Chapter 5 Isabella looked at Victoria and replied readily , If you want him , then take him . She said it as if he were a display item on a shelf , available for anyone to claim . Victorias face lit up with joy , and she immediately hugged Nathan tightly . But her happiness was short lived . She quickly realized that Nathan stood stiffly in her embrace , as if he had turned into stone . Puzzled , she looked up at him and saw that his eyes were fixed on Isabella with an expression so chilling it made her shiver . Isabella , you must be delirious from your fever . Do you even know what youre saying ? The Isabella of the past loved him to a suffocating degree . She had given up her cherished career to care for him , endured bitter herbal remedies daily in hopes of bearing his child , and sacrificed her self respect entirely for his love . She was even nicknamed the bootlicker wife by people in the capital . 0.00 % 12:07 Chapter 5 But now , this same Isabella was speaking of him as though he were an unwanted object to be discarded . My fever is gone , and my mind is perfectly clear . I know exactly what Im saying , Isabella replied nonchalantly . Nathan eyed her , his tone uncertain . No regrets ? Isabella glanced at the matching couples rings on his and Victorias fingers and smirked . Hill , the matching ring on your left hand is identical to Victorias . Since shes the one you love , why would you think Id want you ? My standards for a partner may not be high , but loyalty is a non negotiable baseline . Ill find someone who loves me wholeheartedly and live a steady , happy life . Why should I waste my time on someone like you unfaithful and unreliable ? A man like you , a textbook example of a scumbag whats there to miss ? Once I recover , Ill divorce you . Nathan looked down at his ring , a flicker of guilt flashing through his eyes . Youre misunderstanding . Victoria and I just happened to buy the same ring . This isnt a couples ring , he explained , pulling it off and slipping it into his pocket Victorias face turned pale as she stared at Nathan in disbelief , tears pooling in her eyes . Hurt and overwhelmed , she ran out of the room sobbing . 120 Chapter 5 Nathan watched her retreating figure , his expression dark and unreadable . His fists clenched tightly as he turned back to Isabella . Isabella , I cant leave you now , youre not in good health . But if you still insist on divorce after youve recovered , Ill grant it . He left abruptly , hurrying after Victoria . Isabella stared at her IV drip , no longer pretending to be strong . Her frail body wouldnt allow her to . But once she left the hospital , she vowed to end things with this man for good . She didnt need a man who couldnt stay loyal . The next morning , Isabella was half asleep when she overheard nurses whispering outside . The patient in the room next door tried to jump off the roof last night . The crown prince stayed up there with her all night , pleading with her until she came down . I dont understand him . That woman is sickly and far from an ideal match , yet he treats her like a treasure . He even went through so much trouble to find her Sis for the kidney transplant . And now that she has a new lease on life , she doesn t appreciate his efforts . 12.07 Chapter 5 If you ask me , hes blind and foolish , deserving of whatever misery he gets . The real victim here is the one in this room . After being drained of all her value by those two star crossed lovers , her Sis got what she wanted and now wants to steal her husband , too . This poor woman is about to be left with nothing , and she doesnt even seem to fight back . Isabellas toes curled in anger , gripping the edge of the bed tightly . Her bloodshot eyes glistened with suppressed tears . After the nurse replaced her IV drip , she finally drifted back to sleep , only to be awakened at noon by hunger . Her stomach growled loudly . She hadnt eaten breakfast , and now she felt like she could eat a horse . Grabbing her phone , she ordered takeout : chicken and mushroom stew , birds nest soup with abalone , and plain porridge with steamed buns . Not long after she placed the order , Nathan unexpectedly showed up . His eyes were red , a mix of exhaustion and something Isabella couldnt quite decipher guilt ? Isabella , I want to send you abroad . Isabella blinked in shock . 12.07 Chapter 6 2PA Mouchers Your presence greatly affects your Siss mood . She needs to stay happy for the sake of her health . So , I think its best if you leave the country for a while . Once shes stable , Ill bring you back . What do you think ? Isabella stared at him in disbelief , the nurses earlier conversation replaying in her mind . Furious , she grabbed the nebulizer from her bedside table and hurled it at him . He dodged it just in time . Nathan Hill , youre disgusting . If you love Victoria so much , divorce me and be with her ! Nathan picked up the nebulizer and set it aside before pulling her into his arms . Isabella , I know youre upset . Just this once give me some time . Once you return , I promise Ill cut ties with her and focus on us . Isabella felt a surge of nausea and pushed him away , vomiting all over him . Glaring at him , she shouted , You make me sick ! Get out ! I never want to see you again ! But Nathan only held her tighter , sighing . Isabella , youre 66.51 % 1207 Chapter 5 jealous , arent you ? I know you love me . But Victoria is your Sis ; you wouldnt want anything to happen to her , would you ? Isabella was too upset to form coherent words . Go … just go … I dont want to see you … Eventually , Nathan let her go . Isabella , believe me , I wont abandon you . Think of it as a vacation . Ill bring you back in three months at most . Leave ! she screamed , her voice hoarse . Reluctantly , Nathan left the room . Exhausted , Isabella collapsed back onto the bed , drained as if she had just fought a losing battle . Outside , Nathan asked the doctor , Why is she vomiting so much ? Is something wrong? The doctor replied , Mrs. Hill has a cold and has been under a lot of emotional stress lately , which could be straining her digestive system . Vomiting isnt unusual . Make sure she eats regular meals and gets plenty of rest . Only then did Nathan realize he had forgotten to bring her 12:07 Chapter 5 248 Vouchera breakfast . Guilt weighed on him . Determined to make amends , he hurried to get her some food , but as he approached her room , he ran into the delivery person carrying an extravagant meal . He watched as the delivery person walked straight into Isabella s room . 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