A Divorce After My Rebirth

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.

apart, you know?” Bianca’s words were slurred, and she was obviously

feel the same,” Natalie whispered.

away the glass. “Bia,

let me

“Bia,”

Bianca grabbed

in Bianca’s eyes, Natalie said, “When the time comes, I’ll hand

Nat,” Bianca mumbled

snuggling closer.

to understand her

to leave would only

experienced beside Malcolm, Natalie knew Bianca wouldn’t think of leaving if she couldn’t drag the man down to hell with

“Nat.”

“Yes?”

of marriage, manipulating men like

Natalie remained silent.

insults before. Given her current feelings towards Malcolm,

intoxicated and continued ranting, “That woman dared to question my work! As a lawyer, I uphold fairness

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

“Enough,” Natalie intervened.

know why the seventh lord agreed to work with me?” Bianca asked.

“Because of Frederick?”

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I despise Malcolm! And all those ridiculous rumors!

was silent, but she was taken aback.

Rumors?!

depicted Malcolm and Zane as close allies. But Bianca’s revelation suggested deeper secrets that no one on the outside

impossible for any of the lords to be on

was already heavily intoxicated.

Natalie, his brows furrowed in concern. The servants saw Zane

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

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

having experienced it firsthand. Despite knowing the Jarvis family could arrange her surgery, she hesitated, unwilling to let another suffer as

esteemed Lord Zane was once my assistant,” Natalie confessed,

Zane’s frown deepened.

always aware,” he replied.