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

ending the call with Bianca, Natalie looked out of the car

her eyes, and

she called

Stephen quickly answered, “Nat!”

need a

in Verde City who can handle this

“There is, but Cedric…”

but Stephen was a seasoned man and naturally

I’ll have Mr Yancey fly over there

“Okay,” Natalie replied.

help her manage her divorce, Natalie knew that no one else

in Verde City was willing to

she arrived at the apartment, Natalie heard the sound of running water coming from the kitchen. She was surprised by how quickly Bianca had reached home.

turned

back? Why don’t

clothes and noticed

as she

already know?”

Natalie nodded. “Yes.”

“Did he threaten you?”

Natalie hesitated.

a threat. Their relationship had escalated to an

was more than just a threat. He

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

that two people who were once deeply in love would

each

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

responded nonchalantly, “Silly girl. If I don’t take care of

for you?”

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

family. If she didn’t help her, Cedric would probably torment her

the back of Bianca’s hand. She looked up to find Natalie

stand up for yourself! Let those people see that you’re not someone who

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

you’re so beautiful when you smile. Is it

it’s not Natalie replied.

after spending ten

simply not worth

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

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