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

no way he would spare her friends and

Natalie looked out of the car

eyes, and her face

she called

Stephen quickly answered, “Nat!”

I need

in Verde City who can

“There is, but Cedric…”

finish her sentence, but Stephen was a seasoned

I’ll have Mr Yancey

“Okay,” Natalie replied.

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

one in Verde City was willing to

the apartment, 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,

turned off the

you’re back? Why don’t you

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

already know?” Bianca

Natalie nodded. “Yes.”

“Did he threaten you?”

Natalie hesitated.

relationship had

more than just a threat. He

didn’t know what to say. She despised

people who were once deeply in love would reach

for each

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

nonchalantly, “Silly girl. If I don’t take care of you now, who will? Who else

for you?”

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

she didn’t help her, Cedric would probably torment her to

back of Bianca’s hand.

Let those people see that

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

you’re so beautiful when you smile. Is it

it’s not Natalie replied.

after spending ten years with

simply not

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

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