Chapter 46

She stopped at the door of Desmond's hospital room, eyes instantly welling up when she saw how much weight he'd lost during this whole ordeal. Sniffling, she muttered, "Desmond, I found out who did this to you. It was Francis and Nora... the two people you trusted the most." Life's just cruel sometimes. Desmond didn't have many close friends, but Isabella had always seen how much he genuinely cared about them. And now… it ended like this. She let out a soft sigh. From then on, she pretty much made the hospital her second home. Every day, she'd help clean him up, sit by his side, and talk to him like nothing had changed. Before she knew it, a whole month had passed. Everyone in the Marson family—except for Old Mrs. Marson—was slowly being moved by her dedication. The elders who used to disapprove of her and Desmond? Not a word now. Their silence basically meant acceptance. Some of the younger relatives even tried to talk Old Mrs. Marson into softening up. She gave them a sharp glare and