Chapter 423: Trick Mortimer into Coming Over and Expose Him
Could it be that Isaac didn't lie to her, and everything he said was true?
Did Mortimer really intentionally bump Magnus into Isaac's foot?
And Magnus knew about it too?
Was that why he was afraid of Mortimer and relied on Isaac?
Nora could feel her heart racing, pounding erratically, and her mind was in chaos.
She clenched her fists tightly and looked deeply at Barrett, "Magnus, Mommy has a question for you."
Barrett asked in confusion, "What question does Mommy want to ask me?"
Nora asked seriously, "Do you remember how you got hurt?"
Barrett's face showed fear, his eyes flickering with panic, and he didn't answer Nora's question.
Nora pressed on, "Was it Isaac who hurt you?"
Barrett quickly shook his head and defended, "No, it wasn't Daddy!"
Isaac was good to him, and he couldn't let Nora suspect Isaac.
Nora squinted her eyes, "Then it was Mortimer?"
Barrett's eyes showed fear and conflict.
But in the end, he still shook his head and replied sullenly, "It wasn't Uncle Mortimer either."
He had promised Mortimer not to tell anyone the truth.
Not even Nora.
Even though Mortimer intentionally hurt him this time, Mortimer did raise him and gave him a second chance at life. Mortimer had the right to decide his life and death.
So, he couldn't blame Mortimer.
Otherwise, he would be a bad child, an ungrateful bad child.
Bad children didn't get love.
He didn't want to be a bad child.
He didn't want to be unloved.
Seeign Magnus's different reactions to Isaac's and Mortimer's names, Nora understood everything.
Magnus used to like Mortimer so much, but now he was scared when he heard his name.
If Magnus hadn't been hurt by Mortimer, why would he be afraid of him?
Nora felt a sharp pain in her heart, so painful that she couldn't breathe.
The person she trusted so much actually wanted her child dead.
Mortimer hurt her child and framed Isaac!
And she not only believed his lies but also had the culprit accompany Magnus, causing Magnus to be frightened again!
Thinking about how she asked Mortimer to spend more time with Magnus after he woke up today, and seeing Magnus's fearful expression, she felt heartbroken.
She also hated herself deeply.
"Mommy, it really wasn't Uncle Mortimer, don't misunderstand him. It was my own carelessness," Barrett added softly, his eyes red and filling with tears.
He clearly knew that Billy was deliberately hurting him.
When Mortimer went to hold him, he wanted to run away. Because at that time Isaac was getting angry near them, and he was scared and wanted to run away.
But Mortimer held him tightly, not letting him go.
Mortimer even held him and turned to face Isaac's kick.
No one knew better than him what the situation was at that time.
Only he knew best that Mortimer did it on purpose.
He was very scared, but more than that, he was sad and heartbroken.
The godlike image he had of Mortimer shattered completely.
But his life was given by Mortimer, so what right did he have to blame Mortimer?
"I understand. You should rest well," Nora stroked Barrett's cheek gently.
Barrett felt relieved when she didn't press further.
Great, he had kept the secret between him and Mortimer.
He wasn't a snitch or a bad child.
Barrett's body was still very weak, and he soon fell asleep again.
"What's wrong? Why do you look so upset? What happened?"
Isaac's deep voice suddenly came from above, pulling Nora back to reality.
Nora looked up, meeting Isaac's worried eyes, and shook her head, "Nothing, just thinking about some things."
Isaac asked, "You don't look well. Are you feeling unwell?"
"It's late. You should go rest. I'll stay here with Magnus."
Nora looked at him, hesitating to speak.
Isaac thought she was worried he would hurt Magnus, "If you're worried I'll hurt Magnus while you're not here, I can have surveillance cameras installed in the ward right away. You can monitor my every move."
Nora lowered her eyes, seemingly deep in thought.
After a moment, she replied, "Let's install the cameras tomorrow. It's too late today, and Magnus is already asleep. Let's not wake him."
Isaac's eyes showed a hint of bitterness.
Nora still doubted him and wanted to guard against him.
Although he had suggested installing the cameras, hearing Nora agree to it still made him feel hurt.
Nora stood up, "Magnus just woke up and lacks a sense of security. I'll leave him in your care tonight. In a few days, he shouldn't need someone with him all the time."
Isaac replied, "It's my duty to accompany him. No need to be formal with me."
Magnus was his child, and it was natural for him to accompany his own child.
Nora didn't say anything more, turned, and walked out of the ward, gently closing the door behind her.
Isaac kept his eyes on her.
It wasn't until her figure disappeared outside the door that he looked back at Barrett on the bed and sighed silently.
'Magnus, it seems I can't give you a complete family. Your mommy might never forgive me.' Isaac said in his heart.
He smiled bitterly.
Nora thought he had intentionally hurt Magnus.
No matter how he explained, she wouldn't believe him.
Now, even if Mortimer confessed, she wouldn't believe it.
For someone who hurt her child, she would never forgive them in this lifetime.
Thinking of this, Isaac felt a suffocating heaviness in his heart.
In the end, he had messed things up.
Mortimer was right about one thing.
He had been too impulsive.
If he hadn't acted rashly, Mortimer wouldn't have had the chance to frame him.
He had handed the opportunity to Mortimer, allowing him to successfully frame him.
After leaving the hospital, Nora didn't return to her room.
She walked alone in the estate's garden.
The cool night breeze was a bit chilly, but she had no reaction, walking expressionlessly along the path.
The bodyguards, worried about her safety, followed her at a distance.
Although this was a private estate with no intruders or wild animals, and normally there wouldn't be any danger, they were worried Nora might get lost.
The estate was very large, covering an area about one-tenth the size of Aridonia.
For someone who was bad with directions or unfamiliar with the place, getting lost was normal.
After walking for a while, Nora turned to the two bodyguards, "You don't need to follow me. I want to walk alone and clear my mind. Don't disturb me."
The bodyguards hesitated, "But Mrs. Porter, you might get lost or have an accident."
Nora replied, "I have my phone. If anything happens, I'll call for help."
The bodyguards had nothing to say and could only stop.
Nora walked a bit further and came to an artificial lake.
She sat on a rock and took out her phone, finding Mortimer's number."
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