328 He Is Careful
It was late at night like a black curtain fell from the night sky. Loud music and cheers came from a luxury yacht. The deck party began.
Cedric went downstairs and knocked on the door to Isabellaâs room. âIsabella, itâs about to start. Have you got dressed?â
âThe dress that you gave me...ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âItâs too tight. I canât pull the zipper up.â Isabella said embarrassedly.
âWhat?â
Cedric knocked on the door again. âOpen the door. Iâll show you.â
Isabella opened the door.
The lights in the room were dim, and the moonlight on the deck was soft and bright. Isabella held the dress that could not cover her chest and lowered her head. Her face was flushed with embarrassment.
Obviously, she had tried hard to put on this dress for a long time.
.....
Cedric looked at her cheek and Isabellaâs neck. He calmed himself and looked behind her. âIt was made according to your size. There shouldnât be such a mistake. Iâll pull it for you.â
Isabella nodded resignedly. Without the dress, she could not attend this eveningâs ball party. Cedric did not inform her in advance that there would be a ball and that she needed to get dressed. He had already prepared everything she needed as he only wanted Isabella to enjoy herself, so he did not want her to be disturbed by other things.
Cedric came behind Isabella.
âLetâs come here a bit.â
Isabella said and took a step towards the dark place.
Cedric was puzzled. âI canât see clearly here. Let me turn on the lights?â
âNo, no!â
âDonât turn on the lights,â Isabella hurriedly declined.
Cedric was stunned. âWhy...â
Isabella bit her lips, not knowing what to say.
âIs there a problem? Isabella?â Through the dim light, Cedric sensed Isabellaâs embarrassment. âIs there anything inconvenient? Just tell me... Do you feel like you donât want me to see your back? If you mind it, I can cover my eyes.â
Isabella could not help but laugh.
âIâm not that conservative. I have scars. Iâm afraid I might scare you...â
âScars?â
âYes. Didnât you touch it today? Itâs better if you donât see it too clearly. Iâm afraid youâll feel disgusted,â Isabella said in a light voice.
âThat scar?â
Cedricâs eyes darkened, but her tone was still gentle. âHow old were you when you fall on the glass?â
âSeven.â
Isabella thought for a moment. âItâs been too long. I canât remember it very clearly. I only remember it was very painful and I bled a lot. My mother was so scared that she fainted.â
Cedric reached out and stroked Isabellaâs back.
It was rough, and the hideous scars could be seen under the dim light.
âDonât. Itâs itchy.â Isabella dodged with a smile and rebuked, âCedric, stop touching me. Iâll hit you if you touch me again! Curiosity might get you beaten. Hurry up and zip it up!â
Cedric smiled and pinched Isabellaâs dress. âThere are many scars. Tell me. What happened at that time?â
âI crashed through the glass from the second floor and fell down.â
Isabella said honestly, âThe glass fell to the ground. At that time, there was no tempered glass that could prevent cuts, so many of them were directly stabbed into my flesh. It was quite deep. When I was young, I didnât think it was something. When I grew up, I felt it looked horrible.â
âWho made you fall down? How strong that person was?â
âNot that strong. Rosy was five years older than me. I...â
Isabella suddenly realized something and hurriedly changed her words, âAt that time, we were fighting and chasing each other, then...â
Cedricâs eyes suddenly darkened. âIn other words, it was the Smiths. Did your sister, who had no blood relations, push you?â
Isabella had never expected Cedric to be so straightforward. Many people had asked about the scars on her back, including Joseph.
As long as she said that she was injured from the fall, almost no one would ask any more questions. At most, they would just sigh that she was lucky. She did not expect Cedric to be so careful. This made her feel warm.
âRosy did push me.â
âBut you know. Kids are always crazy.â Isabella pursed her lips.
Cedric snorted, âA teenager is not that young and she should know it was dangerous.â
Isabella did not answer. She did not know how to continue the conversation. It was not good to complain about the past. However, Cedricâs tone made her feel like he had changed into a different person. He was very cold and no one could approach him.
Cedric slowly pulled up the zipper. Isabella immediately took a deep breath to make it easier. Cedric smiled and said, âWhatâs going on? Did you gain some weight in just two days?â
Isabella murmured, âIâve been living too comfortably these past few days. I eat and drink whatever I want at your place. Iâm lazy and havenât practiced.â
Cedric glanced at Isabellaâs chest. âI think they might have underestimated your chest because it looks quite small. I didnât expect it...â
Isabella instantly blushed. âReally?â
Cedric couldnât help but laugh. He slowly pulled the zipper to her neck, and then signaled her to come to him. âBeautiful! Beauty, letâs go. Tonight, you will definitely be able to amaze everyone.â
In the deck party.
Zachary loved parties.
He was standing at the highest place, holding the microphone and shouting excitedly, âYes, yes! Letâs party tonight!â
Joseph was drinking in a corner.
Stella was wearing a beautiful silver dress with pearls and was accompanied by his side. She was extremely beautiful. âJoseph, arenât you going to dance?â
âNo, enjoy yourself.â
Joseph said gently, âI wanted you to be livelier. Go dance for a while. The doctor said that this is better for you.â
âAre you going to accompany me?â Stella blinked.
Joseph shook his head. âIâm a little tired today. I donât want to move.â
âMr. Joseph, letâs dance together?â
Doris felt that Joseph treated her very differently today. After dressing up, she ran over and hugged Josephâs arm. She was smug.
Joseph looked at Doris up and down and frowned. âDid you just come back from the zoo?â
Doris was stunned. âZoo?â
âLike a turkey with all kinds of feathers.â
âI canât stand your colorful dress. You should go find Zachary. You two should be a couple,â Joseph sneered.