As the final days approached, it became increasingly agonizing for Irwin.

Natalie could almost feel how suffocated Irwin was. It was a testament to the torment he endured.

Yet, in the face of Irwin's torment, Natalie remained silent.

"Do you feel anything?" Irwin's emotions were barely concealed in his words.

"No," Natalie replied, her response unchanged.

It was unclear how many times Irwin had asked this question during this time, just as Natalie didn't

know how many times she had replied with the same answer.

As she finished speaking, Natalie keenly sensed the urgency emanating from the man.

Such urgency was unlike any other time...!

It was as if he's enduring something...!

They were too complicated!

Natalie naturally didn't know why Irwin was feeling this way.

After breakfast, Irwin made a phone call from his study. It was an hour-long conversation whose

recipient remained unknown.

When he emerged, the gravity in his demeanor was obvious.

"I'm taking you somewhere," Irwin said after taking a deep breath.

"Where to?" Natalie's response was calm compared to the depth in Irwin's tone.

"The city hall," Irwin replied.

Natalie fell silent.

Lydia and Xyla exchanged nervous glances before turning their attention back to Natalie. She sat in her

wheelchair, and her hands unconsciously clenched.

In the end, she chuckled.

Her laughter dripped with irony.

"I know you're worried about me using your father. Don't worry, I won't use anyone this time," Irwin

assured.

"Is that so?" Natalie's question dripped with sarcasm, amplifying the discomfort already festering within

Irwin.

Doubt.

that's what it was—the unmistakable aura

an aura of distrust towards both him and Cedric, which was evident in her

demeanor.

Cedric also

side,

had brought this

They deserved it!

offered no resistance. She

going to marry me?" Natalie asked

beneath her calm demeanor, a storm brewed.

Irwin replied

fell silent for a moment. Just when Irwin thought she

again.

you won't

sensing the tumultuous emotions swirling within

in his world,

some effort to persuade Natalie

offer no

numerous couples preparing for

by Irwin's striking

saw Natalie with her empty eyes as she sat

her way.

willing to marry a

you envy her?" The man beside

"Of course, I wish I were her. Look

the man

a smile playing

meaning behind that smile.

process was complex,

came time to sign the documents, Irwin signed for Natalie—a practice

officials said nothing.

a distinguished man marrying a

the happiness of

the city hall, Irwin

profound, and Dylan understood his unspoken

Irwin accented that Natalie's chances

treatment were likely nonexistent.

and any obstacles in their path needed to be

departed.

happy marriage to us," Irwin leaned in close to whisper in Natalie's

with bitterness.

expect

his surprise, Natalie broke

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