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

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

in her eyes, and her

end, she called

Stephen quickly answered, “Nat!”

need

no one in Verde City

“There is, but Cedric…”

her sentence, but Stephen was a seasoned man and naturally

Mr Yancey

“Okay,” Natalie replied.

her divorce, Natalie knew that no one else in this city would dare take

no one in Verde City was willing to offend the Johnson

Natalie 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 basin was already full, and she stood there

approached and turned

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

at Bianca’s clothes and noticed the cardboard box

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

already know?” Bianca

Natalie nodded. “Yes.”

“Did he threaten you?”

Natalie hesitated.

wasn’t just a threat. Their relationship had escalated to

than just a threat. He even…!

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

once deeply

for each

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

take care of you

for you?”

added, “Don’t 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

she didn’t help

hand. She

see that you’re not someone who depends on a man but a man who begged her to depend on

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

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

it’s not Natalie replied.

after spending ten years with

simply

At this

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