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A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 621-Is It Time to Leave?
Isabella held such significance in his heart.
If Cedric ever had the chance, she would be the only one he'd cherish.
And he would only leave the pain for Natalie and her child!
"Nat…"
Cedric's heart bled continuously as he listened to her words.
He didn't deserve it!
Even if he was suffering, he didn't have the right!
He didn't have the right to raise Luna as she grew up.
None at all!
As she said, he didn't deserve it.
No one knew what kind of inner turmoil Cedric experienced during his time with Natalie.
Each time he looked at Natalie, his heart seemed to ache like a sharp blade was cutting it.
The sensation was so painful!
At noon, Natalie had to drink the bitter medicine again.
After Irwin arrived, he spent a full two hours in the study with Cedric. No one knew what they discussed. But when they emerged from the study, Natalie could sense the weightiness in the air, indicating the severity of the situation in Wexford.
"Xyla."
"Yes, Miss." Xyla approached respectfully.
Natalie said, "This soup is delicious. Bring me another bowl!"
Her tone was cheerful, evidently finding comfort as the tension between the two men increased.
It was inevitable.
That was the dynamic between her, Cedric, and Irwin. She only felt some relief when she saw the two men in distress.
Cedric and Irwin exchanged a glance.
Both saw a subtle heaviness in each other's eyes.
She blamed them!
Though they knew she would never forgive them in this lifetime, the burden weighed heavily on both their hearts when faced with the fact.
So… karma was indeed real!
One shouldn't easily scheme against others. It might just backfire.
Cedric and Irwin never believed in those words.
But now, they did.
"Miss." Xyla carefully served Natalie a bowl of soup, intending to feed her.
However, Natalie skillfully took the spoon from her hand. "I'll do it myself!"
Lydia and Xyla silently exchanged a glance. When they turned to Natalie again, their eyes were filled with distress.
Their hearts genuinely ached for her.
She… was a lady of the Jarvis family, the treasure of her brother and parents. Yet, she suffered like no other.
What kind of fortune awaited her in such darkness?
Natalie didn't want this fate, right?
No matter what happiness one lived in, it needed to be seen with one's own eyes.
Yet Natalie couldn't see.
After Irwin left, Cedric sat beside Natalie. Natalie keenly felt the oppressive aura emanating from the man in the darkness.
"If you could see, you'd love this place," Cedric suddenly remarked.
It was true.
Natalie would indeed love this place. Just hearing Lydia and Xyla talk about it, she felt it was where she belonged.
"Sometimes, it's better not to see! Then you won't see the dirty things," Natalie replied in a meaningful tone.
Cedric stiffened!
He knew she was referring to him and Isabella…!
"I know you don't believe it, but it's true. Things between her and me weren't what you thought it was."
"She was carrying your child! That was the last I heard," Natalie said calmly.
Lydia and Xyla didn't quite grasp what Natalie was talking about.
But in that moment, they understood that Natalie would never forgive Cedric.
When a woman's heart bore such immense pain, no amount of subsequent reconciliation could suffice.
They didn't know it was a different life, but they knew Natalie loathed Cedric for having a child with someone else.
That… was the limit of a woman's patience!
"That child doesn't even exist!"
Cedric had never delved deep into this matter. Every time Isabella was brought up, Natalie's reaction was vehement.
She didn't want to hear it.
But now, he had finally said it.
He looked at Natalie and explained.
No one knew what happened to Cedric.
But at this moment, his resolute explanation made Natalie ask, "Are you leaving?"
Cedric froze at her words.
She was clever, yet sometimes, her intelligence tightened hearts and caused pain.
Cedric tried to say something, but at this moment, he couldn't utter a word.
The feeling was unbearable.
"That might be for the best. You've been away from Wexford for too long. I'm looking forward… to what happens when you return!"
Her words sounded almost gleeful.
Robert, the patriarch of the Entes family, had passed away!
Now, the members of the Enters family were all frantic to obtain that document.
And Cedric held half of it!
For Cedric, it was only useful if he had the whole thing! But with Frederick missing, only having half the document was troublesome for him.
But that wasn't the only problem he had on his plate. He also had to deal with the Schneider family. novelbin Abigail was still waiting.
"Nat, you really set up a good game for me," Cedric said bitterly.
Natalie fell silent.
A game?
Indeed!
Once, Cedric had hysterically tried to send Natalie to prison using any means necessary. He had done that for Isabella's sake.
And now, Natalie had gone to great lengths to set a trap that he couldn't escape, burdening him with endless troubles.
One month! That was the limit!
He said he would stay here with her for three months? He said he wanted to be the first person she saw when she regained her sight?
But would things in Wexford allow it? Hah!
Lucas was barely holding on now.
Cedric… had to return to Wexford.
"Everything is clear now, right?" Cedric asked with a hint of reluctance at this moment.
He had never thought of losing her, whether in their previous life or this one!
No matter how bad things had gotten between them, he had never truly considered losing her.
The fear of losing her was evident.
And now…
Natalie had personally woven a cage for him! If he didn't enter it, how could she be content?
How could she relieve her anger?
To let Natalie vent her anger, Cedric seemed willing to do anything now!
When Natalie heard Cedric's words, she coldly laughed, "Your wishful thinking is quite impressive."
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 622-The Silent Agony How much had he invested in her, only to want to wash his hands of it all now?
Suddenly, he grabbed her slender waist. Amidst the dizziness, she found herself in his arms.
Warmth enveloped her, and then came the onslaught of kisses!
Natalie struggled, but the man's grip tightened. He was being more ruthless than before!
At that moment, his presence seemed filled with resignation, silent agony, and something even more sinister. It was as if he wished to merge her into his very bones.
Warm fingertips grazed her cheek as Cedric said, "If this is what you want, I'll grant it." novelbin Since the dilemma in Wexford was meant to trap him, let her watch!
If this could bring her a bit of relief, then he… would grant her wish.
"You're not granting anything. This is your just punishment!"
Natalie's tone was icy!
Her hollow eyes held no emotion, but her words dripped with venom. As Cedric held her, he could feel her presence but no warmth.
She seemed devoid of warmth… or perhaps, any warmth she had was extinguished by Cedric himself, leaving only her coldness.
"You're right, this is my just punishment," Cedric echoed her words.
But whatever it was, it was what she wanted to see. Since it was what she wanted, he… would give her everything!
Another kiss descended, and it was filled with how much Cedric was reluctant to leave.
Natalie struggled!
Yet, Cedric held her hands tightly, and he was relentless in his demands!
But all he received was her icy response.
Such a response made his heart bleed continuously, yet he… had no right, nor the strength, to blame her.
After a long time, Cedric finally released her.
He clutched her tightly in his arms. "I felt it!"
His tone was so bitter!
Even pained!
He said he felt it!
He felt her coldness… and her indifference!
So, one should never easily hurt a woman's heart. More importantly, never cross a woman's bottom line. When she truly gave up on a man, he wouldn't even have a chance to hear her grievances.
However, Natalie… brought up old grudges!
She never gave him even a glimmer of hope for their future.
It was as if they never had a future, to begin with!
In the end, Cedric left on the third day. He left after watching Natalie drink the medicine with his own eyes.
"Miss." Lydia's eyes were filled with worry as she watched Natalie.
During this time, Natalie and Cedric were inseparable. He stayed by her side day and night, watching her take the medicine. He also warmed her body at night until she fell asleep.
If only they hadn't faced so many twists and turns. Natalie wouldn't have been in such a plight in Cedric's world.
"Has he left?" Natalie asked.
"Yes." Lydia nodded.
"Good. He's gone!"
Her tone was cold and indifferent. It was as if the departing person meant nothing to her.
She was already in a sorry state!
She didn't want anyone to see her like this. She had been clamoring to return to Simeria. But now that she couldn't see, she didn't want to go back because… she didn't want her parents to see her like this!
"Lydia."
"Yes, Miss."
"What color clothes am I wearing today?" Natalie suddenly asked.
During this time, she rarely asked about these every day matters! At most, she inquired about what was in the yard.
But now, she asked.
It showed how sad a person unable to see truly was, not even knowing the color of the clothes they were wearing.
"Moonlight white," Lydia said, feeling her heart ache for Natalie.
Lydia wished Natalie's eyes would recover soon.
Previously, Natalie's eyesight wasn't the best, but at least she knew what color clothes she was wearing.
During the last moments before losing her sight, Natalie was in a panic!
She was most afraid of not being able to see Luna, afraid of missing Luna's growth…!
But now…!
While Cedric had left, Irwin was still there. The next morning, Natalie wrinkled her brow at the damp smell emanating from the man.
Clearly, she wasn't too pleased.
"He's gone back to Wexford!" Irwin said.
"You should go back too!" Natalie said.
Wexford?
Even without thinking, she knew what it was like over there.
And all of this… Natalie had a hand in it!
She deliberately created those situations for Cedric. But now, at this moment, she felt no satisfaction.
Irwin glanced at her and asked, "Are you still angry, Nat?"
"Hah…"
Angry? That was putting it lightly!
Their relationship wasn't one of mere anger but… of grudges.
"I gave him information about Frederick."
Natalie fell silent.
Frederick?
Previously, she had been certain Frederick was in Cedric's hands, only to later discover he wasn't!
If Frederick had truly been with Cedric, he wouldn't have been able to stay here after Robert's death.
So, it could only mean that Frederick wasn't in anyone's hands.
Irwin had personally cultivated Frederick, so he should be someone cunning.
"That has nothing to do with me!" Natalie declared.
"Really?" There was a depth to Irwin's tone now.
Even the glint in his eyes had changed. Though Natalie couldn't see anything, she could sense it.
She had done so much before, all for this moment. Yet now that her goal was achieved, she felt no satisfaction!
"Do you know what I'm talking about, Nat?"
Irwin was talking about Frederick.
Natalie didn't know the exact significance of the document, but its involvement of numerous influential families hinted at its importance, both to Cedric and Irwin.
And now, Irwin had given Frederick's information to Cedric.
What did this imply?
He had let go of everything related to Wexford completely.
Yes!
Irwin had let go of everything related to Wexford. He had handed everything… over to Cedric!
Once, their relationship had been so fraught with schemes, all revolving around that document.
But now, Irwin had handed everything over to Cedric.
What did it truly signify?
He had let go of everything!
But why?
"I don't know!" Natalie's words were cold and firm.
Actually, she knew…!
That day, Cedric and Irwin had talked for two hours in the study.
So, how could she not know what Irwin's words meant now?
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 623-So She Hates Them Irwin had passed on Frederick's information to Cedric!
Then, Cedric left her side!
Even a fool could tell what Irwin had outlined to her was a fact.
However, Cedric was given a multiple-choice question!
Ultimately, Cedric had to choose between her and Wexford…
And he naturally chose Wexford!
There was a suffocating feeling in Natalie's chest. It was an uncomfortable sensation… and wasn't easy to endure!
"You know, you're very clever!" Irwin said coldly.
"Even if I know, so what? Am I supposed to follow your arrangements?"
Danger simmered in Natalie's tone.
Irwin fell silent.
Supposed to?
Undoubtedly, this was a multiple-choice question for Cedric!
But for Natalie?
It was also one!
But she also had the right not to choose anything.
"Irwin, don't you understand by now?"
Understand what?
"You better pray I never get the chance to see again, or… I'll tear you and Cedric to pieces!" Natalie hissed, her words dripping with danger.
Irwin remained silent.
So, she hated them?
Natalie hadn't let go of any resentment before this. After this ordeal, she clearly harbored even more hatred!!
She wanted to tear them apart! This was Natalie's current state of mind.
There was a suffocating feeling in Irwin's chest.
"Nat!"
"Are you going to tell me you've given up all of Wexford for me?" Natalie asked sarcastically.
Given up everything?
The fact that Irwin had passed on Frederick's information Cedric… Wasn't that implying that Irwin had given up everything?
Natalie snorted. "I didn't ask you to do that!"
Her tone was very icy.
"And not everything in this world goes the way you think! Just because someone offered someone else something doesn't mean they will accept!"
So?
So, what was it that passing on Frederick's information to Cedric counted for?
Was it his wishful thinking?!
Irwin was usually a person who didn't show his emotions. But now, there was a flicker of emotion in his eyes as he looked at Natalie.
Irony… How truly ironic!
The current situation was ironic for Natalie!
Wexford… and her!
That was Cedric's choice…!
A substitute would always be one and always be expendable. It was the case with Isabella, and it was the case with Kayla!
And now, when Wexford was added into the equation…
The result was the same.
Before Isabella appeared, Natalie had believed she was the most important in Cedric's heart.
But in the end, this was reality!
"Alright, let's not dwell on this," Irwin's tone tightened slightly.
This topic was clearly unpleasant for them, and he didn't want to continue discussing it further.
Natalie remained silent, not wanting to say anything at this moment.
When breakfast was served, it was the food Natalie used to love.
However, eating it now felt like chewing wax.
Meanwhile, Cedric hadn't gone straight back to Wexford.
Despite the urgent situation at Wexford, he came to Simeria first.
So this was how it felt when one's heart was concerned. Cedric had never experienced this kind of feeling before.
Heather and Stephen were having breakfast at Lotus Villa. When they saw Cedric, they felt a chill run down their spines!
Heather immediately stood up and approached Cedric. "Where's Nat?"
Previously, when Cedric secretly went back to Wexford to see Kayla, they didn't receive any news due to time constraints.
Now…
Cedric finally appeared.
But Natalie wasn't with him…!
This made Heather and Stephen uneasy, indicating that Cedric was also considered unreliable in their novelbin minds.
"She's in Yuloria," Cedric replied.
Heather and Stephen were stunned.
Yuloria?!
They had heard of Yuloria. It was a pleasant place to live, but they had never been there…!
So, Cedric left Natalie in a place that she was unfamiliar with?
"What are you up to?" Stephen stood up and approached Cedric, his tone sharper and more dangerous than ever.
"I found Edward Larkin," Cedric replied.
Edward Larkin?!
Stephen and Heather exchanged glances. They obviously knew who it was After all, when they saw Natalie's eyes so severely injured, they immediately thought of Edward.
However, they were one step too late. Edward had just retired back then, and they couldn't find him despite their efforts.
And now, Cedric found him?
But even so. Heather didn't have a pleasant expression. "How's the progress now?"
More importantly, why was Cedric here if Natalie was in Yuloria?
What was he up to?
"She's recovering. We'll have news soon," Cedric said casually.
Something was off about him.
Stephen noticed it and frowned. Meanwhile, Cedric glanced past them towards Luna. She was sitting in the chairand having breakfast.
Children's memories are limited!
Previously, when she saw Cedric, she would scream in fear and call him a bad person.
But now?
Seeing Cedric now elicited no feeling in Luna's heart.
This showed how much effort Heather and the people around had put into addressing the child's psychological issues, to the extent that now the child no longer harbored any fear.
"Don't look at her!" Heather instinctively shielded Cedric from Luna's sight.
At that moment, a heavy pain flashed through Cedric's eyes.
That pain…!
Stephen's frown deepened. "Come with me!"
His tone wasn't pleasant.
Clearly…!
Stephen was the first to give Cedric a chance in the Jarvis family! At that time, it was also because of the child's sake.
But in the end, it was disappointing.
Even with the child around, Cedric was still so disappointing.
Heather watched the two head to the study. Then, she took out her phone and called Clyde, informing him of Natalie's current location.
Previously, they had been frantically searching for her. Now that they had received the news, she naturally wanted to bring Natalie back as soon as possible.
No one could understand the anxiety a mother felt about her child.
Heather hadn't been able to sleep peacefully at night since Natalie had gone missing.
"Grandma."
"Yes, Grandma is here. Sweetie, have you eaten?" Upon hearing Luna's call, Heather hurriedly approached and hugged her.
Heather's heart felt even more uncomfortable when she thought about how Luna had such a father.
What a fate this child had!
"Grandma."
"Yes?"
"Why did the bad man come to our house?" Luna looked at Heather innocently and asked.
Heather fell silent.
Although Luna was no longer afraid, Heather had to admit that Luna was still significantly affected by Cedric's presence.
The image of the bad man was deeply rooted in her mind!
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 624-Agony Cedric probably didn't know what kind of image he held in his daughter's heart right now.
No, in fact, he did know…!
It was precisely because he knew that his heart was in great agony as he made his way back from Yuloria!
He had thought about so much.
These years…
He not only hurt Natalie but ultimately also hurt their child. He even became a villain in the child's eyes!
In the study, Stephen looked at Cedric with a furrowed brow.
There was a glint of darkness in his eyes.
"Don't blame me either!"
Obviously, he was referring to Natalie's situation!
Just now, Stephen made it clear that Cedric should leave Natalie.
Indeed!
Cedric couldn't get any approval as he stood before the father of his beloved woman.
The entire Jarvis family didn't want to hand Natalie over to him! They didn't want any relationship between them anymore.
"Irwin is with her now," Cedric said with a heavy tone.
Stephen fell silent. He was already in a bad mood, and hearing Cedric say such things made the danger in his eyes even more apparent.
"What do you mean?"
Stephen was an intelligent man. When he heard Cedric say such things, his first reaction… was to think that Cedric and Irwin had made a deal with each other.
Cedric looked at Stephen with a pained expression and said, "Edward is skilled. But that doesn't guarantee perfect success!"
No matter how good his medical skills were or how many successful cases there were…!
There were always unexpected circumstances.
After Edward had examined Natalie's eyes for the first time, he had spoken to Cedric.
He had said it was the first time he had seen eyes so severely damaged by smoke. The fact that Natalie had been able to see for such a long time after the accident was a testament to her family's efforts.
And it was because the damage was so severe that her eyes had needed to be carefully maintained at all times, without the slightest carelessness.
That was why the lights at Lotus Villa, Hillside Villa, and even Regal Horizons International were changed repeatedly!
Every time, it was to find the absolutely suitable lighting for Natalie's eyes.
But who would have thought that the worst had happened despite all precautions, and Natalie's eyes had deteriorated to this extent?
No one knew what decision Cedric had made in his heart when he heard Edward say that he wasn't a hundred percent sure.
Actually, at that time…!
That decision was agonizing for him, and even… no matter how bad things had gotten between him and Cedric, he had never thought of making such a decision about Natalie!
Even when he first met Natalie and knew she wasn't that person, he had decided that he would never part from her!
But when he heard Edward say that she might never recover her sight in her lifetime then, he quietly made that decision in his heart.
"Three months!" Cedric looked at Stephen across from him, his tone a bit tense.
Stephen furrowed his brows. "What about it?"
"She'll be on medication for three months. It's been over a month now, and there's still over a month to go before we know the outcome."
11 II "And by then…" Cedric paused.
He had already discussed this topic with Irwin previously!
But when it came to the actual moment of facing Natalie's family, Cedric's heart still tightened painfully.
Such an outcome…!
If he didn't have to face it, it would be fine.
But when it really reached that point, it would mean the end between him and Natalie forever.
Just as she wished, it was really going to end!
And she… would be happy for it, right?
Cedric's heart clenched painfully again when he thought about Natalie. She always wanted to leave, no matter what or when…!
However, he couldn't blame her for feeling that way at all.
Everything was because of him…
It was he who personally brought them to this point.
Cedric and Stephen talked in the study for over an hour. When they came out again, Stephen's expression was grave.
Luna was no longer present, and only Heather was in the hall.
When she saw them finally coming out, there was an unpleasant look on her face.
She said, "I asked Cly to go get her."
Heather had asked Clyde to go to Yuloria to pick up Natalie?
No matter how Natalie was doing over there, Heather couldn't rest assured. It didn't matter, even if Edward was there.
Since it was about healing her body and taking medication, it was the same wherever she was!
"Ask him to come back!" Stephen said with a heavy tone.
Heather was stunned!
She couldn't believe it and continued to stare at Stephen.
What had these two been talking about in the study? Why did Stephen have such an attitude after they came out?
Obviously, Heather was very dissatisfied with this attitude.
"What's wrong with you?"
"Agnes!" Stephen called out to the butler.
"Yes, sir."
"Go and tell Cly not to go to Yuloria. Just say it's my order."
"Yes, sir!"
"You…!"
Seeing how Stephen was serious about it, Heather felt furious.
What was this about? novelbin Was he standing on Cedric's side?
What did they talk about in the study?!
Heather had always been calm, but she was on the verge of losing her composure because of Stephen.
Ultimately, it was also because she couldn't bear to see Natalie in that situation.
Stephen had once given Cedric a chance, but what was the result?
He hadn't treated Natalie well, and he also hurt Luna!
Thinking about how Luna had just earnestly told her that Cedric was a bad person, no one knew how Heather's heart bled.
Cedric was Luna's father, and he had ultimately become such a figure in the child's heart.
Even so, Heather couldn't find it in herself to be happy about it.
She only felt her heart ache for Luna.
It was obvious that Cedric had done something to Luna!
Agnes went downstairs to make a call, and Stephen looked at Heather.
"Where's Luna?"
"What are you up to now?!"
Perhaps it would have been better if he hadn't asked about Luna. When he did. Heather's temper flared up.
Clearly, she sensed it.
She sensed that after Stephen and Cedric talked in the study, their attitudes were obviously different after exiting the room.
And such an attitude made Heather's heart tighten.
Stephen was easy to fool, but she wasn't!
How could a man who hurt his wife and daughter to this extent be forgiven?
"Heather!" Stephen's tone became heavier.
"The backyard!" Heather replied coldly and angrily.
It was clear how angry Heather was about this matter.
Stephen glanced at Cedric.
Cedric understood and stopped respectfully when passing by Heather.
He looked at Heather and wanted to say something, but Heather turned her face away, unwilling to speak to him.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 625-Tell the Child I'm Not a Bad Person How could Heather forgive Cedric when her daughter was hurt like this?! She even wished Cedric would disappear!
It seemed like Natalie could only find peace once he was gone…!
Since Natalie returned to their side all these years, all Heather saw was Natalie trying to break free from Cedric…!
But what about him?
While he was devoted to Isabella, he kept pestering Natalie, even disturbing her peace at times.
No mother could stand by and watch that.
Heather was genuinely furious!
However, there was nothing she could do about Cedric's behavior.
In the backyard, Cedric watched the lively figure of his daughter catching butterflies in the distance.
His eyes were filled with tenderness and affection, but his heart… was constantly in turmoil.
Luna looked so happy here, clearly enjoying herself. The Jarvis family truly cherished her like a treasure!
She looked very small, probably due to being born prematurely.
"Lara, I caught one!" Luna caught a butterfly and ran happily to a servant.
Lara smiled, "You're getting faster, Miss Luna. You even managed to catch a butterfly."
"I'm great, right?"
"Yes, very great."
The praised little girl smiled even brighter.
"Lara."
"Yes, Miss?"
"I want watermelon." novelbin "Okay, I'll get it for you."
Luna was truly adored here. They granted almost every request of hers, but Heather often felt helpless because of the girl's fragile health. She couldn't have too many cold things but loved ice cream.
Luna released the butterfly. She loved playing with them but never wanted to hurt them.
When the watermelon she wanted arrived, it wasn't Lara who approached her with it.
When Luna saw Cedric, a hint of wariness flashed in her eyes, and she instinctively looked for people around her.
But there was no one else in the place.
So, her gaze towards Cedric became more guarded.
Cedric's heart ached when he saw how cautious his daughter was around him.
"Do you want some watermelon?"
Cedric looked at his wary daughter and forced a smile on his face.
However, Luna shook her head.
She didn't speak or allow him to come near at all.
"Don't be afraid. I won't hurt you."
He wanted to tell her he was her father!
But the words stuck in his throat.
Did he have the right?
Yes!
At this moment, Cedric was clear and acknowledged this fact.
He… had no right.
As Natalie repeatedly told him, he had no right.
However, even after saying that, Luna still looked at him suspiciously. She even backed away when he approached.
"Don't move. I won't come closer," Cedric said helplessly as he watched Luna's guarded demeanor.
Finally, he placed the watermelon plate on the stone table and took several steps back.
"Go ahead and eat."
However, Luna still shook her head. Clearly, her usual education was not to eat from strangers. She was even more unwilling to eat it because Cedric was still a bad person in her eyes.
Cedric felt a strong sense of suffocation in his chest. "How about I play with you?"
The response was still a shake of Luna's head! This child held grudges. She didn't want to approach him or talk to him.
Cedric probably had never felt so miserable in his life. What could be more painful than a child refusing to come near you?
He had now thoroughly experienced.
Luna continued to watch him warily.
After a long while, Cedric felt resigned about the situation. He couldn't bear seeing Luna so frightened, so he left.
Luna watched his lonely figure curiously as he walked away, but she made no move to approach.
As he reached the comer, Cedric suddenly turned back. Luna was previously standing quietly, and she shrank back in fear at his action.
A bitter smile appeared on the man's lips as he said to Luna, "I'm not a bad person. Remember that."
His tone was gentle, but Luna remained wary.
Seeing her silent and cautious demeanor, Cedric felt despair.
This was his retribution!
Once, Natalie endured all of this alone.
Now, it was transferred to him.
The pain and suffering Natalie had experienced were now gradually corroding his soul.
After Cedric left, Heather fell silent after hearing what Stephen had to say. It turned out that Stephen and Cedric had discussed so much in the study.
"Live specimens? That's a little…" Heather finally said after a long while.
This was also why Natalie had been unwilling to undergo surgery. She was afraid of using something from a dead person, but she couldn't let a living person…!
So, she preferred to endure her deteriorating eyesight even when she couldn't see anything clearly.
Living specimens!
There were hardly any, and it was simply impossible for anyone to be willing. So many people were waiting for donations, but Natalie didn't allow them to use any means to quicken the process!
Because of that, she had been dragged into darkness and could not see.
Now, Cedric said that if Natalie still didn't respond to Edward's treatment after three months, he would…
give her his eyes!
Yes, that was what he told Stephen.
It was what he owed Natalie, so he would give her his eyes.
But the condition was that Natalie must not know. So what Natalie assumed in Yuloria now was that Cedric had abandoned her for Wexford.
But was it really abandonment?
If one of them was destined to spend the rest of their lives in such misery in the darkness, Cedric thought: Let it be him this time!
In their past life, she perished in the flames while trapped in darkness. If there was no escaping fate in this life, let it be him!
"This is his choice!" Stephen glanced at Heather and said.
That was why Cedric wanted to see Luna just now. He was heading back to Wexford today, and this might be the last time he saw the child.
So Stephen…!
Heather's heart was heavy. "Don't think we'll forgive him just because of this!"
She wouldn't.
Not ever!
Stephen sighed. "You…"
At this moment, he didn't know what to say to Heather.
"He's done so many malicious things to hurt Natalie, so this is the price he should pay. This is his retribution," Heather said fiercely.
It was clear she wouldn't forgive Cedric at all.
Stephen sighed again. "Yes, his retribution!"
But was a lifetime of darkness too heavy a price for one's evil deeds?
However, Cedric didn't hesitate at all.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 626-Truly Hating Him Cedric told Stephen that after he heard about the possibility from Edward, he made that decision.
He never thought of letting Natalie spend the rest of her life in darkness.
He would handle everything as quickly as possible and make her regain her sight quickly.
"He's punishing himself too!" Stephen finally said after a long time and sighed.
Heather fell silent, and her breath hitched at Stephen's words.
Was he punishing himself?
Undoubtedly…
Stephen was right. Cedric was punishing himself. He was atoning for the evils he had committed in that way!
But his sins were so grave.
Could he be redeemed?!
After Cedric left, Luna came into the house. She hugged Heather tightly and said, "Grandma, I didn't eat anything from the stranger just now."
"You're such a good girl, Luna," Heather praised.
As she listened to Luna's words, Heather felt a pang in her heart.
This was all Cedric's doing, the retribution he brought upon himself! No wonder no one pitied him.
He… was not worthy of pity at all!
But was it really so?
When Heather heard that Natalie might never see Luna again, she felt bitter!
Now, hearing that this might be the last time Cedric saw Luna, her heart…!
"When will Mommy come back, Grandma?"
Luna missed Natalie. A child's dependence on their mother was as natural as breathing.
"Very soon!" Heather replied.
"Grandma, who is my daddy?"
Heather fell silent. She already felt uneasy, and now she felt even more uncomfortable when Luna asked this question.
Daddy… her daddy!
"Do you miss your daddy, Sweetie?" Heather asked, suppressing the pain in her tone.
When Luna was asked if she missed Daddy, she tilted her little head for a moment and then shook it.
"No!"
"Why?"
"Daddy doesn't love Mommy."
He didn't love her mommy?
That was right.
To Luna, her father had never been around since she could remember. It had always been just Natalie.
A child's heart was simple. When she saw Natalie's loneliness, she could only think it was because her daddy didn't love her mommy.
"Luna."
"Daddy doesn't love Mommy, so I don't want him."
"Okay, I understand.."
Was it really okay?
Heather felt sorry for the child.
Luna couldn't articulate clearly in her tender years, but she was so understanding.
With Irwin in Yuloria, Natalie could contact her family. She called Heather and listened to Luna's voice through the phone.
Also, Natalie became more receptive to the bitter medication she had to take.
"I thought Luna started to speak relatively late, but her words are much clearer than before," Natalie remarked.
"She actually started speaking early," Irwin said.
To him, Luna's speech was quite clear for a child, with minimal baby talk. Luna also spoke earlier and more clearly than Kayla.
Natalie picked up the medicine before her and drank it all in one gulp. As she put down the bowl, Irwin offered her candy.
"Have a candy."
"No need, I'm used to it."
Was it bitter?
It truly was, and it caused tremors throughout her body. Yet, this bitterness was nothing compared to the bitterness in Natalie's heart.
"Why punish yourself like this?"
Irwin saw Natalie's actions as her punishing herself. In his view, Natalie had done nothing wrong.
Why resort to such methods?
"I'm not punishing myself. I've just gotten used to it," Natalie replied.
It turned out that suffering could become a habit for a person.
Irwin remained silent, his gaze deepening as he looked at her.
"What's the situation like at Wexford now?" Natalie asked.
"Cedric has gone back," Irwin replied.
As for the scene after his return, Irwin didn't need to say anything much! Yet, as Irwin mentioned the situation at Wexford, his gaze towards Natalie grew even deeper.
Before Natalie could speak, Irwin asked, "Do you really hate him so much?"
Irwin was referring to Cedric!
Natalie fell silent.
Hate? She truly did!
However, hatred also varied in intensity. She experienced both extremes with Cedric.
"I do."
"Do you hate him enough to wish him dead?" Irwin continued to probe.
Natalie fell silent again.
Did she wish for his death?
Yes, that was exactly it!
It turns out that when one loved someone, one could do so unconditionally. But when one hated someone, one could harbor such intense hatred.
Wasn't that how Natalie felt about Cedric?
"Is there a problem?" Natalie's tone turned cold.
Obviously, she didn't like such topics. For Natalie, discussions about Cedric were too heavy.
"Do you also… hate me in the same way?" Irwin asked tensely.
"What do you think I should feel towards you?" Natalie replied.
What else should she feel toward Irwin and Cedric besides hate? Should she sing praises to them after enduring countless torments and suffering?
She wasn't a saint.
Irwin looked at Natalie, the warmth of his palm covering her hand. But the next moment, Natalie withdrew!
Her indifferent attitude showed how she felt about him.
Seeing her like this, Irwin felt somewhat hurt. Taking a deep breath, he suppressed the emotions in his heart.
"Whether you believe it or not, I've always known who you truly are."
He never treated her as anyone's shadow or substitute. While there were some similarities between Natalie and Blair, those similarities were not enough to confuse them.
Apart from a slight resemblance in appearance, their personalities were completely different. Even their smiles were distinct.
"Can we not talk about this?" Natalie requested.
Obviously, she didn't want to hear about it at all.
"Nat, you should let it go," Irwin replied gently.
"Whether it's toward me or him…!"
Irwin and Cedric had already paid the price for this matter.
Natalie stiffened at his words.
Was Irwin…?!
Undoubtedly, he wasn't just speaking for himself but also for Cedric!
He was actually making excuses for Cedric?! novelbin Something felt off. The atmosphere surrounding Natalie wasn't right.
"What do you mean?" Natalie asked.
It felt somewhat hard to breathe now.
"We never mistook you for anyone else!" Irwin emphasized the "we" heavily.
Natalie felt suffocated.
Never?
"Why did you two conceal so much from me if you didn't?"
For so many years, she never knew!
She didn't know about Blair nor what Wexford meant to them. She thought she understood enough, but she hadn't even delved into Cedric's world.
Now, Irwin was saying they never mistook her for anyone else…?
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 627-A Distressing Sense of Caution Never?!
Such an explanation seemed so feeble now.
And Irwin had especially shocked Natalie today!
He… actually spoke well of Cedric… Just because they both like the same woman.
Enemies could also be… friends!?
Such a result was truly ironic and laughable.
"Nat, you don't need to be like this."
Irwin felt a pang of anguish when he saw Natalie in this state.
"Enough!" Natalie's tone was icy.
Clearly, Blair was like a taboo to her, especially after the humiliation from Cedric and Irwin over the years.
Blair's emergence made Natalie fully realize what kind of presence she was in Cedric and Irwin's world.
She wasn't as important as outsiders thought, nor was she what she presumed herself to be. novelbin Natalie had just been indulging herself, hadn't she?
In fact, her presence in Irwin and Cedric's world over the years was laughable and pathetic.
"Nat, I'm not someone who likes to explain. You should know I'm telling the truth."
"Who knows what schemes you're plotting again!" Natalie said, obviously suppressing her temper.
Irwin fell silent, and he stiffened at Natalie's words.
In Natalie's mind, Irwin was always plotting against others!
The atmosphere became heavy.
Lydia and Xyla dared not intervene.
It was clear what the atmosphere in the dining room was like now.
Time passed slowly.
Natalie still cooperated with taking her medicine every day and never missed a meal. The difference was she could still accept that cube of yellow rock sugar when Cedric was around.
And now?
Every time Irwin handed her the rock sugar, she remained silent.
She was cold to Cedric, but even colder to Irwin.
Natalie didn't know the anguish Irwin bore in his heart every day.
It seemed that when he woke up every morning, he would ask, "Do you feel any different today?"
Naturally, he meant her eyes!
"No!"
Natalie would reply curtly. Once she finished speaking, she could clearly feel the air around Irwin turning colder.
Actually, you don't need to bother about me. If you want to go back to Wexford, go ahead," Natalie said.
Natalie seemed cold toward Irwin and didn't appreciate his company, and Irwin didn't intend to argue with her about her attitude.
He simply said, "It's okay, I'll stay by your side."
Was it really okay?
As time passed, Natalie seemed increasingly disinterested in Wexford, showing no concern whatsoever.
But she knew, Wexford was in chaos!
Even so, Irwin was still in Yuloria. It indicated that perhaps he had really given everything to Cedric.
Sitting at the breakfast table, she asked, "Do you think doing this is meaningful?"
"Nat!"
"Irwin, you make things difficult for people. I never had any intentions toward you, so why act so deeply attached?"
"You also used to be like that with Blair, right?"
When one possessed something, they would do nothing but scheme. Only when one truly lost it did one understand the pain it entailed.
"Yes, you're right!" Irwin replied.
Blair was his biggest regret in life!
So, he didn't want to endure that regret again with Natalie. So, any further plans he had were halted by this fact.
When Natalie personally dug up his past and mocked him like this, Irwin's heart tightened.
"Let's get married!" Irwin suddenly said before Natalie could respond.
Natalie fell silent.
The air seemed to freeze.
Was this man insane?
Natalie looked in Irwin's direction. She couldn't see, yet her hollow eyes seemed to exert endless pressure.
Irwin felt a bit uneasy under her gaze.
Natalie stared coldly in his direction for a long time and said nothing. Yet, the atmosphere grew heavier.
"Nat!"
"Wexford…"
What about Wexford?
"Do you want my father's support?"
Irwin fell silent.
Support?
So, in her eyes, his determination was based on self-interest!?
"It doesn't matter. For the rest of my life. I'll show you that some things are not what you see!"
"Hah!"
For the rest of his life?
He said it in such a meaningful manner, huh?
"I won't give you the chance to do so!"
Using her was enough.
Now, he also wanted to use her family?!
This man was truly delusional!
"Irwin, you better pray that I never see again!" Natalie hissed.
She had said such words last time, and now, each word was filled with resentment.
If she weren't blind now, she would definitely be in Wexford, turning everything upside down.
Irwin knew, Cedric… knew too!
That day in the study, Irwin asked Cedric, "After she regains her sight, she'll definitely make a move on Wexford first!"
She knew the Schneider family!
That was something they hadn't known before. No one knew the true connection between Natalie and the Schneider family.
But for Abigail to stand on Natalie's side indicated their relationship was not simple, and Wexford was already obscure enough.
Who knew what else lay beneath?
But how did Cedric respond back then?
"She must regain her sight!"
Once, Irwin and Cedric had stood on the same side for the sake of their own interests.
Even though they endured so much after that, and the animosity between grew…
At crucial moments, they still stood together.
They both knew Natalie wouldn't rest once she regained her sight.
Women…!
Their grudges could be fierce, and they understood that clearly in Natalie's case. It was especially true since Cedric touched her bottom line.
This meant this matter wouldn't just fade away.
Irwin hesitated, but Cedric remained firm!
Cedric had even… proposed such an agreement to Irwin.
At that moment, Irwin knew he had lost.
In the past, he had somehow lost when Blair was involved. Now, he had also lost when Natalie was involved.
"You must regain your sight!" Irwin looked at her and said resolutely.
That was what Cedric wanted.
"Hah!" Natalie snorted.
What a rare sight to see Irwin so determined!
"Let's eat," Irwin said hoarsely.
In fact, Irwin was well aware of one thing.
No matter the situation, Irwin prioritized his interests!
As for Cedric, whether with Blair or Natalie, he actually…!
If not for Isabella's involvement, he and Natalie would have had a good life, right?
It was just a pity that Irwin had ruined it!
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 628-Every moment was tormenting. The relationship between Cedric, Irwin, and Natalie is now murky.
Meanwhile, the Entes family had reached a critical point in Simeria!
Once Cedric returned to Wexford, the situation with the document escalated.
Things between Malcolm and Zane were also at a critical juncture!
At Verdant Villa, cigar smoke swirled in the man's hand. When Bianca entered the room with the kitten, she noticed the man's heavy gaze.
When Zane saw her, he composed himself.
"It seems you've taken good care of this little one. It's growing well," he remarked.
He recalled how he had found the little thing on the road and how it looked like a tiny ball then. Its fur hadn't even grown out fully yet.
But now, in Bianca's hands, its fur had grown beautifully. Though it was still small, it radiated with life.
Bianca sat beside Zane with the kitten in her arms. "The growth cycle of small animals is short, but raising a child is different."
Children required much effort when it came to their care.
But small animals?
With care, they always grew quickly.
Zane fell silent.
When Bianca mentioned children, his mind wavered.
"Do you like children?" Zane asked suddenly, catching Bianca off guard.
Children?
Did she like them?
"I can't say for sure," Bianca replied.
"Why?"
"Probably because I've seen too much!" Her words carried a hint of bitterness.
What kind of existence were children, exactly?
Life!
They were an independent life that needed to be respected and nurtured.
And what had she seen?
Due to her profession in Verde City, she had seen quite a lot about children.
Many couples start with great affection, yet during divorce, they become so hysterical.
Where did those children end up?
Some ended up with one of their parents, but most ended up with grandparents.
Regardless, it didn't change the fact that their family was broken, and their parents were separated!
When Bianca saw those children, she didn't want her own to become like them.
"Children are different from cats. Single people can own cats, but children… need a complete family!"
Bianca's words held depth.
Zane studied her, and something stirred within him.
Family?
A complete family?
His firm and powerful hand rested on Bianca's back, gently pulling her into his embrace!!
"What's wrong?" Bianca asked.
"I've never experienced the kind of complete family you described."
To be precise, none of the Entes family members had ever experienced it.
So, what kind of feeling was that?
Zane had no idea.
As he spoke, Bianca's heart constricted as well.
Yes!
As Zane said, he had never experienced it. It was evident from the recent happenings within the Entes family.
When faced with profits before them, the hysteria they displayed was terrifying.
"Zane…" Bianca wanted to comfort him, but Zane interrupted, "Malcolm's recent actions are erratic.
He's in close contact with the Winters family. You should be careful."
The Winters family?
Previously, they held little influence. But now, they've secured a place in Simeria. It was obvious how they had managed to do so.
It was a form of compensation from Malcolm to them.
Whether it concerned Faye or Jade, Malcolm harbored hidden guilt within himself.
He was a vengeful man, and the compensation he had given the Winters family… He would naturally place the blame on Bianca's shoulders!
"I'll handle it!" Bianca assured Zane.
After a moment of thought, he said, "I'll send you off."
Bianca fell silent.
Off? To where?
"Lord Zane?"
"Natalie is probably going to stay in Yuloria for a while. You should go there for now." novelbin Bianca leaned back from Zane's embrace. She looked at the inscrutable figure before her, evidently realizing something.
"Has it really come to this?"
"Cedric has found Frederick!"
Bianca fell silent.
Frederick!
He was the pivotal figure in Simeria right now!
Finding him seemed to promise closure, something everyone had been waiting for.
His appearance brought a mix of relief and torment.
Now…!
Bianca took a deep breath. "He's been found?"
"Yes."
So, the fate of the Entes family would finally be decided soon. It was clear the situation had escalated to an unprecedented level.
Seeing Zane's expression, Bianca felt even more worried.
"I…"
"Irwin is in Yuloria now, so you'll be safer there."
Simeria was in turmoil. There could be many unforeseen events, some of which… a single person couldn't handle alone.
An example of it would be how she had been taken from Verde City to Simeria out of nowhere back then…!
It was something Bianca couldn't handle.
If she were in Yuloria, she'd probably be fine now. Something like that wouldn't happen to her there.
With Simeria now in its current state, no one knew what kind of unexpected events might unfold next.
But amidst this complex situation, Bianca also bore Malcolm's hatred.
It was obvious what would happen if…!
"But I…" Bianca trailed off here, evidently feeling uneasy about Zane's situation.
Malcolm was a very cunning person. Though Zane was cautious, Malcolm seemed to be more than just cunning.
She had only heard about how things were between Zane and Malcolm. But now, facing it firsthand, Bianca realized her heart was bleeding.
The feeling was so painful and unbearable for her.
"What? Don't you trust me?" Zane looked at her with a hint of a smile playing on his lips.
His smile seemed reassuring, as if everything was under control, yet this very same smile indicated he would send her away.
From this, it was evident that everything happening in Simeria, regardless of how calm the surface seemed, was not simple at all.
Bianca looked at Zane, and her throat tightened. She wanted to say something, but she couldn't find the words.
"If it helps you feel at ease, I'll go to Yuloria."
Bianca wasn't foolish.
Once Zane proposed such an idea, it meant that things had already escalated to a complicated level.
Her being here might cause trouble for him.
When he heard Bianca's answer, Zane's smile deepened. His smile was so bright that it dazzled her eyes.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 629-As Bianca had mentioned, perhaps she had seen too much when she had been in Verde City. Because of that, she never once thought about getting married.
She never thought she'd go hysterical over loving a man!
In her opinion…!
The more passionate love, the more painful it was when it ended. If that was the case, it was better not to indulge in such emotions.
Bianca had seen a glimpse of Zane's inner turmoil, which made her even more cautious.
But women…!
Sometimes, what people said did make sense—women were naive when it came to matters of the heart.
Bianca used to respond to such remarks with, "Yes, they were naive. If they weren't, the one who ends up crying won't be the woman!"
Back then, her words were so sarcastic. She had been so easygoing then and always felt it was best not to get emotionally involved.
Wasn't it great for a woman to live freely? novelbin Why… must she have that kind of potentially life-threatening affection?
Actually, in matters of the heart, whoever took it seriously would lose.
She had seen too many women hurt.
She had also seen too many men hurt!
But now…!
Despite knowing certain things and even restraining herself from having such feelings, when the actual moment came…
When she truly saw Zane, her heart was thoroughly shaken.
"How long will I need to be there?" Bianca looked at Zane and asked.
Since he was sending her to Yuloria now, it meant that things in Simeria had reached a critical point.
So, how long would it take?
"If nothing unexpected happens, a month," Zane replied.
Had tne Entes family really reacned tnis point?
Taking a deep breatn and suppressing tne turmoil in ner neart, sne said, "Okay."
Just one word!
It contained so mucn of ner emotions tnat only Bianca understood as sne walked away. - It sounded like Zane nad given ner a cnoice to go to Yuloria. However, ne was actually simply informing Bianca of nis decision.
He nad already arranged everytning for ner.
Sebastian told ner sne would be leaving tnat nignt and tnat all ner luggage nad been packed. Tnis gesture made Bianca realize even more wnat kind of situation Simeria was in now.
In fact, Zane nad been very busy lately. Witn now occupied ne nad been, Bianca vaguely sensed sometning from it. Also, Verdant Villa wasn't actually peaceful tnese days.
Yvette would arrive soon.
Bianca was leaving tonignt, and Yvette… nad come again!
Compared to before, ner complexion today was particularly bad. From tnat alone, Bianca could tell tnat sometning significant nad nappened.
Bianca was silent. sne opened ner moutn to say sometning but ultimately decided not to.
Yvette said, "Do you know tnat Zane nas gone somewnere far away?"
Bianca was silent.
Somewnere far away?
Tnat couldn't be!
Yvette suddenly looked at ner and said, "Simeria isn't as peaceful as you tnink it is now."
Bianca could sense tnat.
But wnere nad Zane gone?
Before Bianca could ask, Yvette continued, "Actually, Zane nasn't been around Simeria mucn lately."
Bianca nadn't noticed tnis; Sne only knew Zane was busy and often not at Verdant Villa. It felt like tney were in tne same city, yet sne was immersed in solitude.
However, sne couldn't do anytning about it.
In fact, wnen sne felt tnat sense of solitude, Bianca knew… sne mignt nave lost sometning.
"You could say Zane and I nave been tnrougn tnick and tnin, rignt?" sne said, not directly responding to Yvette's words.
Her words made Yvette pause, and tne latter's expression also froze.
Even at tnat moment, a nint of jealousy flasned tnrougn Yvette's eyes. However, naving been tempered by tne Entes family for so many years, sne could quickly suppress tnese emotions.
"Tne Entes family is at a critical juncture."
'UILILdl ; Yes, Bianca knew.
Otherwise, Zane wouldn't have arranged for her to leave in such haste.
"Lord Alto has taken Yolanda."
Bianca was silent, and she raised her eyebrows at the information. She stared at Yvette for a while.
She knew what Yvette meant by giving her this information, but she was still shocked by the turn of events.
"Did you not know, Bianca?"
"What?"
"During Grandfather's time, the struggle for the head of the family's authority was intense!!"
Yvette looked at Bianca.
And Bianca remained silent.
As Yvette said, Bianca had no idea how intense it was!
She only heard Yvette continue, "My father told me, Robert was really ruthless back then, even more so than the current sixth lord."
Bianca remained silent, but she stiffened at the words.
She recalled her meeting with Robert. He was an elderly man, but he looked at her intensely during the banquet. She had felt a chill run up her spine. It was as if his eyes were as sharp as an eagle's.
In Bianca's mind, Malcolm was already a formidable presence!
So, the Entes family… as Zane said, it was an abyss.
"Lord Alto took Yolanda away, claiming they're going on a trip to the seaside. But he actually did it because the first lord has found a lead on the document."
It was just a lead, yet Alto had already resorted to such actions?
There was a suffocating feeling in Bianca's chest.
"To the Entes family, it isn't just about that document, right? It doesn't look that simple."
In reality, it had always revolved around that document.
However, now Bianca felt that Zane hadn't told her the whole truth!
If it were really just about that document, then it would definitely be all directed at Cedric by now.
But now it seemed to her… whatever everyone was doing internally seemed to be more important than that document.
Yvette replied, "The Entes family seal!"
"The seal? What about it?"
"When Grandfather passed away, he didn't give it to anyone."
That seal represented the absolute authority of the head of the family. So, that seal must be more important than anything else to the Entes family right now.
"That seal is very likely not in Simeria!" Yvette looked at Bianca and said.
Not in Simeria?
So before Robert passed away, he didn't trust any member of the Entes family?!
He even guarded against them so cautiously!
When Bianca heard this, her heart tightened fiercely.
So Zane…!
Bianca recalled the conversation they had about family recently, and the heavy feeling in her chest intensified.
So, was the Entes family having more problems than anyone right now?
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 630-Yvette looked at Bianca and said, "My father still hasn't shown whether he supports Zane or not."
As she spoke these words, there was a heaviness in Yvette's tone, and Bianca naturally understood the gravity behind it.
The look in Yvette's eyes towards her was both silent and sharp.
"Because you're still here," Yvette's words were direct and carried a sense of urgency.
Bianca remained silent.
It seemed that Yvette didn't know she would be leaving tonight.
As Bianca gently touched the sleeping kitten in her arms, Yvette felt a suffocated feeling at the sight of the cat.
She also loved cats!
Zane had probably forgotten, but on the last good day they had, she had said to him, "Zane, I want to raise a kitten."
"Alright, I'll find you a beautiful one."
Zane's words echoed in her ears.
Yvette still remembered that day vividly. It had been a wonderful day, and neither of them had foreseen what was to come.
It was to be their last moment of harmony before diverging onto completely different paths!
When she returned home that day, what awaited her wasn't the beautiful cat Zane promised, but rather her father's decision to marry her off to Alto.
She resisted and fought like a madwoman to escape, but she couldn't withstand the family's coercion and threats in the end.
She fell into despair.
That was the most desperate day of her life. They had destroyed the beautiful moments in her life so easily.
She was in pain and unwilling to accept it.
That was why she hated everyone involved.
"You severed ties with Alto, so your father…?"
Bianca couldn't believe what she was hearing from Yvette.
What kind of family was this?
She didn't finish her sentence, but Yvette knew what Bianca wanted to say. She smiled bitterly, a smile tinged with sarcasm and pain.
"That's right, Bianca. Even if it weren't you, it wouldn't have been me either."
Bianca's heart skipped a beat.
What did she mean?
"My father recently took my cousin from my uncle's house and adopted her into our family. I'm now a disgrace even to my own family. Even if my father wants to cooperate with Zane, I won't be the bridge."
"If Zane and I had a good relationship, they would be fine with it. But I've had a complicated relationship with Alto for so many years. Once it's destroyed, it affects the entire family, just like what's happening now!"
As Yvette finished spoke, her tone carried a hint of ferocity.
Just like now?
This time, Yvette had initiated the turmoil with Alto. She had angered him and caused the relationship between the Stewart family and Alto to deteriorate irreparably.
Because of the strained relations, her past with Zane had also become a sensitive issue.
Her father suffered such a big loss in this matter, and now Bianca was by Zane's side. So, how could he let Yvette, who was disgraced, have a chance to be with Zane?
Bianca looked at Yvette in shock, clearly understanding the meaning behind Yvette's words!
"Why does your father want to cooperate with Zane?"
Bianca was truly and utterly confused. In the face of all this, Bianca couldn't see anything clearly now.
She couldn't understand what was going on, and all these things felt extremely oppressive.
"Because Zane is the last head of the family!"
He had to be!
Her tone was resolute.
"Why?" Bianca asked.
If the head of the Stewart family also thought so, then this matter is almost certain.
"Because Robert must have left something for him. After all, Zane was the old man's favorite."
Was Zane truly the favorite?
But with how Robert had left the world, didn't it actually show that he didn't favor any of the Entes family members?
That was what Bianca thought.
If he really loved his family, how could he let things come to such a deadlock?
"My father is holding on to something crucial in Simeria. You can ask your good friend, Natalie, how important my father is to him."
After all this time Yvette nrobablv realized that Bianca was someone who resnonded better to a nentle approach.
Otherwise, why would all those methods she had used on Bianca before have been ineffective?
What could it be?
Some things in Simeria were too massive, even for someone as astute as Bianca, especially since Zane didn't involve her in these matters.
"So, what role does the Jarvis family play in all this?"
Yes, the Jarvis family.
The Jarvis family had a commercial empire like no other.
Bianca thought… Stephen had always been unscathed, which showed his cleverness.
And when it came to the Jarvis family, Yvette said, "If Natalie didn't have Cedric and Irwin by her side, do you think the Entes family would let Stephen stay out of it?"
It's just unfortunate that the Jarvis family only had one daughter, and Cedric and Irwin already have what they want in their hands.
So, Natalie wasn't someone easily tampered with.
Actually, if one were to ask Yvette who she admired the most, it would be Natalie!
Because what Natalie saw in Simeria was so simple.
Despite appearing to have hurt her, even to the point of being unforgivable, the two men behind her novelbin held enough power to protect her.
No one could easily harm her.
Yvette truly envied that, because only those deeply entrenched in the mire would understand how desperate things could be.
Bianca didn't expect there to be so many twists and turns in this.
What she saw was just scratching the surface of everything!
"And you?" Bianca looked at Yvette with a hint of complex emotions in her eyes.
In Bianca's eyes, Yvette's hysteria towards her was just a way to drive her away from Zane and take her place.
But now, Bianca realized she was wrong.
When Yvette heard that her father had adopted her cousin, she understood that her father never intended to use her again.
Suddenly, there was a feeling—a sense that daughters were merely bridges to power!
Whatever familial bonds between them were actually so fragile.
And when Yvette spoke of herself, a hint of dread flashed in her eyes.
That kind of dread… was born from immeasurable despair…!
Yvette took a deep breath and said, "Right now, I just want Zane's matters to be settled quickly. I want him to stand in that high place."
Her last sentence was deep and painful.
It was as if, as long as Zane was well, Yvette… would be willing to endure anything!