Chapter 37 She Can’t Afford It

Her hatred stung his heart, but he remained resolute.

‘I’m not asking you to remain blind forever. It’s temporary. Isabella needs the surgery now, and I will find suitable eyes for you as soon as possible…”

Before he could finish his sentence, Natalie slapped him hard across the face.

Temporary?

What was that supposed to mean?

She glared at Cedric one last time and turned to open the hospital room door. Then, she said coldly, “She can’t afford my eyes, and neither can you.”

With that, she left, ignoring the man who radiated an icy aura behind her.

Cedric had finally said it.

Natalie had given up on having any illusions about him, but it still hurt when it came to this moment.

Ten years. They had ten years together…!

What drove him to make such a decision for another woman?!

What was the reason behind it all? 1

Natalie asked herself these questions repeatedly but couldn’t find the answers.

If Cedric didn’t tell her, she… would never know.

Natalie had no recollection of how she left the hospital. In the car, she called Bianca. Blanca must have been very busy since she only answered at the very last second.

She didn’t sound like she was in a good mood.

“Nat.

Bia, are you okay?

hinking of what Cedric had said, Natalie’s heart clenched. She had always known that when it came to Cedric, he would react like this if pushed too far.

Bianca responded, “Tm on my way home. Are you at home?”

“L be back soon!”

“Alright, I’ve bought groceries. I’ll cook something delicious for you.”

Bianca’s words comforted Natalie somewhat, but she knew how Cedric was. With how he was treating

was no way he would spare

ending the call with Bianca, Natalie looked out of

and her face was

she

Stephen quickly answered, “Nat!”

need a

Verde City who can handle this case

“There is, but Cedric…”

but Stephen was a seasoned man and naturally

have Mr Yancey fly over

“Okay,” Natalie replied.

Natalie knew that no one else in

in Verde City was willing to offend the

the apartment, Natalie heard the sound of running water coming from the kitchen. She was surprised by how quickly Bianca had reached home. She changed her shoes and walked over to find Blanca standing by the sink. The basin

turned

back? Why don’t you get changed?

Natalie looked at Bianca’s clothes and noticed the cardboard box on

was a flash of guilt in her eyes as

already know?” Bianca

Natalie nodded. “Yes.”

“Did he threaten you?”

Natalie hesitated.

just a threat. Their relationship had escalated to

just a threat.

moment, Natalie didn’t know what to say.

who were once deeply in love

for each other’s

“Bia, don’t worry about

nonchalantly, “Silly girl. If I don’t take care of you now, who will?

for you?”

another law. firm! I’ll get a new job soon, and I’ll still be able to help you! I

person without any family. If she didn’t help her, Cedric would probably torment

dripped onto the back of Bianca’s hand. She looked up to

those people see that you’re not someone who depends on a

but laugh through her tears. Bianca’s words were so

beautiful when you smile. Is it worth crying

it’s not Natalie replied.

this extent after

was simply not worth

down. At this point, she didn’t feel like cooking at all.

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