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

now, there was no way he would spare her

the call with Bianca, Natalie looked out of the car window. She was

in her eyes, and her face

she called her

Stephen quickly answered, “Nat!”

I need a

no one in Verde City who can handle this case

“There is, but Cedric…”

her sentence, but Stephen was a seasoned

have Mr Yancey fly over

“Okay,” Natalie replied.

divorce, Natalie knew that no one else in this city

all, no one in Verde City was

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

approached and turned off

back? Why don’t you get changed?

been cooked yet. Natalie looked at Bianca’s clothes and noticed the cardboard box on the dining table that Bianca

was 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.

a threat. Their relationship had escalated to an irreconcilable

more than just a threat. He even…!

know what to say.

people who were once deeply in love would

each other’s

said, “Bia, don’t

care of you now, who will? Who else will

for you?”

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

If she

of Bianca’s hand. She looked up

dear! Are you feeling touched? If so, buck up and stand up for yourself! Let those people see that you’re

her tears. Bianca’s words were so similar to Stephen’s that she couldn’t stop

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

it’s not Natalie replied.

extent after spending ten

was simply

outside, and they sat down. At this point, she didn’t feel like cooking

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