Chapter 163

Something felt off in Theodore's voice on the phone—Victoria couldn't quite figure out what she was hearing, but it didn't sound like he was at the office. She shook her head, brushing off the odd feeling. Looking at the table full of dishes she'd carefully made, a quiet disappointment crept into her chest. Meanwhile, at the hospital— Right after Theodore ended the call with Victoria, the doctor stepped out of the room. "Doctor, how is she?" he asked, walking over. Shutting the door behind him, the doctor looked hesitant. "Mr. Chambers, the patient asked me not to tell anyone." Theodore's worry deepened. So Isabella really had been hiding things from him. "It's fine, just tell me," he said firmly. "I won't hold it against you." The doctor sighed—this was the head of Chambers Group, not someone he could afford to offend. Besides, under these circumstances, hiding the truth from family didn't sit right with him. "Miss Waters fainted—yes, she had a fever, but that wasn't the main cause. I