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

no way he would spare

Bianca, Natalie looked out of the car

and her face

the end, she called

Stephen quickly answered, “Nat!”

need

there no one in Verde City who can handle this case

“There is, but Cedric…”

but Stephen was a seasoned man and naturally

Yancey fly over there

“Okay,” Natalie replied.

able to help her manage her divorce, Natalie knew that no one else in this city would dare take

all, no one in Verde City was willing

kitchen. She was surprised by how quickly Bianca had reached home. She changed her shoes and walked over to find Blanca standing by

approached and turned off the

her, Blanca smiled and said, “Oh, you’re back? Why don’t you get changed? We’ll

she said that, nothing had been cooked yet. Natalie looked at Bianca’s clothes and noticed the cardboard box on the dining table that

a flash of guilt in her eyes as she said, “I’m sorry. I’ve caused you so

know?” Bianca

Natalie nodded. “Yes.”

“Did he threaten you?”

Natalie hesitated.

just a threat. Their relationship had escalated

than just a

Natalie didn’t know what to say.

could have imagined that two people who were once deeply in love would reach a point where

each

“Bia, don’t

“Silly girl. If I don’t take care of you

for you?”

offer from another law. firm! I’ll get a new job soon, and I’ll still be able

family. If she didn’t help her, Cedric would

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

touched? If so, buck up and stand up for yourself! Let those people see that you’re not someone who depends on

Bianca’s words were so similar to Stephen’s that she couldn’t

so beautiful when you smile. Is

it’s not Natalie replied.

this extent after

simply not worth

Natalie outside, and they sat down. At this

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