Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus) novel Chapter 392

Another Room

Victor was half-reclined on the bed, his brow furrowed and his breathing short and ragged, as if he were fighting through pain by sheer force of will.

Beside him, Dr. Brown methodically disinfected the wound with saline, carefully cleaning away the crusted blood and damaged tissue with a scalpel.

The Fitzgerald Mansion had always been prepared for emergencies. Ever since Dorian's illness years ago, the estate boasted a fully equipped medical suite—state-of-the-art machines and supplies stood ready for situations like this, making even minor surgeries possible without the need to rush to a hospital.

When the wound was finally clean, Dr. Brown smoothed a layer of ointment over it, then reached for gauze and began to wrap Victor's shoulder in thick, clean bandages.

With the dressing finished, Dr. Brown set up an IV drip, preparing to administer antibiotics.

But Victor's eyes snapped open. "Just the bandage. That's enough."

Dr. Brown frowned. "Sir, your wound is infected. You need antibiotics. A simple bandage won't be enough."

Victor's voice was cold, emotionless. "No need. Just do as I say."

Without another word, Victor reached for the black shirt draped beside him, ready to pull it on.

Seeing Victor's resolve, Dr. Brown could only comply, setting the IV bag and needle back on the medical cart.

Meanwhile, Isadora approached the room, raising her hand to knock—only to freeze as voices drifted through the door.

She hesitated, then dropped her hand and pushed the door open, stepping inside.

A sharp, metallic tang of blood assaulted her senses. On the floor lay the black utility jacket Victor had worn earlier. He sat on the edge of the bed, bare-chested, his right shoulder swathed in thick, fresh bandages.

Victor hadn't expected to see Isadora just then; surprise flickered in his eyes. Quickly, he pulled the black shirt over his head, trying to cover the wound.

But Isadora had already seen. Tears welled up in her eyes before she realized it, and her voice trembled as she rushed to his side. "What happened to your shoulder?"