Chapter 26 The Taste of Losing a Child Is Unpleasant, Right?
One app opened, then a second, a third...
Amelia calmly operated her phone, one after another. Finally, she searched on a search engine and found that the song already had its own encyclopedia entry.
Still the same three lines, all about Isabella.
Even when asking AI, the answer was the same.
Seeing this, Amelia put down her phone and chuckled softly.
Isabella really had guts.
If Isabella had recently discussed this with the Adams Group, Jeffrey, who was particularly concerned about this matter, would definitely know, and she would know too.
But there was nothing.
Given Jeffrey's temperament—quick to anger and hating evil with a passion—he wouldn't agree either.
Didn't understand?
Didn't take the Adams Group seriously?
Thought everything could be solved with William around?
Or felt that with only half a year left, she didn't care about anything anymore?
While thinking, sobbing sounds came from beside her.
Amelia looked over and saw Sable wiping her tears.
Noticing Amelia watching her, Sable immediately wiped her tears and said: "Lika, this song is so moving, I'm sorry..."
"Sorry, I shouldn't be boosting others' morale."
"...Wait, Isabella is a judge, not a contestant..."
Sable was crying in confusion.
Amelia found her quite cute and reached for a tissue to wipe Sable's tears.
"It's not your fault," Amelia said softly to comfort her. "I also think this song is very good."
After all, she wrote it herself.
Only then did Sable breathe a sigh of relief.
Soon, Isabella finished singing. Her tear-streaked face appeared on the live camera, showing a broken yet strong beauty.
The next moment, the live camera cut to William in the audience.
William had his own exclusive seat.
Excellent view, yet with enough privacy.
Although there had been rumors that William came, those were all gossip, and most of the audience hadn't seen him.
But when the broadcast equipment panned from the stage, everyone could see clearly.
In fact, the camera deliberately focused on William.
William in his seat looked as calm as usual. His custom-tailored suit showed off his tall figure. Sitting there, without any embellishment, one could feel his nobility.
His hands rested casually on the armrests, but sharp-eyed people could notice that the corners of his eyes, perhaps due to the lighting, were slightly red.
The venue erupted in screams.
"It's Mr. Brown!"
"Mr. Brown looks especially handsome today!"
"Mr. Brown usually doesn't attend these events, but today he made an exception for Isabella! If this isn't love, what is!"
"Mr. Brown's eyes are red, he must be sad for Isabella too."
...
Isabella bowed slightly to the audience below.
She reached up to wipe the tears from her eyes, looking fragile and beautiful.
"Thank you."
Isabella said softly: "Thank you for your love, and thank you to that..."
The corners of her mouth lifted in a smile: "That special person."
"Even though my life is coming to an end, even though there will be much pain, I want to say, with you here, I'm not afraid of any malicious persecution."
After Isabella finished speaking, the lights came on.
"So moving, this song is so beautiful!" The host walked out wiping her eyes. "Isabella, can I ask who that special person is?"
Isabella smiled without responding, but the camera cut to William again.
Everything was self-evident.
After a few more pleasantries, Isabella left the stage.
Next came the contestants' performances.
When the first singer was about to finish, Amelia was called to wait backstage.
As Amelia walked through the staff passage from backstage, Isabella, who had just gone to the audience to talk with William, was returning to backstage through the same passage.
The two were about to pass each other.
"Lika." Isabella called out to Amelia.
Amelia paused slightly and looked at Isabella before her.
"Did it sound good?" Isabella asked with a smile. "My performance."
Amelia smiled lightly: "The song is very good."
Isabella's smile deepened.
"I think that song just now can make you recognize my abilities."
Amelia smiled without speaking.
Isabella continued: "When we form teams later tonight, do you want to join me?"
Today was the first live broadcast of "Voice of Heaven." The content included the debut of each judge and contestant, as well as team formation.
Three judges, each leading 4 people, with mutual selection rounds.
"I haven't even sung yet, and you're already asking me this." Amelia found it even more ironic. "Aren't you afraid I'll be terrible and drag you down?"
"I think you'll choose me, because we have a common enemy." Isabella smiled and took a step forward, getting closer to Amelia.
She leaned in and whispered in Amelia's ear: "Lika, do you know why you can't officially become Jeffrey's girlfriend?"
Amelia raised her eyebrows slightly. She didn't understand what Isabella was talking about.
Her?
Jeffrey's girlfriend?
Satisfied with the masked woman's reaction, Isabella continued: "Because someone is blocking your path."
"Who?"
Isabella's smile deepened, and she parted her lips—
"Amelia. It's Amelia blocking your path."
Amelia was a bit speechless and looked at Isabella strangely.
Isabella straightened up. She said: "It's okay if you don't believe me. Later you'll know what I'm saying is absolutely true."
Isabella's gaze fell on her belly, and she left with one final sentence: "Losing a child doesn't feel good, does it."
Then, Isabella said no more and walked straight toward the back.
At the other end of the passage, staff were already urging her. Amelia didn't linger and hurried over.
After walking a few steps, Isabella turned back and looked at the other's back with satisfaction.
That's right, she did it on purpose.
She deliberately chose to tell her this right before "Lika" was about to go on stage. There were two benefits.
One: Disturb "Lika's" thoughts and make her perform poorly.
This masked woman didn't come to rehearsal, so she didn't know her abilities and hadn't specifically had someone "coach" her, so she might not understand the rules.
Today was her, Isabella's, home court. She wanted to be the best of the whole show!
Two: Plant hatred for Amelia in "Lika's" heart.
After all, having miscarried for Jeffrey without gaining status, hadn't "Lika" felt confused or hateful?
Since there was hate, she had to direct that hate toward Amelia.
She wanted to turn this masked woman into a gun in her hand pointed at Amelia!
The more Isabella thought about it, the more she felt her plan was flawless. She withdrew her gaze with satisfaction and walked toward backstage.
Amelia, who had reached the passage entrance, paused slightly and looked back at Isabella's departing figure.
She said nothing.
At the same time, in a small room, two people listened to the conversation from the recording equipment labeled [Staff Passage], their eyes wide.
"Should we report this?" one of them asked.