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A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 271-Between his dignity and her… he would choose her!
Why bother about dignity?
” Before Natalie could say anything, the man handed his phone to her.
“Take a look at this first, then tell me your answer, hmm?” “What is this?” She glanced at the man’s phone but didn’t take it.
Her tone was slightly tense, but the man remained silent.
In the end, Natalie reluctantly took the phone. Cedric had already opened the homepage for her to see, but at just one glance…!
Her eyes instantly widened.
Even her breath felt suffocated at that moment.
She looked at Cedric in disbelief and roared, “What did you do to her?” It was Bianca…!
In the photo, Bianca seemed as if she had been tortured. She was covered in filth, and her vacant eyes struck Natalie’s heart.
She had never seen this side of Bianca, who was always so proud and aloof.
With her efforts, she had meticulously crafted her life into one of high quality.
However, now…!
Angry eyes wanted to tear Cedric apart at this moment.
She…!
Two years ago, after leaving Verde City and learning that Cedric had faced the consequences, she had let go of everything related to Verde City was even too lazy to hate that man.
Tab now what was this?
Why did it have to be like this?
With just one glance, Cedric had completely plunged her into the abyss of hatred, “I’ll give you three days.” “What?” “Three days. I want to see that you have completely cut ties with Irwin, and also…” He paused here.
Looking at the hatred in Natalie’s eyes, he smiled mockingly.
Taking a deep breath, he said, “Find a way to move out of Lotus Villa. I’ll be waiting for you!” “You’re dreaming!” Natalie was already furious.
Upon hearing Cedric’s request, her emotions surged even more.
She looked at Cedric with hatred, wanting to tear him apart.
In the man’s eyes, there was a coldness!
“In that case, I can’t help you anymore regarding Bianca’s matter, With that, he passed by her and left.
His steps carried a chilling aura. It was as if each step were stepping on Natalie’s heart, and Natalie felt her breathing becoming difficult.
Bianca! Bianca…!
How could he treat Bianca like that?
As the man was about to disappear around the corner, Natalie turned to look at the man’s icy back, “Is she in your hands?” Was Bianca in his hands?
At this moment, Natalie was clearly searching for clues about Bianca. Looking at Bianca in the photo, she needed to find her quickly. For two years, there had been disappointment after disappointment.
She had been telling herself not to panic, not to be anxious, that no news might be good news!
However, what Cedric showed her shattered any hope in her heart.
No news wasn’t good news at all In these two years, Bianca had suffered inhuman treatment. How could she endure it? How Especially Bianca’s vacant eyes. The sight lingered in Natalie’s mind like a pair of hands were constantly tearing at her soul.
“Nat, you’ve always been clever. Why do you think I showed you that now?” After saying that, the man left!
Natalie stood there, almost completely limp.
Where was she, really?
Was she in Cedric’s hands? At this moment, she couldn’t be sure.
It turned out that after so many years with that man, she hadn’t seen through him, such as… his background.
Natalie didn’t know how she returned to Lotus Villa.
When Heather saw her return, especially noticing her uneasy expression, she hurriedly approached, “I’ve been calling you, what’s going on!?” “I’m fine.” Natalie handed the jewelry Sylvan Gems had given her to Heather.
“Aunt, these are your jewels!” She tried hard to calm her emotions, but it was impossible.
Heather took the jewelry from her.
Looking at her with concern, she asked, “Did something happen?” “Nothing!” Natalie shook her head.
She was trying to calm herself.
But in her mind, Bianca’s vacant eyes filled her thoughts, causing her mind to be in constant turmoil She glanced at Heather and noted the worried look on the older woman’s face. Natalie took a deep breath and said, “Aunt, I’m just a bit tired.” “Have you eaten?” “I have.” “Alright, then go back to your room, hmm?” Heather knew it wasn’t the right time to say anything now. She originally wanted to comfort Natalie, but Natalle didn’t want to talk at that moment, Heather didn’t know where to start.
Natalie nodded, turned around, and went upstairs.
Heather watched her back and furrowed her brows.
When Stephen came back, He saw Heather sitting on the downstairs sofa absentmindedly.
“Why are you still sitting here? It’s late!” The man raised his wrist and glanced at the watch on it, frowning.
Hearing Stephen’s voice, Heather snapped back to reality and approached him. “You’re back!” “Yeah. Are you okay?” “I’m fine, it’s Nat.” Whenever Natalie’s name came up, Heather would let out a sigh. Natalie would always tell her when something happened, and as the two had become close over the two years, Heather naturally hoped Natalie would continue confiding in her.
What she feared most was Natalie keeping everything to herself.
“What’s wrong with her?” “She’s been acting strange since she came back. She won’t say anything when I ask,” Heather worriedly said.
Winona’s incident had left her feeling uneasy. She wasn’t the type of elder who insisted on being involved in the younger ones‘ lives, but if she knew nothing and something suddenly happened, how could she bear it?
Forget about what had happened to Winona in the past..!
But if something happened to Natalie now, Heather really didn’t know what to do.
“I’ll go check on her,” Stephen reassured Heather with a comforting hug before heading upstairs.
Upstairs, Natalie had already finished showering and was lying on the chaise longue.
Ding!
A message notification sounded, and Natalie opened it. However, she ruthlessly slammed the phone down after just one glance.
It was from Cedric!
The message only had two words: [‘Three days!] Even through the screen, Natalle could feel the man’s firmness on the other end of the phone.
The anger in her eyes couldn’t be concealed at this moment.
Knock! Knock!
Just as she was venting her frustration, someone knocked on her door. She frowned and called out, “Who is it?” “It’s me.
Stephen’s voice came from outside the door.
Natalie pulled herself together and got up to open the door.
When she met Stephen’s concerned gaze, her heart tightened.
“What’s wrong, Uncle?” “Your aunt said you’re not doing well and asked me to come check on you. Is it because of Cedric?” Hearing her uncle mention Cedric, Natalie’s mind went blank for a moment!
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 272-Plotting Ten minutes later, Natalie sat across from Stephen in his study, holding a cup of water.
Despite her efforts to appear calm, the trace of worry on her brow was evident, and Stephen easily picked up on it.
“Do you not want to talk about it?” he asked.
“Uncle…” “Yeah?” “Don’t you think everyone around here has been acting strangely lately?” Natalie pondered.
It seemed to have started when Cedric was released from Verde City prison. Both her uncle and Irwin had become peculiar.
The photos she had seen in this study felt like thorns piercing her heart. Regardless of Irwin’s past kindness, Natalie now felt an overwhelming sense of doubt.
“Nat, we’re talking about you now,” Stephen’s tone became more serious, causing a momentary tightness in Natalie’s chest.
Before she could respond, Stephen continued, “Behaving like this will only make your aunt worry a lot.” “I know,” she acknowledged.
She knew!
Yet, suddenly, the tranquility she had managed to restore in her life was disrupted by a massive stone which was creating so many ripples in the pond of her life!
Their eyes met, and Natalie felt her breath becoming suffocated at that moment.
Looking into her eyes, Stephen grew even more solemn. “Nat, there’s something fishy about the Verde City situation.” “What do you mean?” “I’ve found some inconsistencies in the conflicts between you and Cedric. Do you remember how it all began?” Stephen’s sudden question made Natalie’s heart skip a beat.
The conflicts between her and Cedric?
The term kept echoing in her mind. It was undoubtedly the most unwelcome pain in her entire Ten years…!
Ten years between one person and another.
No matter how many years had passed, the deepest scars in the heart were challenging to heal.
When not brought up, it felt like nothing. But once mentioned, the scab over the heart would be torn open fiercely, causing a pain only those who had experienced it could understand.
Two years had passed.
She had completely left Verde City for two years.
Despite the chaos in Simeria, one thing had to be acknowledged–emotionally, she was calm!
So, listening to Stephen mentioning Cedric was different than facing the man in person.
Of course, she tried to avoid facing Cedric personally!
Now, her uncle was forcing her to confront the pain in her heart.
“Conflict?” Natalie spoke, her tone carrying a heavy burden.
“Yes.” What kind of conflicts?
“Because of Rebecca, Isabella, and Christina…!” What else? There was too much…!
These three people ignited conflicts, and Natalie couldn’t remember just how man conflicts existed between them anymore.
There were just too many.
Stephen frowned. “But what’s the root cause? When did it all begin?” When asked this way, Natalie’s heart felt as if someone had torn a big hole in it, and she closed her eyes.
Flashes of Cedric’s kindness towards her crossed her mind.
Undoubtedly…!
When that man was good to her, it was as if he cherished her like a treasure.
But when exactly did their relationship turn bad? When did the atmosphere between them feel off? When did it all begin?
Natalle kept asking herself in her mind.
Finally, she recalled. “It probably started erupting completely when Isabella appeared.” Yes, Isabella!
Before her arrival, whether it was because of Rebecca or Christina, whatever happened between them, Cedric would always give in to her in the end. He would soothe her and remain gentle.
But ever since Isabella appeared; everything changed completely. Isabella’s arrival triggered their conflicts, and they would stop talking and wage a cold war against each other.
The once warm connection between them froze. It was as if their entire relationship had been frozen by a bitter mountain, with no way to find any melting point.
When Natalie mentioned Isabella, Stephen’s eyes flashed with depth and sharpness.
“Yeah, that’s it!” “What is“?” Natalie asked in confusion.
She noticed that Stephen had become unusually attentive to her in the past two years. He wouldn’t overlook any minor incidents involving her. His excessive attention put some pressure on Natalie, but she didn’t know how to express it.
Her uncle, who had been tense from the start, looked even more serious when he turned to Natalie.
He said, “Nat, that confrontation between you and him… At this point, Stephen’s tone paused. Then, after taking a deep breath, he continued, “Isabella might have approached him with some ulterior motives.” Π Ulterior motives?!
When Stephen said this, an unprecedented relief appeared in her eyes.
Nodding, she said. “I know.” “You do?” “Yeah, she went to him for Ivan, and also… for me!” Natalie exclaimed.
Once, when she found out who Isabella really was, no one knew how deeply she was hurt Inside In her heart, her father was a person she respected deeply. However, it was only many years after his death that she learned the truth about his demise, a pain that Natalie could never Jorger in her lifetime.
Then, there was hatred and resentment!
Even though her heart was in turmoil back then, there was no way to vent and no one to share the pain with.
“Perhaps, it’s not as simple as you’ve come to understand,” Stephen said, looking at her with seriousness “What do you mean?” Could there be some remarkable conspiracy behind all this?
“Isabella is not a simple woman!” Stephen said gravely.
“I know she’s not a simple person.” “You know, I’m not talking about her relationship with Cedric.” Not about her relationship with Cedric?
Up to this point, Natalie still remembered that in her conflict with Isabella, Isabella revealed that she had no feelings for Cedric.
She got close to him only to leave Natalie with nothing.
Now, Stephen was saying it wasn’t that simple?
Not about her relationship with Cedric?
The things that should have ended long ago seemed, with her uncle’s words, as if everything hadn’t concluded yet.
Not only had it not ended, but was it also a new beginning?
“Uncle?” “Everything is still uncertain for now. Don’t worry about it for the time being, okay?” Stephen took a deep breath.
“Alright. What did you find out?” “Ltell you once I confirm some things on my end,” Stephen said.
Natalie looked at Stephen, and her heart kept tightening. She knew Stephen wasn’t someone to make baseless speculations. He wouldn’t speak with such gravity unless there were things he hadn’t figured out yet.
But those things didn’t really matter anymore to Natalie.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 273-When Natalie woke u the next morning, she had already calmed herself.
As Stephen had said, Heather was a sensitive person. Over the past two years, Heather had been deeply concerned about Natalie’s affairs, so any slight change in her demeanor was easily sensed.
Natalie didn’t want her aunt to feel distressed because of her.
At the breakfast table, Natalie took a sip of the milk as Heather asked, “How is it?” “The temperature is just right.” “Here, have this.” Heather handed Natalie a slice of bread spread with jam.
Natalie wasn’t fond of this type of breakfast, but she never showed it because of her aunt, The nutritious soup had a mild taste. Seeing Natalie eat obediently, Heather felt reassured, thinking that nothing significant had happened yesterday.
“Lydia will deliver your medicine at noon.” “Aunt, my b*dy is already fine, really!” “Don’t say such silly things. Do you think I wouldn’t know how your health is?” Heather reproached her.
Π Shouldn’t Natalie know how her own health was?
But she couldn’t refute her aunt’s excessive nervousness and care.
Finally, Natalie nodded and said, “Okay.” Honestly, the medicine… it was really bitter!
So much so that now, not only did she hesitate to see the medicine, but even seeing Lydia and Xyla made her feel tense.
Unfortunately, each time these two followed her aunt’s orders like royal edicts, insisting on watching her finish the medicine before leaving.
After breakfast, Natalie went to the company.
In the car, Natalie’s expression lacked the ease she had at Lotus Villa, replaced by a deep cerioomess.
“Leon!” “Yes, ma’am.” “Is there really no clue about Bianca?” When asking about Bianca, Natalie’s whole b*dy tensed. In these two years, she had almost gotten no clues about Bianca.
However, last night…!
When she saw that photo on Cedric’s phone, her mind was in turmoil throughout the night because of those eyes.
She was afraid. Afraid that what she saw was true!
After a chaotic night, she had to doubt the authenticity of the photo she saw.
After all, in these two years, neither her people nor her uncle’s people had received any information about Bianca.
But Cedric, a man who had spent two years in prison, could show her a photo out of nowhere?!
Was he really that capable? Or was it because Bianca was in his hands? Or perhaps, was the photo completely fake?
There were undoubtedly three possible outcomes.
What Natalie hoped for the most was that the photo Cedric showed her was fake!
However, she knew Cedric’s character well.
He wouldn’t deceive someone like this.
But now…!
“No,” Leon said gravely when she asked about Bianca.
Π Her heart felt constricted.
The air was silent.
Just before Natalie was about to reach the company, she pulled out her phone to call Cedric. Regardless of its authenticity, she had to confirm it herself!
The call was answered quickly. “Nat?” It’s me.” The person on the other end sounded sleepy, evidently not fully awake. Within that Natalie had stopped initiating calls with him for a long time, but now…!
“Send me that photo,” Natalie said, getting straight to the point.
The air froze at that moment.
“Alright.” There was no hesitation on the other end.
Natalie hung up without saying anything more.
Not long after, the photo was sent.
Natalie handed her phone to Leon. “Go, have this photo verified!” Yes, verifying whether it was real or fake would clarify everything.
Leon took Natalie’s phone and glanced at the photo. Even a robust man like him couldn’t help but be shocked!
His eyes widened, and his chest tightened.
It was too cruel…!
“What is this?” “Hard to say!” If this turned out to be Bianca, Natalie couldn’t accept the result. She couldn’t believe that Bianca was in such a situation. She hoped the photo was fake.
However, based on Leon’s long experience working with Stephen, he had seen enough of these things and said, “This photo is real.” It was real?
Before she could speak, Leon said gravely, “Judging by the situation, it was taken recently.” “You can tell that?” “If you’re not reassured, I’ll take it for further authentication.” “Do it!” Natalie felt her chest constricting. Even though she always trusted Leon, at this moment… even if Leon said that, she still held on to a sliver of hope. She hoped it wasn’t true.
She hoped Leon would come back with a different result.
If it was true…! What was Blanca going through right now? Natalie didn’t even dare to think Leon nodded. “Okay.” Throughout the morning, Natalie was in a daze.
Karina, noticing something was wrong during the meeting, ensured the minutes were properly recorded and told Natalie to deal with them after the meeting when she was in a better state.
However, in the office, Natalie couldn’t concentrate no matter how hard she tried.
No one knew what Bianca truly meant to her. When Natalie was alone in the world, Bianca became like family to her. novelbin Every time she felt wronged, the only place she could go was to Bianca. Amidst countless pains, Bianca was always there like a family member, providing support and comfort.
How could she endure Bianca facing such a huge problem?
Two years ago, upon learning that Bianca had disappeared, Natalie, regardless of her condition in the hospital bed, went crazy trying to find her.
Yet, until now, there was still no news.
The first time she got a clue was unexpectedly from Cedric.
Her chest felt tight.
“Ms. Walker. Ms. Walker?” “Huh?” Karina called her several times, and Natalie finally came back to reality.
Karina said, “Dr. Summers is here.” “Let him in.” “Okay.” Karina left, and soon after, Jason came in.
Two years ago, he performed the surgery, so there was a good chance of significant recovery from the scars on her b*dy.
The man exuded a sunny disposition and carried a faint and gentle aura.
After glancing at Natalle, he asked, “Troubles on your mind?” “It’s nothing.
“Why did you come today?” Natalie asked.
Over the past two years, she and Jason had become quite close from their frequent interactions. He was not just a doctor but also someone who liked to meddle in others‘ affairs.
Despite their initial unfamiliarity, it seemed like they had become friends who understood each other.
At this moment, the man looked at her and said, ” You should still wear your glasses. Although there’s no strong light now, it’s not good for your eyes.” “I had them on all the time. I took them off after the meeting when I went to wash my face.” Two years ago, during that big fire, not only did Natalie bear severe scars on her b*dy, but her eyes were also damaged.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 274-Cause for Concern Though Natalie didn’t lose her sight completely, her vision was severely impaired.
As a result, before she returned to the company, Stephen instructed that all the lights be changed to less stimulating dark–colored lights to protect her eyes.
This applied not only to the company but also to Lotus Villa. Despite this, she still needed to wear her glasses on many occasions. Until now, she couldn’t drive frequently, especially at night.
“You came here not just to check whether I’m wearing glasses, right?” Natalie glanced at the man playfully.
Jason replied, “Of course not. I’m not that free. Besides, you have so many people around you; you don’t need me to worry about that.” That was indeed true.
There were many people watching out for her, and it wasn’t just limited to her colleagues.
If anything went wrong, Heather would nag her to the point of questioning life itself.
“I got in contact with a highly skilled cosmetic surgeon. Shall I recommend him to you?” Natalie raised an eyebrow and remained silent.
“He’s had numerous successful cases in the field of skin repair. Would you like to give it a try?” Skin repair?
Yes, there were still many scars on her b*dy. The possibility of repairing these scars was very high, thanks to Jason’s treatment.
However, he specialized in burn injuries, so he couldn’t perform any surgery for skin repair.
Now, the person Jason recommended was undoubtedly trustworthy in terms of medical skills.
But Natalie simply said, “No need.” Jason clicked his tongue, “You don’t really plan to marry Mr. Frazier with all these scars, do you?” “Are you reminding him or yourself of the injuries you suffered in Verde City?” The man’s straightforward words made Natalie’s heart skip a beat.
The injuries she suffered?
And Irwin…!
When Jason mentioned her marrying Irwin, for some reason, Natalie’s heart sank. The future between her and Irwin, already unclear, became even more uncertain due to her uncle’s attitude and Cedric’s sudden appearance.
“What’s wrong?” Jason asked, seeing Natalie’s unusual expression.
Natalie shook her head, “It’s nothing.
“Is it because of Cedric?” He already knew.
That Cedric, originally condemned for life, had unexpectedly appeared in Simeria.
When Cedric was brought up, Natalie fell silent.
Because of Cedric?
That man had long been unrelated to her!
ins Yet, two seemingly unrelated individuals were now entangled for some reason, and Natalie didn’t like any of it.
Seeing her silent, Jason’s expression darkened. He said, “Natalie, I’ve got to remind you. Irwin isn’t someone you can mess around with.” “What are you saying?” Natalie retorted.
“For the past two years, everyone in the industry knows you two are getting married.” Natalie remained silent.
Yes, everyone knew she and Irwin were getting married.
As for why things ended up this way, Natalie still wasn’t entirely clear. Not just people in the industry but even the employees within Regal Horizons International believed that they would definitely end up together.
In everyone’s eyes, no matter what hardships the old Natalie went through, when she stood in front of Irwin, it seemed like they had to be together, as if it were a matter of justice.
What about her? novelbin And what about Irwin?
“You’re fussing too much!” Natalie snapped at Jason with a less–than–pleasant tone.
“I’m not fussing. I’m worried about you!” Jason’s tone was unusually serious.
Natalie fell silent. Undoubtedly, in the face of such words, she didn’t know what to say.
Jason looked at her and said, “No one expected Cedric to show up. The situation is a bit complicated now, but you but you need to have a balance in your heart.” A balance–a scale that determined what could and could not be done.
When Jason reminded her like this, Natalie’s heart skipped a beat. She now realized the complexity of the situation with Cedric’s arrival, Bianca’s involvement, and the strange atmosphere between her uncle and Irwin.
Jason left, and Leon returned.
His complexion wasn’t great. Even if he didn’t say anything, Natalie had a rough idea of the outcome.
“Is it true?” Even though she had a rough idea, Natalie couldn’t help but ask.
Leon nodded, “Yes.” Natalie’s complexion was already bad, and it worsened. She felt her chest tighten upon hearing Leon’s confirmation. This was undoubtedly a dreadful outcome for her. Her mind was in chaos.
Bianca and Cedric–these two names were tightly linked now, tearing apart the relationship between her and Irwin.
Taking a deep breath, Natalie closed her eyes, trying to conceal the overwhelming emotion beneath the surface.
After a long while, Natalie opened her eyes. They were bright and clear now.
“Leon.” “Yes, ma’am…” “Is there really no way?” She was asking about information on Bianca..
Cedric easily obtained it.
Could there really be no way for her to do the same?
Leon looked at Natalie and said, “There are two possibilities now.” “What are the possibilities?” “One, Ms. Sanders might be in his hands.” This was the first outcome. For Natalie, it might be a relatively good result. However, facing Cedric was the last thing Natalie wanted to do now.
She glanced at Leon. “And the second one?” He understands Ms. Sanders better than you do “What do you mean?
Cedric understands Bianca better than herself?
That was impossible, at least in this regard.
Natalie almost instinctively denied it.
Leon glanced at her. “For the past two years, we’ve been searching for Ms. Sanders. Even you don’t know where to start.” Natalie fell silent.
“If Ms. Sanders isn’t in Mr. Johnson’s hands, it must be because he understands her better than you do, so he knows how to find herl Moreover, he already had the most advantageous lead. In short, if Natalie wanted to know where Bianca was, the most direct way was to start with Cedric.
Natalie’s face turned pale, her chest tightening continuously.
She had to admit that Leon’s analysis made sense.
Either Bianca was in Cedric’s hands, or Cedric knew too much about Bianca.
Otherwise, why hadn’t they found Bianca in two years, while Cedric easily got the information within half a month of his release?
“I understand.” Natalie took a deep breath and said, “You can go now.” Chaos.
Complete chaos.
Right now, she needed some quiet time alone.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 275-When Will You Take the Initiative When it was lunchtime at noon, Lydia brought the medicine. Natalie looked at the dark concoction and felt her whole b*dy tense up.
The taste was bitter.
It was so bitter!
“Here, Miss.” Lydia handed the medicine to Natalie.
“Can I not drink it?” Even though she was such a strong person, Natalie couldn’t help but tense when she saw the bitter concoction.
Lydia had an unwavering expression as she said, “Madam said that until the scars on your b*dy are removed, you must drink this medicine every day.” what? It concerns my:
“Of course, Madam is worried about you.” “Every time Madam sees the scars on your b*dy, she secretly sheds tears.” It was as if those wounds were inflicted on Heather herself.
Two years ago, when she returned, Heather’s emotions were unbearable for a time, and she would cry hard every time she saw her suffering.
Now, she saw it less frequently. After all, Natalie avoided Heather every time she took a bath. But even so, Heather was still concerned about these scars.
Knowing that Heather cared about her was one thing, but hearing Lydia say that she would shed tears made Natalie’s heart tighten.
“Thank you, Lydia.” “Madam just wants you to be well, Miss,” Lydia added.
Natalie’s chest tightened a bit, and her eyes shimmered slightly.
Without waiting for Lydia to say anything else, Natalie drank the medicine in the bowl.
It was still very bitter!
But what was even more bitter at this moment was her heart. So, the bitter taste in her mouth became less important Watching Natalie drink it this time without struggling too much, Lydia also breathed a sigh of relief.
“You can leave now,” Natalie said and handed the medicine bowl to Lydia.
Lydia took it and nodded.
After Lydia left, Natalie was alone in the office, and her brow was filled with deep contemplation.
Just then, her phone vibrated.
She looked at the number then turned the phone over, clearly not wanting to answer.
However, the calls kept coming in, and finally, Natalie had to pick up.
“What do you want?” “What’s wrong with you?” Irwin’s voice came from the other end.
Her furrowed brows relaxed involuntarily upon hearing Irwin’s voice.
“It’s nothing.” At first, she saw Cedric’s number, so there was some annoyance.
Who would have thought it was Irwin calling now?
“How about having lunch together?” “I have a meeting at noon.” At this moment, Natalie didn’t want to see anyone.
Everything was… too heavy!
The burden on her heart and shoulders were just too heavy.
Then I’ll come and accompany you?” As usual, during her busiest times at the company, Irwin would come to accompany her for lunch, and he always brought the meals himself.
Over the past two years, this kind of companionship seemed to have become a habit for them.
But now..
In reality, Natalie didn’t want to see Irwin, or anyone else for that matter. Cedric’s reappearance had completely disrupted her world, turning the tranquility she once had intol turmoil Not only was her world in chaos, but it seemed like even the people around her were undergoing changes at any moment.
She couldn’t see anything clearly.
Whether it was Irwin, her uncle, or even… her aunt….
She couldn’t see anything clearly, In such chaos, how should she navigate her way?
Natalie just wanted to do one thing, and that was to be alone. Whether it was cowardice or not, the bottom line was she didn’t want to face this chaotic situation.
However, after hearing what the man on the other end of the phone said, she finally agreed.
“Alright.” Two years!
In these two years, she had emerged from Cedric’s world, and her closeness with Irwin had own as a result Therefore, she understood this man to some extent. If she didn’t meet him now, who knows what might happen!
Irwin brought lunch, and it was everything Natalie liked. However, what they ate today felt somewhat tasteless, and Irwin noticed.
“What’s wrong? Not to your taste?” “That’s not it.” “Then what is it?” Irwin looked at Natalie, furrowing his brows.
“Something came up at the company and I’m thinking about it. Sorry!” After she said that, a deep and profound glint flash acrossed the man’s eyes.
Irwin said, “Recently, Regal Horizons International has secured several major projects in a row. You’ve also worked hard, but Nat, you still need to balance work and rest.” Irwin knew that since Natalie returned to the Regal Horizons International headquarters, she had put her heart and soul into everything she did.
Her efforts over the past two years had gained recognition from everyone in a short time.
However, in these two years, she had very little time for herself. The people around her seemed to sense it.
Natalie deliberately made herself so busy.
When a person was occupied, there was less time to think about other things.
That was how Natalie was now.
“I got it,” Natalie said in a faint tone.
Irwin looked at her and sighed.
“Why are you sighing?” Natalie asked.
“I’m thinking about a very serious question.” novelbin “What is it?” Hearing Irwin’s suddenly serious tone, Natalie’s heart tightened.
Their eyes met, and the man’s eyes were deep.
He said, “I’m thinking… Nat, when will you take the initiative to come to me?” The initiative to… go to Irwin?
Upon hearing this, her expression stiffened.
Carefully recalling, she realized that she had indeed been extremely busy in these past two years.
Every time, it was Irwin who came to see her.
She had been so busy to the point that she hadn’t visited Irwin’s office even once during this. time!
“Alright, let’s eat,” Irwin said when he noticed Natalie’s hesitant expression, not knowing what to say.
Fortunately, Irwin didn’t press her further or continue the topic.
However, Natalie felt uncomfortable.
The meal was tasteless.
Irwin had originally intended to stay with Natalie until the end of the lunch break, but a phone call eventually called him away.
When Natalie was alone again, Irwin’s words filled her mind.
Initiative?
In matters of the heart, she had never thought about taking the initiative. Both Irwin and Stephen could see that whenever the topic of emotions arose, Natalie would deliberately or inadvertently avoid it.
Those thing weighed heavily on her.
Even though two fulfilling years had passed, her heart was still bound by the past. When Irwin suddenly said such things, she felt guilty.
After all, Irwin’s feelings were so obvious. In these two years of interaction, she had seen Irwin’s discipline in this regard.
He had never forced her, but even so, she felt pressure when it came to it.
After lunch break ended, Natalie came out of the resting room and saw the secretary placing a bouquet of lavender in a vase.
Her heart tightened.
“Ms. Walker, you’re back,” the secretary greeted her respectfully.
Natalie’s complexion wasn’t great.
Glancing at the lavender, she asked, “Who sent this?” “It was sent by a Mr. Lucas,” the secretary replied respectfully.
Lucas. That was one of Cedric’s people.
Natalie’s already unfavorable expression darkened even more.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 276-Her Eyes The secretary noticed her displeasure, and a shiver ran down her spine at that instant.
As expected, the next thing Natalie said was, “Please help me throw them away. Thanks.” “Yes, ma’am.Of course!” “And…” Natalie glanced at the secretary, a sharpness flashing in her eyes. “Go to the HR department and settle your three months‘ salary.” “A–are you firing me, Ms. Walker?” Tears immediately welled up in the secretary’s eyes after hearing Natalie’s words.
Natalie pinched her aching forehead and fell silent. Her whole demeanor exuded a chilling aura.
Seeing Natalie in this state, the secretary understood she couldn’t say anything more. Despite feeling wronged, she obediently took the lavender and left.
For the past two years, Natalie had always been firm, demanding strict dedication from those around her.
Shortly after, Karina entered.
“Ms. Walker.” “What is it?” “Why were you so angry? You scared Linda.” “Didn’t you know that Cedric’s people came into contact with her?” Natalie’s tone was serious.
Karina was stunned.
Ah, so that was what had happened!
Cedric was a nerve–wracking presence to Natalie. She didn’t even want to hear anything related to Cedric or his people.
The fact that Lucas handed the lavender to Linda undoubtedly hit the end of Natalie’s limit.
m sorry, Ms. Walker. I’m the one who didn’t make it clear to our people. Linda is innocent, and she has to support her grandmother at home. If you could…” “Enough, don’t let it happen again.” “Okay.” Karina breathed a sigh of relief when she heard Natalie’s response.
In fact, people around Natalie knew that no matter how Natalle changed, she was not a heartless person. The decision to dismiss the secretary just now was undoubtedly made in the Natalie was tensed the entire afternoon. She was clearly trying hard not to initiate contact with Cedric.
However, the photo of Bia had completely strained her nerves, making her world utterly restless.
Finally, she picked up her phone and dialed his number.
However, the man seemed busy. It wasn’t until the call almost went into voicemail that a magnetic voice answered, “Hello.” “It’s me.” “Oh? Aren’t you going to hang up this time?” The man’s tone carried a hint of displeasure.
Natalie knew he was referring to the morning. After learning that the photo was real, her world was in chaos, and she didn’t want to face him.
After a day’s effort, Natalie had almost accepted the reality.
Bianca…!
Cedric either had her, or he had the clues that could lead to her. In any case, being too aggressive towards Cedric now wouldn’t help in finding Bianca.
Despite sensing displeasure on the other end of the phone, Natalie took a deep breath and tried to soften her tone, “Do you have time now? Can we meet?” Silence fell in the air.
Natalie’s heart tightened at that moment. The Heavy and coarse breathing on the other end seemed to cause the air to become even colder.
Just as she was about to say something more, Cedric chuckled coldly, “If it weren’t for Bianca, would you ever willingly meet me in this lifetime, Nat?” The tone was icy, yet it seemed to carry a hint of bitterness within the coldness. Natalie’s chest tightened.
Clearly, this was not a question she wanted to confront directly.
“Shall we meet?” Instead of responding to the man’s words, she straightforwardly asked.
Cedric replied, “Yes, I’ll come pick you up.” “Alright.” After hanging up Cedric’s call, Natalle felt like she was in an ice cellar, Cedric’s words. repeatedly echoed in her mind.
Would she?
+25 BONUS He was right. If it weren’t because of Bianca, she would have preferred to avoid any contact with him forever.
But who was the one who had caused her to have this trauma?!
Ten minutes later, Cedric arrived.
Lucas came to escort her. However, Linda was still afraid due to the lavender incident and dared not let him in.
“Please don’t make things difficult for me, sir. Ms. Walker won’t see you,” Linda said, almost crying at the prospect of being in trouble.
Lucas frowned and called Natalie.
Shortly after, Natalie came out with an unpleasant expression. Linda thought Natalie was upset with her and stammered, “M–Ms. Walker, he insists on being here, and I…” ‘Return to your work!” Natalie coldly interrupted Linda, cutting off her words.
To Linda, Natalie’s interruption was a welcome relief.
Inside the elevator, Lucas glanced at Natalie’s stylish glasses.
He handed the car keys to Natalie, and she asked, “What?” “Mr. Johnson had some drinks.” So now Cedric couldn’t drive. In their current situation, Lucas naturally didn’t dare to get involved casually.
Natalie frowned but eventually took the car keys. When they reached the underground parking lot, she clearly felt a reduction in visual effects. Since her recovery two years ago, she disliked places like underground parking lots the most.
It was too dark!
Her life now indeed had many inconveniences. Strong lights caused significant damage to her vision, while dim lights made her unable to see.
The sound of her high heels echoed crisply in the empty underground parking lot. Lucas respectfully followed behind Natalie.
Suddenly “Ah!” “Watch out!” Lucas quickly reached out to support Natalie, who had stumbled.
In an instant, Natalie straightened up.
“Are you okay?” Lucas asked.
“I’m fine.” Natalie shook her head and said nothing else.
Lucas glanced at her, then turned to look at the well-lit stairs where they had just passed. Even someone with poor eyesight would clearly see the end of the stairs.
Yet, she almost stumbled.
His brow furrowed slightly, and he quickly caught up to Natalie.
As usual, Cedric’s Phantom was waiting for them.
The vehicle was very eye–catching- Lucas respectfully opened the car door for her. “After you.” Natalie got in the car, and Lucas stepped back. novelbin With only Natalie and Cedric left in the car, Natalie glanced at the man in the back seat. His eyes were closed, and Natalie asked coldly, “Where to?” Cedric replied, “Peach Garden.” Peach Garden?
It was the largest farm area in Simeria, where many wealthy people in Simeria bought properties in the villa area. They usually spent their weekends there.
Houses in that area were scarce and highly sought after. Natalie hadn’t expected Cedric to have a house in Peach Garden as well.
But then again, when had she truly understood this man?
The thought brought a mocking smile to her l*ps.
“Why haven’t you started driving?” The man’s tone became somewhat impatient as the car remained idle.
Natalie glanced at the dimly lit underground parking lot. She rarely drove herself. The dim. lighting in places like these wasn’t ideal for her.
Despite the efforts made by both herself and her uncle and aunt to protect her eyesight over the past two years, the damage was done.
No matter how well she maintained it, it couldn’t return to what it used to be.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 277-Natalie frowned slightly. After a moment of contemplation, she said, “How about we talk here?
Η “No!” Natalie was silent.
She felt like she was suffocating.
Her chest heaved silently as frustration built up within her. If it weren’t for Bianca, she wouldn’t be so patient with Cedric!
She started the car and left the underground parking lot, only to realize that it was raining.
It was a heavy downpour!
Driving in such weather was challenging for her, especially with her already compromised vision. She drove slowly and even turned on the hazard lights.
“Drive faster, I’m feeling uncomfortable.” The man in the back seat didn’t appreciate the slow speed.
And indeed, he was feeling uncomfortable, especially after drinking. Natalie’s driving skills made him a bit sick novelbin Natalie’s already unpleasant complexion worsened upon hearing Cedric’s complaint. “Why don’t you drive then?” “How many days do you want to dine out in public with me?” Drunk driving would result in heavy penalties if caught.
Natalie remained silent, focusing on the road ahead. The rain intensified, and the navigation. on her phone continued to guide her. The wipers worked tirelessly on the windshield.
Natalie drove nervously, especially when other cars passed by quickly. Her hands on the steering wheel tightened.
Before long, her back was covered in cold sweat. She wasn’t sure how they arrived at Peach Garden Her legs were trembling lightly as she exited the car. It was evident that driving in such weather had a significant emotional impact.
Cedric’s villa stood alone, quite a distance from the others. It was adorned with an ancient Charm in its decoration, giving it a sense of age.
“I didn’t know you had such a property here.” “I’ve had it for a long time.” For a long time?
Well, it wasn’t strange for her not to know that, considering she had never truly known him.
Ten years!
She hadn’t truly integrated into this man’s world.
“Can you tell me about Bianca now?” Natalie didn’t want to dwell on Cedric’s world, past or present. However, not knowing anything for ten years left her uncomfortable.
“Make me something for my hangover!” “I don’t know how.“!
She was telling the truth. Since returning to the Jarvis family, she hadn’t set foot in the kitchen, and Heather never let her do such things.
Every time she wanted something from the kitchen, someone else took care of it.
“You used to cook well, didn’t you?” Cedric was slightly displeased with Natalie’s refusal.
“The difference between then and now is not just the kitchen, don’t you know?” At her words, he couldn’t help but shudder. Natalie was speaking the truth.
The gap between them, past and present, was not trivial. Before Cedric could speak, Natalie continued, “Since returning to the Jarvis family, no one has ever required me to go to the kitchen!” His already unpleasant expression stiffened at this moment.
Then, he said, “You didn’t have to go into the kitchen in the past if you didn’t want to!” “Rah. Natalie coldly chuckled at his words.
Yes, she didn’t have to go if she didn’t want to.
But besides the kitchen in the huge Johnson Manor, there wasn’t a place that made Natalle feel Comfortable.
Cedric knew those memories weren’t pleasant for Natalie, and for him…. it was the same!
“I’m sorry!” There were many complicated emotions in those words.
He apologized?!
Natalie looked at Cedric in shock.
It was unexpected for this man to apologize. In her mind, she couldn’t pinpoint when he had become such a decisive person, always believing he was right no matter what.
Whether or not he was right or wrong, his word was law.
In the end, Natalie went to the kitchen to cook him some soup for his hangover. Although she compromised, this compromise didn’t make Cedric feel any better.
Instead, it made him feel more choked up as he watched her unfamiliar and petite figure in the kitchen.
It was different now.
She was so proficient in the kitchen in the past, and now?
Now, when she was in the kitchen, it felt unfamiliar. Even pulling the cabinet doors made a loud sound.
And he knew…!
The fact that Natalie had gone into the kitchen was for Bianca’s sake. She didn’t do it for him, as she used to in the past.
Just then, his phone vibrated. The sound returned Cedric to his senses.
Natalie came out with the soup, and Cedric answered the phone. At that moment of answering, Natalie caught a glimpse of the name ‘Bella‘ on the screen.
The coldness in her eyes deepened.
The man answered the phone, and she didn’t know what was said on the other end, but she saw Cedric’s face instantly darken.
He said Into the phone, “Alright, I’ll be right there!” After hanging up, he saw Natalie standing nearby with a cold look.
His chest tightened a bit.
But thinking of Isabella’s words on the phone, he said, “I need to go out now. You drive!” What, you want me to send you to see Bella?” Natalle sarcastically smirked.
+25 BONUS Although she and this man were no longer connected, she naturally wouldn’t be willing to get involved in such matters.
Who did he think he was?
And what did he think she was?
“Nat, let’s go out and come back later, okay?” His tone softened, but the urgency in his voice was evident.
As the words fell, a loud crash echoed as Natalie dropped the bowl in her hands. The bowl shattered to pieces. The freshly cooked steaming soup spilled all over the floor, emitting a sizzling heat.
That heat was mocking not only Natalie but also Cedric!
The man’s face changed slightly.
Looking at Natalie, who was full of coldness, he gritted his teeth and uttered, “Natalie!” Her name was uttered with resentment.
Natalie asked, “Where is Bianca?” Undoubtedly, asking her to drive him to find Isabella at this moment was absolutely impossible for Natalie.
People often say that once a person lets go of someone, they feel relieved and don’t care about anything.
Natalie felt that such people must be saints!
To her, even if she had completely let go of Cedric, it was still impossible to truly find with those ten years.
Despite knowing they could never be, some things continued to touch her nerves.
Isabella was the pain she didn’t want to face in both this life and her previous one.
It was even her sore spot.
Cedric said, “Just take me there first!” “Did you break your legs? Drive yourself!” “Natalie peace With checks on every car outside now, he would surely be imprisoned if he drove out and got Caught Two years had passed, and he didn’t want to waste any more time inside.
But Natalie…!
““Fine, it seems like you don’t want to know about Bianca!” Cedric angrily said and turned away.
Natalie was silent.
Standing in place, her entire b*dy felt icy cold.
The vacant eyes of Bianca in the photo flashed in her mind once again, making her tremble slightly.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 278-The man stopped and looked at her. Then, he said, “I don’t want to deal with you like this. Let’s go.” Natalie couldn’t stop trembling as she stood in place. The anger within her was burning furiously.
Though angry and unwilling, she eventually followed the man’s footsteps.
The rain continued to fall, the intensity less than before.
But for Natalie, it was still the same.
“Where to?” Natalie drove slowly on the mountain road.
“Morina Hotel!” Isabella was still staying at Morina Hotel? Wasn’t he the one who brought her here? If so, why would he let her stay in such a place?
But whether Cedric brought her or not didn’t mean anything to Natalie.
They were the only car on the mountain road, but Natalie’s speed remained slow.
Cedric frowned, “Faster!” Natalie replied, “If you find it slow, drive yourself!” Her tone remained unfriendly. Even though Cedric was currently using Bianca to threaten her, she couldn’t contain her temper when faced with his impolite re request.
Just wait!
She would get back at him once she found Biancal When they reached the city, as Cedric had mentioned, the vehicle checks were particularly strict today due to a major accident on the highway two days ago. Traffic control was particularly stringent, especially in this heavy rain.
Their car was inspected too.
“Is Blanca in your hands?” Without a doubt, Natalie wouldn’t let it go on Bianca’s issue, whether openly or secretly She thought she would be able to find some loopholes as Cedric was drunk, but she was wrong.
This man was very shrewd.
“Irwin went to see you today, right?” The man didn’t directly answer her question but asked something else instead.
When Irwin was mentioned, the atmosphere in the confined space became even more tense than before.
Without waiting for her to speak, Cedric continued, “It seems you ignored my words. I told you not to meet him again!” “Didn’t you give me three days?” “Three days were for you to move out of Lotus Villa and live in Peach Garden, not for you and Irwin to make any decision. There’s no such affection between vo you two!” novelbin Cédric hissed the latter half of his statement through gritted teeth. There was a sharp glint in his eyes.
Two years… In those two years, he endured the pain of losing her in prison while she gradually approached Irwin on the outside.
“If I didn’t leave prison, were you planning to marry him?” “Why wouldn’t I?” She said those words without hesitation.
The man’s already unpleasant expression instantly turned red.
“Do you remember?” “What?” “Who am I bringing you to see now?” Her tone sounded calm.
Cedric shuddered.
She.!
Natalie sneered. “You’re going to see Isabella!” Who was 1sabella?
She was a woman who destroyed their marriage. No, not exactly their marriage… It was the estruction of their emotions.
sabella’s destructive power was much stronger than that between Rebecca and Christina “Cedric, you really are something else, huh?” He asked her to bring him to Isabella?!
What was he thinking?
In that case, what did it matter to Cedric if she got closer to Irwin and even got married?
Their world was no longer pure.
The saying that things and people would change was just that.
He had his own life, and she had hers!
The man pursed his thin l*ps, “Things between Isabella are not what you think.‘ “Hah!” Natalie sneered.
Cedric’s eyes were deep and solemn. He opened his mouth to explain, but he didnt know where to start.
In their previous life…!
In their previous life, Natalie didn’t know what Isabella had lost because of her.
And Cedric… what could he say to Natalie?
Cedric didn’t know that Natalie had ended the pain from the last life and was now enduring new pain in this life.
He thought they were completely different trajectories, so how could he tell Natalie about the outcome of Isabella and her in the last life?
Natalie didn’t know how much Isabella had lost for her. And being in the midst of it all, how could he let her act recklessly?
While he was thinking, they arrived at Morina Hotel.
“We’re here,” Natalie said coldly.
Cedric looked at the hotel’s entrance. “Wait for me here.” “Cedric, are you out of your mind?” “Do you think I look like someone with time to be your driver?” After enduring the whole Journey, Natalle’s emotions finally burst out.
edric was momentarily stunned.
He just realized that Natalie was different now. She was the deputy CEO of Regal Horizons Standing in such a position, he knew she was constantly under pressure and tension.
“Then you go back first. I’ll see you when I’m free,” Cedric thought for a moment and said.
However, this statement continued to irritate Natalie’s nerves. Especially when he said such. things, it felelike he was talking to a pet.
He waved his hand when he needed it and dismissed it when he didn’t.
However, Cedric was unaware of these details. He turned and went straight into the hotel, leaving Natalie sitting in the driver’s seat.
For a long time, she felt cold all over. Eventually, she pulled out her phone to call Leon, who quickly answered.
“Miss.” “Come to the Morina Hotel and pick me up.” “Yes, ma’am.” She couldn’t drive anymore. At this moment, she was sweating all over, indicating how challenging her vision conditions were in such unfavorable weather.
Natalie wondered what Cedric was doing upstairs. He didn’t come down for a full half hour.
When Leon arrived and saw Natalie getting out of Cedric’s car, he approached with a serious. expression. “Miss.” As he spoke, Natalie threw the car keys to Leon.
Leon caught them and asked, “What do you want me to do with this?” “Drive it into the Lament River,” Natalie said with a cold tone.
Leon shuddered at her words. He looked at Natalie and then at the conspicuous Phantom!
That car was…!
However, he had no choice but to comply with Natalie’s instructions.
“Yes, ma’am.” Natalie turned and got into the car that Leon had driven.
Hah. A corresponding price had to be paid for making her a driver.
Once Cedric finished dealing with matters at the Morina Hotel, he took a taxi back to Peach Garden since there was a gathering in the evenin However, Lucas drove a Maybach to pick him up.
Cedric said, “The car is with Nat, right?” His way of addressing her with her nickname sounded so natural.
Lucas didn’t look too good, and his gaze toward Cedric was somewhat unnatural. “What’s wrong?” Cedric frowned, noticing Lucas’s unusual expression.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 279-Quite a Temper Lucas was clearly aware of what Natalie had done. He had to admit that Natalie’s audacity knew no bounds.
After taking such an action, she even called him to inform him that she had the car driven into Lament River.
Lucas said, “After Madam left this afternoon, she had her people drive the car to Lament River.
Cedric was silent.
His face instantly stiffened, and even the corner of his eye couldn’t help but twitch. Despite being extravagant himself, he couldn’t help but label Natalie as a wasteful woman in his heart at this moment.
“Madam has quite a temper now!” Lucas couldn’t help but comment.
He couldn’t fathom where she had the nerve to order such an expensive car be sent to Lament River like this.
Lucas and the others had all been with Cedric before. Naturally, they knew what kind of person Natalie used to be.
People’s characters were definitely different in different positions.
The once gentle Natalie Walker was completely gone.
“That’s quite a temper indeed,” Cedric said as he got into the car. Although it was a bit painful to think about what happened to his car, his tone was filled with indulgence.
When Natalie finished work in the evening, Karina was alerted to the fact that she had driven- the day.
Karina couldn’t help but say, “Madam would still worry about you driving even on days when the weather and all other conditions are good, so she never allowed you to drive!” “If she knew you drove in this weather today, she would be extremely worried!” Karina expressed her concern.
It was true.
Since Natalie’s vision had been Impaired, she only drove occasionally, and only when all conditions were favorable She definitely wouldnt touch the car in such weather.
Natalie would be in fora lecture if Heather knew about this.
Natalie replied, “Just don’t let her know.” If Heather really found out, dealing with the situation would be a headache.
Karina said worriedly, “Then, you shouldn’t do things that worry people in the future!” Natalie nodded. “Okay, got it.” Karina sighed in relief but couldn’t help adding, “Still, you should listen to Madam.” “Okay.” “After all, Madam..” “Enough!” Natalie felt that the people around her were becoming more and more nagging.
Then, Irwin called. He wanted to pick her up for dinner.
“Maybe we can skip it tonight. I want to go back and accompany my aunt,” Natalie politely declined.
Since Cedric appeared in Simeria, Irwin seemed to be making more and more plans with her.
Natalie naturally sensed the unusualness in the situation. The relationship between her and Irwin had seemed to be constantly progressing, but now it felt like it was getting faster!
“That’s fine. The weather isn’t great today. Why don’t I have Yves go over instead?” Irwin suggested.
“No need, Leon is here,” Natalie replied.
“Alright.” The man on the other end of the phone didn’t dwell on it.
It had to be said that Natalie was different now.
She had many capable people around her, and she could still protect herself adequately, event without anyone.
No wonder people say that men didn’t like their women to stand too high. Once they do, they end up on a different path–a path called loneliness.
Because they would be fine standing alone and didn’t need anyone.
In the end, Natalie didn’t have dinner with Irwin However, on her way back, she was preoccupied. When she finally arrived at Lotus Villa, Natalie glanced at Leon.
“What’s wrong?” +25 BONUS “I have something to tell you, but don’t let Uncle know,” Natalie said after thinking for a while.
Leon felt a sudden jolt in his heart when he heard this, especially seeing Natalie’s serious expression. novelbin “What is it?
Natalie said, “It’s about Irwin and Cedric.” Although she urgently wanted to get to the bottom of things, there were also matters around her that needed to be sorted out.
The photo she saw in the study suggested that Irwin and Cedric’s relationship was not simple.
She initially wanted to let someone unrelated to the Jarvis family investigate discreetly, but when they heard Irwin’s name, they outright refused.
Natalie could only entrust this matter to the people around her.
Her close associates were mostly Stephen’s people. Often, any movement or information would reach his ears first.
That was why she hesitated initially.
“Are you planning to investigate them?” “I want to know about their past.” “When exactly in the past?” Leon asked.
Natalie hesitated. This question stumped her.
When exactly in the past?
Knowing certain things from a distant past wasn’t always easy. However, she could almost confirm that during her ten years with Cedric, Irwin wasn’t part of Cedric’s world.
However, Irwin and Cedric did share a unique connection, and she vaguely sensed something more to their relationship.
Once the relationship between Irwin and Cedric was unveiled, Natalie would finally understand where she stood between them.
About twelve years ago!” Natalie thought for a moment and replied.
Twelve years ago That was before she and Cedric began their relationship.
Leon furrowed his brows.
“What’s wrong?” Natalie asked.
“It’s too far back in the past. It won’t be easy to investigate,” Leon directly pointed out.
And what he said was true.
Twelve years!
It was just a number when spoken, but when confronted with that number, it held great weight.
Even if it were twelve months, a lot could happen.
“It doesn’t matter how long it takes. Take your time to investigate.” “Alright.” Leon nodded.
Natalie was determined. She wasn’t driven by mere curiosity; it was the strong feeling she got after seeing that photo.
She felt that the beginning of her relationship with Cedric wasn’t simple, and Irwin’s involvement in her world wasn’t straightforward either.
“Why not just ask Mr. Frazier directly, or inquire with Mr. Johnson?” Leon suggested.
After all, asking the two people involved in the matter directly was the most straightforward approach.
Natalie thought about Irwin’s previous answers, and a bitter smile appeared on her l*ps.
Her eyes were clear!
She believed that if Irwin had given her such an answer, Cedric would likely do the same.
“When it comes to some things… Would you believe him even if he answered you?” Leon was silent.
He understood.
Since some answers from the other party were unreliable, it might be better to avoid asking in the first place.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 280- Aunt is Angry!
Back at Lotus Villa, Heather had prepared a highly nutritious soup for Natalie.
Despite feeling nauseous at the thought of drinking it, Natalie forced herself to do so, not wanting to disappoint her concerned aunt.
Since returning to her aunt’s care, she had grown tired of almost everything she used to enjoy eating. That was because she ate so much of it.
She couldn’t let Heather know what she liked; if she did, Heather would make her eat it all the time, even if she didn’t want to..
“How is it?” Heather asked.
“Very tasty!” Natalie replied, her conscience aching at the dishonesty.
Heather visibly brightened at Natalie’s words. “If you like it, that’s great. This soup is good for your complexion. Since you’ve returned, your skin has improved quite a bit.” “Well, if it weren’t good, you would have worked in vain, right, Aunt?
“Oh, you and your sweet words.” Heather chuckled.
At home, Natalie didn’t wear her glasses because the lighting was gentle and didn’t strain her eyes. After dinner, Stephen had yet to return.
Natalie said, “Uncle seems very busy lately.” “He is. Don’t worry about him,” Heather replied, seemingly accustomed to Stephen’s busy schedule.
Natalie refrained from asking further questions.
The recent events in Simeria had left her feeling overwhelmed and confused.
At the Morina Hotel, Lily received a call. She smiled as she informed Isabella, “Sir said you did. very well today, and he’s delighted.” “Getting his approval isn’t easy,” Isabella responded with a less–than–friendly tone.
Lily had been with her for a long time, providing care but also acting as a monitor.
Isabella inquired, “When can I see her?” “Sir said you just need to behave and not worry about anything else. Once you’ve settled your end; she’ll be able to live a good life as well.” Isabella’s already troubled expression darkened upon hearing these words.
Noticing Isabella’s restrained emotions, Lily sighed and said, “I know you’re unhappy about this.” “But you can’t blame him. It’s your own stubbornness! Even if you meet her, so what? You’ll never see her again.” Isabella’s face instantly paled. The words struck a painful chord in her heart.
Indeed, she would never see her again. In that case, sometimes, it was better not to meet at all.
Even if she would never see her again in this lifetime, Isabella didn’t want her in the hands of that man who was a poisonous snake.
“Tell me, then. What do you want me to do next?
Isabella had completely lost her patience. In situations like these, she just wanted things to end quickly.
Despite her previous animosity towards Natalie, Isabella’s hatred diminished over time after the fire at the detention center.
As time passed, that resentment slowly faded away.
To put it plainly, she didn’t hate Natalie as much now.
She was alive, and she had reclaimed her life.
Isabella had settled her scores, but the man wasn’t willing to let her go. The enmity between her and Natalie wasn’t something she could dictate when it came to an end.
“What does he want?” Isabella finally asked after a long silence.
What did that man want?
So far, she hadn’t been able to see it clearly.
She hoped Lily could shed some light on it and reveal what that man truly desired.
“I don’t know either,” Lily replied.
Isabella’s frustration grew. Even Lily, who was closest to that man, didn’t know!
Isabella took a deep breath. She tried to suppress the weight in her chest, but the restlessness In her heart refused to subside.
A person only knew what to do when they had a goal.
Without knowing the goal, Isabella felt lost and unable to see the end of the road. This made Yet, she couldn’t do anything about it.
It really didn’t give her a good feeling.
Meanwhile, Natalie had laid down in bed after taking a shower. As she closed her eyes, her thoughts began to swirl.
Ding!
A message notification sound interrupted the silence in the room. Picking up her phone, she read the short sentence: [Two days left!] For Natalie, those words felt like a death sentence.
She tossed her phone to the floor with a loud thud and pulled the blanket over her head.
Darkness enveloped her world.
In this darkness, she felt an eerie sense of solace. It was something she both hated and cherished, as it brought a complete stillness to her troubled mind.
However, Cedric was like a phantom. He was like a shadow that persisted regardless of how she tried to escape in the darkness.
The man was an ever–present entity. He was akin to a black hole in the dark, constantly threatening to engulf her.
He lingered in her world no matter how she tried to shake him off!
It was a sleepless night for her. The next morning, Natalie picked up her phone from the floor and was greeted with a message: [Shall I come to pick you up tomorrow?] [Isn’t there still one more day?] Finally, she replied.
Even through the screen, the man on the other end could probably feel Natalie’s fiery anger from her message.
“Seriously. Can’t I have some peace early in the morning?!” Natalie grumbled.
She had gone to bed with emotions swirling inside her, and Cedric’s message only fueled her early morning annoyance.
After getting ready, she went downstairs. Stephen and Heather were already at the dining table Heather’s expression wasn’t great.
When she looked at Natalle, there was a hint of reproach in her gaze, Natalie’s heart skipped a beat. “Aunt?” “Did you drive yesterday?” Heather asked.
Natalie hesitated.
As expected, Heather found out!
That was somewhat expected. It wasn’t easy to keep secrets from Heather, especially when things happened in Simeria.
Despite Heather often staying at home and not actively participating in high society, she wasn’t secluded.
Anything she wanted to know was within reach.
Natalie şat beside Heather and hugged her arm. She gave the older woman an innocent look and said, “Aunt, don’t be mad, okay? Please?” Her spoiled appearance could instantly extinguish any anger. It was a tactic she had often used to avoid explanations in the past.
But today, Heather seemed determined.
“Do you you know what the weather was like yesterday? Could you see clearly while driving?” There was annoyance in Heather’s tone… and also barely concealed anger!