Chapter 340 On the Brink of Death
"Don't worry, I'll look after her," Isabella reassured, trailing behind the departing figure. Alexander's countenance, on the other hand, was etched with deepening concern. Could it be that she was succumbing to another fever? He resolved to take her temperature immediately. Regret gnawed at him for his earlier impulsiveness; he knew she wasn't typically like this. That night, she had confessed her feelings for him."Are you well?" Isabella inquired, her voice echoing in the closed confines of the bathroom. Victoria stood by the sink, her reflection staring back at her from the freshly cleaned basin. She met Isabella's gaze in the mirror, "I'm fine.""There's no need for pretenses, it's just us here," Isabella began, her voice heavy with an unspoken burden. "Truthfully, I don't have much time left. I hope you'll consider divorcing Alexander sooner rather than later." Victoria's eyes widened in confusion, but she remained silent. Isabella sighed, her shoulders sagging under the weight of her confession. "I have cancer. The doctors say I have, at most, half a year left. I don't want to leave this world with any regrets. If this isn't enough to make you leave Alexander, then I want to tell you everything about us, including the incident in Country M."Victoria's mind reeled. "What?""Yes, I arranged for someone to frighten you, hoping it would push you to divorce Alexander. But when I learned that he had gone beyond merely scaring you, I informed Alexander. That man is still at large, but once apprehended, we'll hand him over to the authorities. Even if you wish for him to rot in jail. Victoria, Alexander and I had a falling out over that incident, but he has since forgiven me. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been here in the middle of the night after learning that I had someone intimidate you, right?"Victoria stared at Isabella, disbelief etched on her face. So, it was Isabella who had orchestrated the whole thing. And Alexander was privy to everything. What was their plan? To humiliate her, toy with her, and then what?"I heard Alexander took your documents. Don't worry, I'll ask him to return them to you later. You can file for a divorce and return to Country M to live the life you desire.""Why?" Victoria finally found her voice, her words echoing in the sterile bathroom."Why?" Isabella echoed, her brow furrowed in confusion. She had assumed that after revealing everything, Victoria would understand her insignificant place in Alexander's heart."Why should my life be dictated by you? I won't leave," Victoria declared, her voice firm and resolute."You won't leave? You have no place here in City A anymore. Today, rumors of your pregnancy are circulating. If you stay, you'll only be infamous, despised like a rat in the street," Isabella countered, her voice laced with urgency. She believed Victoria should return to Country M immediately."Is that so? I want to see how others will come after me. I won't leave. I was born here, I am still the lady of this house," Victoria retorted, her determination unwavering. She was curious to see how this couple would continue their charade. From this day forward, she wouldn't dwell on whether there was love or not, she just wanted to ensure they couldn't be together openly. What did it matter if Isabella was terminally ill? What did it matter if Alexander had kept secrets from her?With her piece said, Victoria turned on her heel and strode towards the door. Isabella was momentarily taken aback, but quickly regained her composure. She couldn't let Victoria blurt out these revelations to Alexander. "Victoria," she called out, hastening after her.
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