pretend
me?”
The fact is you wanted to dump me.
you for no
eyes, tinged with a cold
no reason,
knock on the door interrupted them,
stepped in, “Mr. Diaz, the
you; it
of the previous day and losing an entire building,
shareholders and executives were
had been bombarded with
him. Mr. Diaz had first gone to the Ellis Group, then straight
his wife’s side, cool and composed
But Charlie didn’t believe Mr. Diaz was unaware
situation truly was.
“Okay.”
and slowly closed her eyes against the back
couch.
up and grabbed his jacket from the couch. “I’ve got
mess out there, and you won’t gain anything from roaming
put in the hospital to avoid
silent. She could hear Seth’s
“Keep a close eye on her.
anywhere but the hospital.”
“Understood.”
*
came in to clear the table and tidy up the room, removing
remnants of the meal.
and left the ward. Two burly men followed her
natural thing
up to Creighton’s intensive care unit. The
waited outside for a good fifteen minutes before
could enter.
not optimistic. Creighton needed to stabilize
it past the critical forty-eight hours to be truly out of
thanked the doctor. She
rested
Cicely closed her eyes, pushing down the sourness
inside her.
said in those recordings. Yes,
me that USB drive. He’s part of a computer club
drive is a bit special. It can fry a
the drive and hides automatically. As soon
no issue. Joel and his team
retrieve the
need to worry. I’m your daughter, after all. How could
go
of my innocence. If they dare
I prove I’m clear, I’ll tear the place
up, but I’ve
department. The thought of it makes my hands itch to do it. But
to be a mess to deal with
get arrested,
you’ve got to recover quickly and be
support.”
away the tears at the corner
graying hair. Her heart was full
to say to someone,
talk about Issac’s situation, her desire to divorce Seth,
might be pregnant. But everyone who should
bystanders. Even if someone died, it
excitement for them.
person’s tragedy becomes another’s entertainment, the
is infuriating.
truly cared for her would
was why she couldn’t bring herself
these issues.
knew how much Issac meant to her, how heartbroken she’d
pregnancy would be
she couldn’t tell him
talked to Creighton about trivial things, carefully avoiding any mention
the Diaz
the ICU doctor came in to
unit, Cicely went to the hospital’s park and sat on
parking lot. Her mind was
about was hoping for Creighton to wake up; she couldn’t figure
anything beyond that.
at the distant parking
large bags and happy faces,
recognized a familiar figure carrying things from
hospital. At that moment, her
calling. He asked about her dad
his expression somber as he
from side to side, disbelief etched
unable to accept what had happened. After
around,
dead?”
cruel, ruthless reality
face.
as he replied, his
know.”
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up close, the resentment
pushed against
isn’t much. Seth thought she might slap him in fury,
before, but instead she pushed him, and caught off guard,
swayed almost imperceptibly.d2
persisted, “Is Issac
her gaze,
eyes widened, holding back restraint and forbearance.
go out last
take
him off, her eyes shimmering with
unshed tears.
darkened, his voice suddenly
Seth’s stern face in silence. Then,
she pulled out her phone
phone to her
started to ring.
or six attempts, she gave up
was in chaos, but the director
her to calm down.
is he? How
taken by his father.
save a life, and
What’s the point of this
vent her
scene. In the end, exhausted and without
the director’s office, like a zombie devoid
the hallway wall, she
the result was the same.
began.
hand resting on her eyes, her slender
ball. She seemed to be
and sorrow were palpable.
pulled her into his arms, his hand cradling
and gentle voice emanating from
go have lunch.”
no attempt to struggle or
about a minute of silence, she
Tom Yum soup. I don’t want
restaurants outside.”
surprised. Her current calm and
far too
closed her eyes,
and picked her up. Cicely did not refuse,
leaned on him, her
instructed Charlie to
and Seth
drank,
later, Charlie
with a napkin, and looked at Seth with a
“Do you not
grip on his cup
was leaning on the couch, her tone as cold and indifferent as
you think, by taking Issac away, making me unable
not that he’s dead, and that I
divorce you over him?”
silent. After setting the glass down, he said, “It
might be right.”
“Why? What else do you want? Aren’t the Ellis
my hands good enough? Or is it because I was the one
of being dumped,
on, and you can’t
thin lips pressed into
and after a long while, he hooked
him. “So no matter what, this marriage… might not
to be ended for
lips curled in a sardonic smile, “Can’t you just
me?”
can we pretend? The fact is you wanted to dump me. Why would
for no
a cold smile, grew chillier as
no reason,
door interrupted them, and Seth turned to open
Diaz, the company
for you; it can’t be delayed any
of the previous day and losing an
shareholders and
bombarded with calls, including the one
to him. Mr. Diaz had first gone to the Ellis Group, then
side, cool
didn’t believe Mr. Diaz was unaware
situation truly was.
“Okay.”
her gaze and slowly closed her eyes against the
couch.
his jacket from the couch.
and you won’t gain anything
hospital to avoid unnecessary
remained silent. She could hear Seth’s footsteps fading away, followed
a close eye
anywhere but the hospital.”
“Understood.”
*
in to clear the table
remnants of the meal.
Two
thing in the
the elevator up to Creighton’s
so she waited outside for a good fifteen
could enter.
still not optimistic. Creighton needed
it past the critical forty-eight hours
nodded and thanked the doctor. She
hand, and rested her cheek
pushing down the sourness and
inside her.
was said in those recordings. Yes, I said it,
Joel gave me that USB drive. He’s part
drive is a bit special. It can fry a computer,
the drive and hides automatically. As soon as someone
no issue. Joel and his team
and we retrieve the files,
really don’t need to worry. I’m your daughter, after all. How could I
go to the justice
If they dare to bring
clear, I’ll tear the place
growing up, but I’ve never actually dismantled
makes my hands itch to do it.
with later, and I’ll definitely need
me to get arrested, I
the place up. Dad, you’ve got to recover quickly and
support.”
up and wiped away the tears at the
graying hair. Her heart was full of pain and tenderness.
say to someone, so
situation,
that she might be pregnant.
someone died, it was
excitement for them.
person’s tragedy becomes another’s entertainment, the
is infuriating.
would react
couldn’t bring
these issues.
to her, how
pregnancy would be now.
in Seth too, so she
about trivial things, carefully
the Diaz
hour passed quickly, and the ICU doctor came in to
unit, Cicely went to the hospital’s
the parking lot.
was hoping for Creighton to wake up;
anything beyond that.
distant parking lot, watching
large bags and happy faces, others rushing
a familiar figure
hospital. At that moment,
asked about her dad
Erik said, “Go check on her for
man as he disappeared, then
a familiar face, one that
debates before.
Another assistant working alongside
take care of
the family, Erik was bedridden. There
doctor in the house, and she had not even returned
see how Danielle is
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walked over to the
the
the other end of the phone was long and
hands gripped the rusted railing tightly as she spoke
hadn’t dilly-dallied and just gotten on the
It wouldn’t have taken much, maybe just a minute sooner,
even ten might have been enough. We
and Issac wouldn’t
filled with helplessness and a choke of emotion
from the phone, “Cicely…”
Issac meant to me? He
around, but now that he’s
man’s granddaughter. So was
for Patty wasting so much time for the
wouldn’t have died.
a deep
for you.”
put away her phone and turned,
hospital.
been in Danielle’s room for
some lunch. The
either side of the hospital room door, not entering
her.
in Danielle’s room, looking haggard with sunken, swollen
sat at the edge of the bed,
when she heard a knock
doorway.
Patty had already jumped to
“What are you
the room. These
love and hate. It was best for him
affairs.
a wry smile, “Ms. Patty, Danielle has Ellis blood
I’m closer to her than you are, so why
she approached
fell on the person wrapped up so tightly on the bed, only
mouth visible.
was crusted with dry skin. Those
hatred, as if all her
tear Cicely apart.
well, and he asked me to come
you. So I came to see just how pitiful you
healed, and now you’re back
point of living
got no humanity? That’s your cousin you’re talking about,
really wish
shaking with rage. Her voice exploded
remained indifferent, her
bandages looked both comical and pitiable.
those eyes glared at her with a fury that
hatred.
at me? Seems like, Issac and I
you born under a cursed star? Why does everyone
you suffer misfortune?”
“You are the cursed one.” Her voice
speaking was pulling at her
eyes.
“Danielle, if you
things wouldn’t have happened. I wouldn’t have met
difference to me than
beside her,
sound? Danielle and Seth are like stray
you forgotten how you used to cling to
turned her head,
back. “What do you
out of your mind?” Cicely finally said, “Can’t you understand
a fight? Everyone knows how I feel
I was heartless and ungrateful, but somehow I
it’s actually you who are the most
“You…”
you think you’d still be alive to argue with
expect gratitude, but is
for your
the anger in her eyes intensifying. “You
curry favor so I wouldn’t stand in the
why would you bother to risk your lives
If you hadn’t come, we would have
the nerve to come
I haven’t even begun to settle the score with
of it all. How twisted must
so thankless, to be unable to distinguish right from wrong,
blatantly distort the truth.
slowly, her eyes narrowing with a dangerous glint
along, Danielle would be nothing
fate?
her words, her shoulders
never expected you to be falling over yourselves
They were saved by
if you scrape by every day from here on out, you live with
of gratitude. If it weren’t for you two,
in the hospital room. “Dead?
Cicely’s temples throb with a
with us? Got what he deserved, didn’t he?” The fury that had been brewing now
if the explosion
head. “You
his
wild rage emanating from
In her panic, she raised the paring knife she’d
you
figure rigid as a statue. Patty’s heart steadied, and her
smile. “Am I wrong? I didn’t ask you to come
made that choice on your
If you hadn’t come, how
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forehead stood out starkly against her
she felt. “Even if I did come
if you hadn’t stalled me for Danielle, Danielle would have
have died. No one in their right mind would have
something like that.”
lying in her bed, sensed the dangerous mood that Cicely was
paring
Pushing through the searing pain in
spat out each word with her raspy
who said you wanted to go upstairs to fetch your wedding
boarded the rescue helicopter right
might have even gone back for
Cicely’s face stiffened suddenly.d2
was now interspersed with painful gasps, “Besides,
body. No matter what, you can’t
on me and Patty.”
reasons for wanting to go upstairs
it didn’t matter anymore.
She had known it
saved them. They owed Issac
unforgivable as his death
there be
into fists, her body trembling
in Cicely’s pain. It was evident on
smugness. Cicely and the late Millie were so
temperament. Millie was a nothing more than a call girl, lived
than anyone else,
all the men seemed to have a soft spot
hadn’t seen her humiliated
daughter. She could almost see Millie’s
Cicely’s anguish.
satisfaction and triumph flickered in Patty’s eyes.
hurt her, badly,
suddenly let out a
came to
to gain your favor. You
faint smile and slowly lifted her left
a mocking tone, “We’re
contorted in shock, and
incredulously at Cicely.
vindicated. No wonder Patty could
realized it. It was indeed
relieving.
after Ray nearly forced himself on
fragile composure shattered,
on Seth?
certificate? It’s in the drawer
a few seconds, staring at the ring on
more grotesquely. “No! I don’t believe
me…”
cut her off, cool and dismissive, “Then why would he
I had already given up on him. Now that I think
man around that time. Perhaps he’s
mouth!” Patty was struggling to control
never fall for you. He
so other than him
think of why he would choose to marry me
Ellis Group shares, nothing
flickered, “If that’s the case, being open
lie to you?
recovering from her shock, eyed the
her lip. “Cicely, if you’re done, could you please leave?
father is not out of the
should spend
darkened as she turned to Danielle, her eyes
about? Who says my dad’s time is
noticed Patty’s gaze piercing her and continued despite
told me. They have been keeping it a secret because
is dying?!” Patty’s
Cicely frowned and as she turned, she saw Patty’s crazed
knife lunging toward her
shock, instinctively shielded her
all your fault! You
halted by the hutch behind
out and grasp
wrong with you?!”
seemed to emanate from
Cicely’s taut nerves. Patty’s
she glared
because of you! If it weren’t
Everyone would be fine. You’re like a curse. You
dead, go find Millie and stop
still reeling from Patty’s emotional outburst.
father’s condition this much? What was going through Patty’s
her father so much, why did
never fall for
One moment it was Millie’s face,
back and
seeing Patty’s bewildered look, glanced down at the knife in her
wrestle it away, Patty suddenly
Cicely’s hand.
frowned, but then Patty gave her a cruel smile. “I told you once at
even if I die, I’ll make sure Seth
could process her words,
plunged it into her own
eyes widened in horror as Patty, clutching her hand, yanked the
onto Cicely’s face and clothes.
grip, watching as her warm blood painted
Patty’s body began to slide down, she clung to Danielle’s
the blanket
expression spoke volumes. That word was alreay her
was on the blanket indescribably tight, her eyes locked onto Danielle’s, as
convey
terror, and she finally let out a piercing
“Patty, somebody… somebody help!”
Shane and two men who
in. The scene stunned them
bed, drenched in blood, while Cicely stood
a bloodstained knife, her
the first to snap out of it and called for
descended into chaos, and
receiving suspicious and avoidant
terrified. She might have been tough and brash,
such a gory scene, especially not
ushered out of the room
she shakily washed the blood
made her way to
arrived before visiting hours and stood outside the unit, lost and
men who had been with her immediately called
as they
daze, she overheard a
are you guys? Step
need to
few seconds of silence
“Cicely.”
blinked, slowly lifting her head and turning
woman stood before her, well-preserved,
youthful grace of a young lady, an air of
softening
in confusion at the
murmured, “Auntie Lana…”
on her, and with a slight frown, she tapped
mess.” The tap was firm, enough to make
wince and step aside.
see Cicely’s abnormal reaction. With a furrowed brow, Lana
her niece’s
her head
nonetheless.
seeing Cicely’s tears,
seen her cry even
been through, Lana
embrace. Stroking her hair, Lana whispered softly, “It’s
am here now.”
the hospital. Patty was in
they had witnessed upon
in the chest, the
passed out in the hospital
not wanting to influence Seth’s
events, but no matter how it was explained, everything seemed
Cicely.
ICU and saw Cicely
deep in conversation.
in black sighed in relief when they saw Seth.
Cicely tensed.
the young man
detachment beyond his years. But still,
at composure, Lana’s experienced eyes
through his façade.
No wonder Cicely had
My niece’s
confusion.
to Cicely, whose face was ghastly pale, he asked,
for
mother might be
already decided on a divorce,
no need for you to worry.” Lana was
up her mind about right and wrong,
stuck to it tenaciously, a
headaches.
darkened
divorce?”
why not let it go? Do you really
as if nothing has happened and continue living together? It’s better to part
young, so neither of you wastes the
respond to Lana but kept his eyes
“Did you say
narrowed her eyes at the
the shares
“Is Issac dead?”
mention of Issac, Cicely’s eyes shook, and she looked
stare, “You’re
which means we can’t get a
in Cicely’s heart, “Seth, just to avoid a divorce, you
have something to do with Issac’s disappearance?
with my own eyes, or hear of his death, we’re bound by
“Think what you want.”
out a chilly laugh, “I asked your mother,
insisting you couldn’t possibly fall for me, and I agreed it
But look at your actions now. Could it be that you’ve truly fallen for
hand in his pocket clenched slightly, his eyes narrowing, “What
you tell my
I saved her to use her to
proposal. And I asked her if
brooding gaze locked onto her, sharp and
in their emotional entanglement. Glancing at the
to the doctor, arrange
take your dad and you first,
bring your grandfather over.”
already
“If he refuses to
talk so much with him. If I remember
differences, living apart for two years will
dissolve a marriage.”
“I’ll come
follow Lana, Seth caught her wrist. “Cicely,”
finally revealing a trace of restraint, “Do you really
leave just like that?”
ahead
her silently, his voice subdued and steady,
provoke me.”
little. “It sounds like you’re
on leaving?”
“No.”
I’ll be leaving and I’ll complete other
later.”
and anger finally surfaced on Seth’s
not understand what
by his low growl. For a
spoke again, his gentle
Cicely. Don’t
palpitations. Painfully, she twisted her
to break free from his shackles. She didn’t answer
him
stared at her, the darker his
instinctively as she struggled.
thin layer of sweat had
forward, and grasped his hand,
unyielding as iron claws embedded in her
was slightly surprised. In the end, it was
to break
moment his grip loosened, Lana quickly
a wary gaze, her heart skipping a beat
bottomless eyes.
of look was that? It was
bottom of an abyss,
hurried away. She had never seen
that seemed to live in
back at Cicely and wondered if she
had provoked.
stood watching their retreating figures emotionlessly. His
“I told you, don’t provoke me.” Lana’s heart raced as she recalled Seth’s recently chilling
every word he had said. “Don’t
more ominous in hindsight.
considered how severe
could be.
know where the confidence came from, but she’d known all along
her killed if she
said.
nothing more desperate
but again, she was
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doctor,
presence of someone to lean on
Cicely feel considerably lighter.
half an hour, Lana did not stay in the
big brother,
talk for thirty minutes. She never liked wasting
meaningless activities.d2
at the
holding her father’s, her plea for comfort both
Lana pursed her lips. She raised her hand to gently
“You stay here with your dad for now. I’ll go check
grandpa.”
lightly, “Then I’ll visit
worry too much. Your grandpa’s spirit is
After all, what hadn’t he
opened her mouth to speak,
managed a soft “Mhm.”
took a deep breath, her hands sliding into the
you, and we’ll
finally relaxed a little. With her aunt gone,
concerning those two
she felt clueless on
ICU, they were met by
glanced
firmly on Cicely’s face. “Are you
seeing the uniforms, a wave of panic washed
stepped back. The officers noticed
glance.
there’s been an allegation against you for intentional assault
to come with us to the
one of
immediately thinking of Patty. Under
seemed anyone would
it; she went crazy on her
your cooperation at this stage. Please discuss
leading officer interrupted firmly, intent on taking
away.
the Department of
Cicely suddenly felt an eerie
yet was still trapped
herself between Cicely and the officers. “Hold
you taking
to lock
expressions grew stern. “Ma’am, please watch
work,”
insulted you? Is that how bold and sensitive
Can’t I even
lead officer’s face grew serious, “We’ll take her
she’s not involved,
with sarcasm,
the investigation is
officer’s frown deepened, “She’s a suspect
I don’t let
justice is punishable by up to three years
control, or a fine.”
Lana narrowed her eyes.
stepped forward
different question. “Who reported the
they answered,
whole being feeling like it
After a moment of suffocation, numbness set in. So, when he
him, was this his way of stabbing
at the realization
ruthlessness.
slowly. She stood still, her gaze fixed
in thought. Then, after several
any disturbance, rose gently. “Aunt
let them take
right now.”
think…” Cicely seemed not to hear
as if to herself.
niece’s profile,
smile.
he really
Seth who sent Issac away,
want to
if Seth loved her. Patty was mad,
starting to feel maybe he loved
didn’t want to let her leave with her aunt at any
of his fingers on her wrist from gripping tightly seemed to suggest
loved her as well.
and
So she wasn’t sure.
this question, the
emerged. To this moment, she still couldn’t understand
Reaper had stayed. It’s like a twilit night that
before, or a twilit night that just lost
darkening.
life… For some reason,
metaphor.
“He does.”
is abnormal, and that’s the
answer made Cicely smile. “Do you
what the young girl in front of her was thinking. “Cicely,
to think about
her smile and nodded faintly.
to leave, and visit grandpa. In order not
I’ll just go with
just come back; she felt like she just had a little
any more incidents now. So, she could
with them. Lana’s brow furrowed instantly as she
a gentle smile, “Just going
“No way!”
the air, brooking no
enforcement officers beside them darkened
we are well within our rights to deal
to
“You wouldn’t dare!”d2
cut Lana off.
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of being spoiled rotten overseas,
about the situation
check on grandpa and
please go first?
away, looking like I’m being
such seemingly
somewhat ridiculous, but that was just the kind of sentimental
she was.
with her eyes closed. “I’ll go with
that’s happened these past few
and deal with, and I don’t understand any of
to sort things out when you get back. You don’t need to
time for other important
“Alright, I’ll take care of everything
you up as
Cicely nodded, “Okay.”
*
officers approached, one lifting
other pulled out handcuffs.
Cicely’s eyes suddenly shrank, and she quickly withdrew
from just moments ago
“What are you
we need to ensure
cooperate with us.”
want to wear
the Ellis family. How could she possibly wear such
go with you and I won’t run. So there’s
lead officer spoke again: “If you don’t cooperate, don’t blame us
necessary forceful action.”
Without letting Cicely
“click,” those delicate wrists were
steel of the cuffs.
sudden tingle in her nose, biting her lip hard to
hands clenched into fists, shaking,
relaxed.
the emergency
eyes calmly watching her. She slowed
officer
Seth’s gaze remained fixed on the woman
handcuffs around her hands. His
his trouser pocket clenched tightly. After a
go with your
back at him.
a coldness seeping into her from every
shown fear and panic, was now facing him.
indifference, to anger, to detachment,
curve on her lips.
consequence of provoking you?
if I did actually hurt someone,
me give in
can you
dangerously, as if something feral
gaze. His hand in his pocket clenched again,
view, veins bulging, knuckles whitening,
when to fold, Cicely.” His voice was tense, as
choking him.
just laughed, tasting his words, “Know
looked down at the cold, silvery handcuffs on her
of showing goodwill?”
she didn’t wait to see Seth’s
forward. “Weren’t you in a
anymore? Even if you’re not, I’m
officers quickly followed
leaving the hospital, Cicely stopped again. Staring
“Could you cover this up for
officer borrowed a lab coat from
draped it over her.
Cicely’s eyes flickered.
ugly. Really
*
in the police car to the nearest precinct. Straight
went. She was then directed to sit
unease, she pretended to
one-way mirror opposite her,
varnished table with a
The working conditions were less than
uniformed officers, pistols at their hips,
didn’t begin immediately. Cicely sat quietly,
spot on
about the cop
as a psychological tactic, but did they
She didn’t hurt anyone.
one-way glass, Seth watched Cicely sitting there, her
indifferent.
the interrogator entered. The supposed
actual interrogation.
Liar.
interrogator asked her to
events.
fully, and she shared every detail she thought
she and Seth had gotten
loved
was insane, a total loon.”
stabbed herself with the knife.
me the assailant, right?”
Read The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride Chapter 2051-2060
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In Chapter 2051-2060 of the The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride series, The passage describes a conflict between Chloe and Keira. Keira has hurt Chloe, and Lance Olson is caught in the middle. An old lady named Hannah observes the situation, and she wants to meet Chloe due to her good nature. However, there is a potential issue with her grandson's arrival......... Will this Chapter 2051-2060 author Novelxo.com mention any details. Follow Chapter 2051-2060 and the latest season of this series at Novelxo.com.
The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride Chapter 2051-2060
The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride novel Chapter 2051-2060