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

there was no way he

Natalie looked out of the car window. She was unable to

in her eyes, and her face was

end, she called

Stephen quickly answered, “Nat!”

need a

City

“There is, but Cedric…”

finish her sentence, but Stephen was a seasoned man and naturally understood the

I’ll have Mr Yancey fly

“Okay,” Natalie replied.

Natalie knew that no one else in this city would

Verde City was willing to offend the Johnson

the apartment, Natalie heard the sound of running water coming from the kitchen. She was surprised by how quickly Bianca had reached home.

turned

you’re back? Why don’t you

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

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

know?” Bianca

Natalie nodded. “Yes.”

“Did he threaten you?”

Natalie hesitated.

relationship had escalated

more than just a threat. He even…!

Natalie didn’t know what to say. She despised Cedric and wished

who were once deeply

for each other’s

her head and said, “Bia, don’t

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

for you?”

worry! I already got an offer from another law. firm! I’ll get

If she didn’t

Bianca’s hand. She looked up to find Natalie crying!

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

Bianca’s words were so similar

Look, you’re so beautiful when you smile. Is it worth

it’s not Natalie replied.

this extent after spending

simply not

sat down. At this point,

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