Chapter 452: The Late Menstruation (14)

That night, she made a phone call to him, sent him a text message, and she knew that the child in her belly might not be saved. But she was desperate, wanting someone to accompany her, or rather, admitting that people are naturally weak. Only when they face the most miserable situation do they know who is most important in their hearts. However, even though Isabel Smith understood everything, she was still somewhat afraid to accept Percy Stanton's kindness.

She had lost so much, and the more someone has lost, the more they fear getting hurt. The only way to avoid getting hurt is to never have anything at all.

Isabel Smith was genuinely afraid, afraid that she didn't know when a sharp dagger might suddenly appear from behind all this goodness.

Just as the saying goes in English: Once bitten, twice shy.