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Chapter 60

Author: Lana Mora
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She had no choice but to wear a false mask, responding to him with feigned politeness:

“At that time, I had just donated a kidney, my health wasn’t good. How could I possibly conceive and give birth?”

Nathan didn’t press the issue any further. After all, he had no expectations of having a child with Isabella.

“It’s better you didn’t have the child. A mother like you, so irresponsible, doesn’t deserve to bear my child.”

His words stung, and Isabella clenched her hand into a fist under her sleeve, her nails digging into her skin. But when her eyes caught the smug look on Victoria’s face, she suddenly deflated.

She forced herself to adopt a fake, sweet smile. “Hubby, if I don’t have children, you’ll end up without heirs.”

Nathan was furious, but Victoria was unbothered. “Isabella, these days, what successful man doesn’t have a few charming women on the side? What successful man doesn’t have a few illegitimate children?”

Isabella smiled calmly, her tone sharp as she retorted, “Oh, but the
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  • Can't Win Me Back   Chapter 52

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