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

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

in her eyes, and her face

the end, she called

Stephen quickly answered, “Nat!”

need a

one in Verde City who can handle this

“There is, but Cedric…”

sentence, but Stephen was a seasoned

Yancey

“Okay,” Natalie replied.

to help her manage her divorce, Natalie knew

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.

approached and turned off

smiled and said, “Oh, you’re back? Why don’t you get changed? We’ll have

had been cooked yet. Natalie looked at Bianca’s clothes and noticed the cardboard box

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

already know?” Bianca

Natalie nodded. “Yes.”

“Did he threaten you?”

Natalie hesitated.

wasn’t just a threat. Their relationship had

was more than just

Natalie didn’t know what to say. She despised

have imagined that two people who were once

for each

and said, “Bia, don’t

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

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

without any family. If she

hand. She looked up to find Natalie crying!

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

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

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

it’s not Natalie replied.

after spending ten years

simply not

down. At this point, she didn’t

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