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

he would spare her friends and

of the car window. She was unable

her eyes, and her

end, she called

Stephen quickly answered, “Nat!”

need

City who can handle this case for

“There is, but Cedric…”

finish her sentence, but Stephen was

have Mr Yancey

“Okay,” Natalie replied.

manage her divorce, Natalie knew

Verde City was willing

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

turned off

back? Why don’t you get changed? We’ll

cooked yet. Natalie looked at Bianca’s clothes

was a 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 escalated

was more than just a threat. He

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

imagined that two people who were once

each

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

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

for you?”

worry! I already got an offer from another law. firm! I’ll get a new job soon, and I’ll still

now a person without any family. If she didn’t help her, Cedric would

of Bianca’s hand. She

up for yourself! Let those people see that you’re not someone who depends on a man

through her tears. Bianca’s words were so similar to Stephen’s that she

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

it’s not Natalie replied.

extent after spending

simply not

and they sat down. At this

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