Chapter 388 Rare Moments of Joy

Of course not!

Right from the start, Natalie knew Malcolm should pray that he never gave Bianca a chance to turn things around.

Otherwise, chaos would ensue in Simeria.

Given the circumstances, Natalie knew persuading Bianca to leave Simeria she did, as Bianca mentioned, she’d have no future and certainly no freedom.

was futile. Even if

Given Malcolm’s intense vendetta against her because of Faye, Bianca would be hunted down no matter where she went.

At that time, the fate awaiting her would be unimaginable.

“Bia,” Natalie murmured, looking at Bianca and feeling the weight of their situation.

Marriage and men were intricate webs. Once trapped, escape might be impossible.

These were things that women should not easily get involved with. Once involved, it would be irreparable and beyond redemption if they made the wrong choice.

“You can’t drink now, right?” Bianca asked as she gently caressed Natalie’s cheek with elegant fingers.

Natalie replied, “Just a little.”

Although it was a celebration for Bianca, she insisted Natalie not overindulge. “How about teal instead of wine tonight? Don’t go home if I don’t get drunk. What do you say?”

A bitter smile crept onto Natalie’s l*ps as she nodded in agreement. “Deal.”

How long had it been since they had a drink together?

In better times, when Natalie was healthier, they’d indulge whenever Bianea had time. Bianca had once said Natalie’s days with the Johnson family were unbearable and that Natalie needed

an escape.

Otherwise, she would succumb to depression sooner or later.

The villa’s lights shone brightly at night. Natalie adjusted her special glasses to mitigate the harsh lighting.

tear him apart, you know?” Bianca’s words were slurred, and she was obviously already tipsy.

feel the same,” Natalie

took away the glass. “Bia,

this once, let me enjoy,” Blanca

“Bia,”

day, I’ll skin him alive with my own hands!” Bianca grabbed the glass from Natalie and downed the remainder of

Natalie said, “When

the best, Nat,” Bianca

snuggling closer.

needed someone to understand her and go

leave would only

pain Bianca had experienced beside Malcolm, Natalie knew Bianca wouldn’t think of leaving if

“Nat.”

“Yes?”

She betrayed the sanctity of marriage, manipulating men like Malcolm, They’re

Natalie remained silent.

Given her current feelings towards Malcolm, she anticipated Bianca’s

was intoxicated and continued ranting, “That woman dared to question my work! As a lawyer, I uphold fairness and justice in marriage. She was

frenzied she became. It was as if she’d tear Faye

“Enough,” Natalie intervened.

seventh lord agreed to

“Because of Frederick?”

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those ridiculous rumors! Zane

she was taken aback.

Rumors?!

Bianca’s revelation suggested deeper

seemed impossible for any of the lords to be on good terms with each other.

was already

saw Zane had returned and hurriedly assisted the

as he watched Natalie and finally asked, “Your eyes….haven’t you undergone surgery for

someone else be plunged into darkness? I can still see somewhat. It’s

of darkness, having experienced it firsthand. Despite knowing the Jarvis family could arrange her surgery, she hesitated, unwilling to

never imagined the esteemed Lord Zane was once my assistant,” Natalie confessed, her voice quivering.

Zane’s frown deepened.

always

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