Blizzard, First Love and a Wife Who Finally Snaps novel Chapter 8

Selena didn't sense anything amiss. Seeing that he was still on her side, a triumphant smile flashed in her eyes. Outwardly, she continued her gentle persuasion. "No, I can't do that. Misunderstandings are the worst thing for a marriage. They have to be resolved quickly. I can't control what Isabel does with other men or whether she explains herself to you, but I have to make my side clear. If you two get divorced because of me, I'll be branded as the other woman."

"You won't be," Adrian's voice was flat and calm. "I'm here."

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When Isabel finished her tests, she went to Dr. Lawson's office. To her dismay, Adrian and Selena were already there.

"Shit," Dylan muttered under his breath.

Selena smiled at her. "Isabel, we keep running into each other. It must be fate."

Isabel ignored her and handed her test results to Dr. Lawson.

Dr. Lawson was unaware of the complex relationships in the room. He simply focused on his job. "These results are consistent with the report from Riverstone Public. I know what we're dealing with. I'll schedule the surgery now."

Isabel thanked him and was about to leave when she heard a familiar, cold voice. "I'm afraid Dr. Lawson won't have time to perform her surgery."

Dr. Lawson paused. "Mr. Blackwell, what do you mean by that?"

Isabel froze, her feet rooted to the spot. She turned to face the man's tall, imposing back. "What do you mean by that, Mr. Blackwell?" she asked.

She didn't care how he doted on Selena. But her right hand was incredibly important. She had to ask.

Since they were getting a divorce anyway, she no longer felt bound by his rules. "My right hand is important. Even if you need him to treat her, can't you spare a few hours?"

Adrian remained with his back to her, but his voice grew even colder, seemingly annoyed that she had used his first name. "You have one right hand. Every part of her is precious."

Isabel felt a cold wind whip through the hole in her heart, each breath a stab of pain. She knew she could never compare to Selena in his eyes. She wasn't trying to cause a scene; Dr. Lawson himself had said Selena's condition wasn't urgent. She was just trying to fight for herself.

"I only need a few hours. After Dr. Lawson finishes my surgery, I won't bother him again. He can devote all his time to your... wife."

Adrian finally turned to face her, his gaze sharp and frigid. "You are in no position to bargain with me."