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

way he would spare

the call with Bianca, Natalie looked out of the

eyes, and

end, she called her

Stephen quickly answered, “Nat!”

I need a

in Verde City who

“There is, but Cedric…”

Stephen was a seasoned

Yancey fly over

“Okay,” Natalie replied.

wasn’t able to help her manage her divorce, Natalie knew that no one else in this

in Verde City was willing to offend the Johnson

reached home. She changed her shoes and walked over to find Blanca standing by the

approached and turned off

smiled and said, “Oh, you’re back? Why don’t

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

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

know?” Bianca

Natalie nodded. “Yes.”

“Did he threaten you?”

Natalie hesitated.

wasn’t just a threat. Their relationship had

was more than just a threat.

moment, Natalie didn’t know what to say.

have imagined that two people who were once deeply in love

for each

her head and said, “Bia, don’t worry about my issues for

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

for you?”

law. firm! I’ll get a new

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

of Bianca’s hand. She looked

Let those people see that you’re not

laugh through her tears. Bianca’s words were so similar to

Look, you’re so beautiful when you smile. Is it worth crying over a man?”

it’s not Natalie replied.

after spending ten

was simply not worth

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

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