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

was no way he would spare her

of the car window. She was

eyes, and

she called

Stephen quickly answered, “Nat!”

I need

one in Verde City who can handle this case

“There is, but Cedric…”

her sentence, but Stephen was a seasoned man

Yancey

“Okay,” Natalie replied.

knew that no one else in

in Verde City was willing to offend the

from the kitchen. She was surprised by how quickly Bianca had reached home. She changed her

and turned

Blanca 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 cardboard box on the dining

eyes as she said, “I’m sorry. I’ve caused you so

know?”

Natalie nodded. “Yes.”

“Did he threaten you?”

Natalie hesitated.

wasn’t just a threat. Their relationship had escalated

than just a threat.

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

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

each

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

girl. If I don’t take care of you now, who

for you?”

worry! I already got an offer from another law. firm! I’ll get a new job soon, and I’ll still be able to help you! I won’t abandon

Natalie was now a person without any family. If she didn’t help her,

the back of Bianca’s hand. She looked

people see that you’re not someone who depends on a man but

but laugh through her tears. Bianca’s words

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

it’s not Natalie replied.

this extent after spending ten years with

simply not

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

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