Ch. 651..660
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 651-How had she spent the three months?
Whether it was him or Cedric, they both saw her trembling from the bitterness of this small bowl of medicine.
She endured for three months…!
Every meal was like this.
"These are the last few days!" Irwin's words were tight, each word spoken with tension.
Yes, the last three days.
No matter how bitter the medicine was, only three days were left.
"Do you know what kind of pain I'll endure next?" Natalie looked in his direction.
She couldn't see.
However, those empty pupils made Irwin feel what agony truly was.
What comes next…?
"Do you know what surgery means to a person?"
What did it mean?
Too much!
The pain Natalie endured between him and Cedric was simply too much.
But no matter what kind of pain, she had to regain her sight!
No matter how much hatred she held, she had to wait until her eyes could see again before saying anything.
Irwin never knew that an apology or money couldn't solve the problem when someone made a mistake.
He never knew that a mistake could bring so much pain to the other person.
Now, he was experiencing it.
After a long time, Irwin finally said, "No matter what kind of bitterness, I'll endure it with you!"
Natalie fell silent.
Without waiting for her response, a force pushed against her in the next moment. Soft lips pressed against hers, and the bitter medicine flowed into her mouth!
It continued like this, one mouthful after another.
Irwin was holding her tightly, and she could clearly feel him trembling.
And Irwin also felt it. As she tasted the bitterness, her entire body trembled lightly.
Initially, the bitterness he felt from the medicine!
It seemed to be nothing compared to the pain she brought him.
The bowl of medicine… was quickly finished. novelbin Irwin clearly felt what kind of bitterness a bowl of medicine could bring to a person.
That was far beyond what one could taste with just one sip.
A whole bowl of medicine allowed one to know what the bitterest taste in the world truly was.
He held Natalie gently in his arms, gently pressing his nose against hers. Their breaths intertwined as they silently sat there.
At this moment, so many words were stuck in Irwin's throat. He couldn't say anything, no matter how much he wished to.
The only thing he could think about was the bitterness that even caused his soul to tremble.
"Nat…" Irwin softly called her name.
Natalie wanted to struggle, but she hadn't even recovered from that bitterness in her mouth. Her body seemed to have lost all its strength, allowing Irwin to hold her.
After a long time, she finally managed to speak. "Get lost!"
She spat out the words coldly, as if she had used all her strength.
But Irwin's grip on her tightened even more.
Although he realized beforehand that the one who would ultimately pay the price in this relationship was Natalie, he didn't know…!
She was in such pain.
These three months…!
It seemed that he and Cedric had accompanied her for her treatment and assumed it was just a bowl of medicine…
But was it really just a bowl of medicine?
What kind of pain was she really enduring?
Irwin completely understood and truly experienced it now.
"We won't take it anymore…!"
Finally, Irwin compromised.
Three days!
He was initially stubborn and thought that the last three days might have held hope! However, three months had passed, and there was still no sign of hope.
Perhaps… there really wasn't any hope to cure Natalie's eyes with this medicine.
After feeling Natalie's cold tremors, so much of Irwin's obsession dissipated completely.
"You're right. If this medicine doesn't work, you'll have suffered for these three days for nothing!"
And he had no right.
After all, if the medicine had no effect on her, then she would still endure the pain of surgery next.
He and Cedric were destined to pay the price for what they had done. But Cedric…!
Thinking of Cedric, Irwin's heart tightened continuously.
When Natalie heard Irwin say they wouldn't take the medicine anymore, her whole body… seemed to relax.
At this moment, Irwin also fully realized the pain that the medicine had brought to Natalie.
That night, Natalie fell asleep early.
Although Irwin said she wouldn't need to take the medicine anymore, he didn't specify when he would return to Simeria.
Lydia added another blanket on top of Natalie. "Miss, this might make you feel a bit warmer."
"Okay."
Actually, Natalie didn't feel anything.
It was still very cold!
The cold of Yuloria was truly bone-chilling. It was probably difficult for someone who had never lived here to endure such cold.
"I hope we can go back soon. It's really cold here," Lydia said.
It was even colder than Mount Elven. Although it looked like an icy wasteland there, at least it wouldn't be as cold as this when the wind wasn't blowing.
However, here… Even when the sun was out, there was a chilly feeling. If it rained, it would be bone- chillingly cold straight away!
"Lydia."
"Yes, Miss?"
"Never mind, you should go and rest. I feel like sleeping!" Natalie wanted to say something, but she swallowed it all back after a few moments of thinking.
Lydia watched Natalie close her empty eyes, her eyes filled with pity.
"Then, Miss, you should rest early," Lydia said before leaving.
Natalie could hear the fading footsteps as the door closed behind Lydia. When she opened her eyes, the emptiness in them deepened with endless bitterness.
Natalie waved her hand in front of her eyes, and her expression fell even more! - Meanwhile, Irwin sat in the study.
In the dim light, the melancholy contours of the man were even more pronounced. Dylan had come just after Irwin mentioned preparing to return to Simeria.
"Is there really no hope?"
When he spoke, Dylan's tone tensed even more!
Dylan had conducted the investigation himself and had been by Irwin's side for so many years.
Naturally, he knew what that matter meant to Irwin and understood the extent of its impact on him and Cedric.
He was also the one who had overturned Natalie and Cedric's relationship!
However, who would have thought that Blair would turn out to be such an unbearable existence?
"You should leave for now."
Irwin didn't directly answer Dylan's question. The man's bright eyes flickered with complex emotions in the dim space.
Dylan wanted to say more, but seeing the cold aura emanating from Irwin's profile, he swallowed back the words he was about to say.
He nodded and left.
When Irwin was alone in the study, the sound of a lighter echoed across the room. As the flame rose, it brought a strong smell of gasoline.
The moment the cigarette ignited, it mingled with the smell of tobacco. It was a scent unique to men.
Yet, the lingering scent in the study was not unpleasant. Instead, it was quite refreshing.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 652-How had she spent the three months?
Whether it was him or Cedric, they both saw her trembling from the bitterness of this small bowl of medicine.
She endured for three months…!
Every meal was like this.
"These are the last few days!" Irwin's words were tight, each word spoken with tension.
Yes, the last three days.
No matter how bitter the medicine was, only three days were left.
"Do you know what kind of pain I'll endure next?" Natalie looked in his direction.
She couldn't see.
However, those empty pupils made Irwin feel what agony truly was.
What comes next…?
"Do you know what surgery means to a person?"
What did it mean?
Too much!
The pain Natalie endured between him and Cedric was simply too much.
But no matter what kind of pain, she had to regain her sight!
No matter how much hatred she held, she had to wait until her eyes could see again before saying anything.
Irwin never knew that an apology or money couldn't solve the problem when someone made a mistake.
He never knew that a mistake could bring so much pain to the other person.
Now, he was experiencing it.
After a long time, Irwin finally said, "No matter what kind of bitterness, I'll endure it with you!"
Natalie fell silent.
Without waiting for her response, a force pushed against her in the next moment. Soft lips pressed against hers, and the bitter medicine flowed into her mouth!
It continued like this, one mouthful after another.
Irwin was holding her tightly, and she could clearly feel him trembling.
And Irwin also felt it. As she tasted the bitterness, her entire body trembled lightly.
Initially, the bitterness he felt from the medicine!
It seemed to be nothing compared to the pain she brought him.
The bowl of medicine… was quickly finished. novelbin Irwin clearly felt what kind of bitterness a bowl of medicine could bring to a person.
That was far beyond what one could taste with just one sip.
A whole bowl of medicine allowed one to know what the bitterest taste in the world truly was.
He held Natalie gently in his arms, gently pressing his nose against hers. Their breaths intertwined as they silently sat there.
At this moment, so many words were stuck in Irwin's throat. He couldn't say anything, no matter how much he wished to.
The only thing he could think about was the bitterness that even caused his soul to tremble.
"Nat…" Irwin softly called her name.
Natalie wanted to struggle, but she hadn't even recovered from that bitterness in her mouth. Her body seemed to have lost all its strength, allowing Irwin to hold her.
After a long time, she finally managed to speak. "Get lost!"
She spat out the words coldly, as if she had used all her strength.
But Irwin's grip on her tightened even more.
Although he realized beforehand that the one who would ultimately pay the price in this relationship was Natalie, he didn't know…!
She was in such pain.
These three months…!
It seemed that he and Cedric had accompanied her for her treatment and assumed it was just a bowl of medicine…
But was it really just a bowl of medicine?
What kind of pain was she really enduring?
Irwin completely understood and truly experienced it now.
"We won't take it anymore…!"
Finally, Irwin compromised.
Three days!
He was initially stubborn and thought that the last three days might have held hope! However, three months had passed, and there was still no sign of hope.
Perhaps… there really wasn't any hope to cure Natalie's eyes with this medicine.
After feeling Natalie's cold tremors, so much of Irwin's obsession dissipated completely.
"You're right. If this medicine doesn't work, you'll have suffered for these three days for nothing!"
And he had no right.
After all, if the medicine had no effect on her, then she would still endure the pain of surgery next.
He and Cedric were destined to pay the price for what they had done. But Cedric…!
Thinking of Cedric, Irwin's heart tightened continuously.
When Natalie heard Irwin say they wouldn't take the medicine anymore, her whole body… seemed to relax.
At this moment, Irwin also fully realized the pain that the medicine had brought to Natalie.
That night, Natalie fell asleep early.
Although Irwin said she wouldn't need to take the medicine anymore, he didn't specify when he would return to Simeria.
Lydia added another blanket on top of Natalie. "Miss, this might make you feel a bit warmer."
"Okay."
Actually, Natalie didn't feel anything.
It was still very cold!
The cold of Yuloria was truly bone-chilling. It was probably difficult for someone who had never lived here to endure such cold.
"I hope we can go back soon. It's really cold here," Lydia said.
It was even colder than Mount Elven. Although it looked like an icy wasteland there, at least it wouldn't be as cold as this when the wind wasn't blowing.
However, here… Even when the sun was out, there was a chilly feeling. If it rained, it would be bone- chillingly cold straight away!
"Lydia."
"Yes, Miss?"
"Never mind, you should go and rest. I feel like sleeping!" Natalie wanted to say something, but she swallowed it all back after a few moments of thinking.
Lydia watched Natalie close her empty eyes, her eyes filled with pity.
"Then, Miss, you should rest early," Lydia said before leaving.
Natalie could hear the fading footsteps as the door closed behind Lydia. When she opened her eyes, the emptiness in them deepened with endless bitterness.
Natalie waved her hand in front of her eyes, and her expression fell even more! - Meanwhile, Irwin sat in the study.
In the dim light, the melancholy contours of the man were even more pronounced. Dylan had come just after Irwin mentioned preparing to return to Simeria.
"Is there really no hope?"
When he spoke, Dylan's tone tensed even more!
Dylan had conducted the investigation himself and had been by Irwin's side for so many years.
Naturally, he knew what that matter meant to Irwin and understood the extent of its impact on him and Cedric.
He was also the one who had overturned Natalie and Cedric's relationship!
However, who would have thought that Blair would turn out to be such an unbearable existence?
"You should leave for now."
Irwin didn't directly answer Dylan's question. The man's bright eyes flickered with complex emotions in the dim space.
Dylan wanted to say more, but seeing the cold aura emanating from Irwin's profile, he swallowed back the words he was about to say.
He nodded and left.
When Irwin was alone in the study, the sound of a lighter echoed across the room. As the flame rose, it brought a strong smell of gasoline.
The moment the cigarette ignited, it mingled with the smell of tobacco. It was a scent unique to men.
Yet, the lingering scent in the study was not unpleasant. Instead, it was quite refreshing.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 653-Irwin smoked several cigarettes under the dim light, seemingly easing the heaviness in his chest.
Then, he pulled out his phone to call Cedric.
Soon, Cedric answered. "Hello."
"It's time," Irwin said.
"When are you coming back?" Cedric asked.
At this moment, both of their tones were eerily calm.
It was truly ironic!
Over the years, there had always been tension between Irwin and Cedric! There was never peace between them.
Everything stemmed from Blair, and now it was alleviated because of Natalie!
However, this peace only made their hearts tighten.
"You… should come and pick her up," Irwin said.
As he uttered these words, the air instantly quieted. Their breaths over the phone grew heavier!
He asked Cedric to pick up Natalie?!
What was his intention?
"For the surgery… I'll do it!" Irwin declared.
Cedric remained silent.
The atmosphere became tense!
As Irwin said those words, it seemed like he had used up all his strength. Without waiting for Cedric's response, he abruptly ended the call.
In the dimness, a cold and desolate aura surrounded Irwin.
He was wrong… he was truly wrong!
In the end, the only thing he got right was his understanding of Wexford. Wexford was like quicksand, but in the end, it engulfed him and Cedric.
Then, Irwin dragged Natalie into it!
If he owed anyone…!
Between him and Cedric, Irwin was the one who owed Natalie more.
Natalie and Cedric might have been fine if it weren't for these conspiracies and schemes!
They could have been happy.
But in the end, things had turned out this way because of Irwin.
No one slept well that night.
The following day at breakfast, the bitter medicine that made Natalie tremble was nowhere to be seen.
"I'll feed you."
"No need!"
"Nat, could you not be so cruel to me?"
Natalie fell silent.
At this moment, Irwin's emotions were clearly off.
Natalie couldn't pinpoint what exactly was wrong.
During this time, she had only just become familiar with the darkness when Irwin arrived here!
At that time, Irwin had offered to help her, but he didn't press the matter further after her refusal.
Perhaps he saw that even though she had lost her sight, she still had her own resilience.
But what was happening now?
"Be good and open your mouth. okay?"
Irwin scooped up a spoonful of soup and offered it to her. His tone was filled with patience and indulgence.
"You…"
Natalie's words caught in her throat. Clearly, she had no obligation to care about him.
"Nat, what do you think about him?"
He was clearly referring to Cedric!
Natalie's already strained expression grew colder at the mention of Cedric. She replied icily, "There's nothing to say between him and me."
Indeed, there was nothing to say between her and Cedric.
Irwin's chest tightened even more.
Nothing to say?
Irwin probably knew some of what Cedric had done to Natalie.
He… shouldn't have laid a hand on Luna!
No matter how important Isabella's daughter was to Cedric, he shouldn't have touched Natalie's daughter.
Even if he didn't know the child was his at the time, she was still Natalie's daughter.
How could he?
"You and him are the last people I want to see in my life!" Natalie's voice was cold as ice, cutting off any response from Irwin.
Irwin's already constricted chest grew even tighter upon hearing Natalie's words. His heart clenched painfully.
The most terrifying thing about people was their emotions!
Blair's actions had made him angry back then.
Now, Natalie left him feeling helpless.
"You should actually hate me," Irwin said, his words somewhat intrusive.
Natalie fell silent.
She should hate Irwin?
Hah!
At least he knew he was detestable.
In fact, he was as detestable as Cedric.
"Remember when you took me to Mount Elven? Do you remember what you said?" Natalie asked.
"Nat."
"Now you want to be a good person and take all the blame upon yourself." novelbin The irony in her words was not lost on Irwin, and it only made his chest ache even more.
Natalie continued, "You told me then that you only brought Isabella to him. In the end, who was more significant to him was simply his own judgment."
Irwin fell silent.
His heart already ached, and after hearing Natalie say these words, the pain spread a little more.
Yes! He was only responsible for bringing Isabella to him. But why Cedric ended up prioritizing Isabella and even Isabella's daughter over Natalie… was something Irwin had never considered.
Whether it was him or Natalie, all they saw was Isabella occupying a more important place in Cedric's heart.
"Irwin."
"Yeah?"
"If you were a father, who would be more important to you than your child?"
Irwin fell silent.
Who could be more important than one's own child?
There was only one answer in his heart—no one could be more important than their child.
But he couldn't say this to Natalie now, especially since she was already upset.
So, he wanted her to…!
"Nat, give yourself a chance. Consider letting go as also forgiving yourself, okay?"
"Kayla is still with him, right? Isn't it ridiculous that you're talking about this with me right now?" Irwin fell silent.
His heart was torn apart by her words!
People said that women in love were foolish, and emotions consumed their thoughts.
But Natalie seemed so clear-headed now.
Did that mean she had no emotions?
Yes! She didn't feel anything.
The realization that Natalie felt nothing for Cedric made Irwin feel suffocated.
He had succeeded. He had successfully created a rift between them.
Yet, he couldn't feel happy even when faced with this success.
"Nat!"
How could she? How could she feel nothing at all?
It was no wonder that during this time, all he felt from Natalie was coldness and a complete lack of warmth.
Even those around her felt it.
"Irwin, the idea of letting go and forgiving myself is so laughable!" Her words were filled with bitterness, laced with simmering resentment.
Did they ever think of letting her go?
Amidst all that had happened, they expected her to forgive herself?!
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 654-If it weren't for Blair… everything that happened in the past would have been emotional pain she should have borne alone.
But with Blair in the picture, it changed everything.
Because of Blair, she got entangled in Irwin and Cedric's mess.
How could she forgive that?
"You've ruined my life completely! And now you want me to forgive myself and let go of everything?"
Irwin fell silent.
"Hah… forgive myself?!"
They were ruthless to her!
And in the end, they even expected her to forgive herself?!
How ridiculous their thoughts were!
It was not just ridiculous.
It was downright hateful!
Irwin was silent, and his already pale face turned even paler now.
They couldn't let it go.
Neither Natalie nor Cedric could let it go now.
It was agonizing.
Irwin hadn't mentioned going back to Simeria, obviously waiting for Cedric to come and pick up Natalie.
However, two days passed, and Cedric didn't show up.
Finally, a message arrived.
[Take her to the hospital we agreed on!] The hospital they agreed on! It was the one he and Cedric had agreed upon in the study before.
Did Cedric… decide to stick by his decision after all?
Irwin's hand shook as he held his phone.
When Dylan came in, he saw Irwin dressed in a black coat with a gray scarf. He looked elegant yet emitted a sense of desolation.It was evident that everything that happened during this time had caused a drastic change in Irwin's heart.
"Sir."
Irwin snapped out of his thoughts and looked at Dylan. At that moment, his eyes were filled with turmoil. He wanted to say something, but he couldn't find the words.
Cedric, he…!
Perhaps he had also sensed it, right?
Everything that happened between him and Natalie had gone too far to turn back now.
So, he was giving her everything.
Finally, Irwin said, "Dylan."
"Yes, sir."
"Prepare to go to Yonwood City!"
Dylan fell silent.
Yonwood City!
In the end, it had come to this?
For three whole months, Natalie's treatment with Edward's medicine had no effect.
So, was it necessary to resort to surgery now?
"Yes, sir." Dylan nodded without saying anything else.
He knew that ever since Irwin learned about Blair and his grandfather, he had been tormented. But regardless of the torment, they had reached this point and had to face it.
They were finally leaving.
"What's the name of this courtyard?"
As Irwin pushed her into the yard, Natalie suddenly asked the question.
Obviously, she had no idea where in Yuloria she was living during her time here!
Irwin smiled bitterly and said, "Forget about this place."
This place was too bitter!
If not for the scent of bamboo wafting from the yard, the smell of the bitter medicine would have filled the place. Drinking medicine every day was bitter enough, but being surrounded by its smell all the time was another challenge.
Irwin had to admit that Cedric chose this place with care!
It was just a pity that Natalie couldn't see anything. If she could, she would surely fall in love with it.
Natalie didn't say anything more as Irwin pushed her out. Lydia and Xyla followed behind.
When they came, they didn't bring much, and everything was purchased after they arrived. Now, there was obviously no need to take anything away.
As Irwin said, everything here… was too bitter.
As they walked along the pavement, a cold wind swept in, causing Natalie to shiver. Yuloria was indeed cold enough to make one tremble.
Though her reaction was barely visible, Irwin clearly felt it.
When did he start to feel Natalie's subtle reactions so clearly? Did this happen when one cared so much about another person?
Irwin hadn't expected that he would fall for someone one day.
This feeling was really uncomfortable!
It was even more uncomfortable than when he was with Blair. Anger and helplessness were completely different concepts.
Undoubtedly, he felt more helpless with Natalie.
He took off the gray scarf and wrapped it around Natalie's neck. The color complemented her greencolored attire and looked gentle.
The warmth from the man's body wrapped around Natalie, instantly dispelling the chill.
Irwin's tone was gentle as he asked, "Are you still cold?"
Natalie replied coldly, "You don't need to do this."
Irwin remained silent. Her tone used to hurt him, but now he seemed to be used to it. This was what he and Cedric owed her, so whatever attitude she had towards them now was justified.
"It seems you're not cold anymore," Irwin's tone was somewhat bitter.
Natalie remained silent. The road was not smooth, so she could feel the unevenness of the stones as Irwin pushed her wheelchair. Fortunately, these were crafted stones, so it didn't bother her much.
The road was made with bluetones, and they emitted a unique fragrance.
"People who live here year-round must feel very happy," Natalie suddenly said.
"Why do you say that?" Irwin asked.
"This is the city center, right? Yet it's filled with the scent of nature everywhere."
That was the rarest thing there was.
Irwin fell silent, his eyes revealing a hint of bitterness. Apparently, her perception of scents had become so sensitive that it surpassed what any sighted person could experience.
In the darkness, she possessed her unique perception of the world.
"Nat, don't try so hard to perceive things, okay?" Irwin said with a bitter tone.
The more she revealed this side of herself, the more unpleasant it felt in his heart.
It's all because of the darkness! Because she had been in the dark for so long, she made an effort to perceive everything within it.
"You will be able to see soon."
Irwin wasn't sure if he was saying this for Natalie's sake or to comfort himself. But whatever it was, he was feeling the most uncomfortable at the moment, especially with Natalie's silence, which intensified the tension in the darkness.
An hour later, they arrived at the airport. Natalie sensed that the further they got from that little courtyard, the tenser Irwin became.
They had a private plane. After completing the procedures, Irwin pushed her through the private channel onto the plane. Once aboard, the world quieted down.
"Have some water," Irwin said. novelbin He was considerate and offered her a cup with a straw. Because she couldn't see, a normal cup was almost useless to her.
In any case, since she fell into darkness, all dangerous things around her had been kept at a distance.
"Thank you," Natalie said calmly.
"No need for that," Irwin replied.
Regardless of how much effort he put into her, she deserved it all.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 655-As the plane soared into the sky, Natalie finally asked, "Are we going back to Simeria?"
However, Irwin smiled bitterly and replied, "Don't worry, I'm not selling you."
Natalie frowned. In an instant, she understood that this wasn't a flight back to Simeria. She became even more displeased.
"What are you doing?" she asked.
Irwin replied, "I'm taking you for surgery."
Natalie fell silent.
Surgery?
Since returning to Simeria, whether it was her skin or her eyes, she had always faced the topic of surgery.
But now, facing this moment, no one knew what she was feeling inside.
The air was quiet. She drank from the cup in her hand vigorously, then asked tensely, "Is it available?"
She was referring to corneal transplants!
Only those truly in darkness knew how bleak hope could be and how scarce normalcy was, even though it seemed like everyone on the streets was normal.
How many people in the world hoped?
Stephen repeatedly intervened… but she refused every time. She never wanted to be special because of her identity. She was just an ordinary person standing in the most ordinary position!
"Yeah," Irwin nodded.
At this moment, Natalie keenly felt the gravity in his tone. She took a deep breath and said, "I won't accept a living donor."
"You know that, right?"
"I do."
Irwin obviously knew that.
Regardless of how Natalie's identity changed, her stance never wavered, and her heart never changed…
Except for what she felt toward him and Cedric, nothing else about her had changed.
"Then…"
Natalie frowned, but she didn't finish her sentence. A long silence ensued between them. Natalie's eyes remained hollow, making it difficult for anyone to discern her emotions.
Irwin looked at her for a long time. He wanted to say something, but the words remained unspoken.
Finally, he sighed. Then, he picked up the glass of red wine in front of him and drank it in one gulp.
It was understandable that his mood was heavy right now.
Back in Simeria, three months had passed. Heather had wanted to go to Yuloria countless times. Yet, Natalie hadn't returned yet! She and Stephen knew what was probably going to happen next. "If Nat knew…" Heather's tone was uneasy. Stephen replied, "If Nat knew, she wouldn't agree!" Even though she resented Cedric, she would never accept such an arrangement from him. Heather sighed. "He deserves all of this." Stephen fell silent. He deserved it! Although that was what they said, Heather's tone was heavy. After all, this matter couldn't be hidden forever, and Natalie would find out sooner or later. "How's Luna?" Cedric only left today. He had dropped by Lotus Villa that day. However, Luna had been so resistant toward him. So, he had watched the child from afar and never got close to her. "She's fine as long as she doesn't see him!" Heather said. Stephen frowned. "Who can we blame?" Heather's tone was unpleasant when this topic was brought up. Indeed, who could they blame for the situation between Cedric and Luna reaching this point? It was all Cedric's own doing. Nobody expected things to come to this. Stephen looked at Heather and said, "Oh, you…!" novelbin He obviously didn't know what to say to Heather. She was sharp-tongued but soft-hearted, that was for sure. In fact, neither of them expected Cedric to make such a decision about Natalie's eyes. They thought the surgery would take some effort. However, Cedric unexpectedly stepped forward at this critical moment. When Clyde came back, he saw the heavy atmosphere between Stephen and Heather. The two exchanged glances, and Stephen said to Heather, "Cly and I will go to the study, alright?" "Alright," Heather nodded. However, her expression still bore the weight of the situation, indicating that she wasn't feeling good about it. It was mainly because no one expected things to turn out like this. After Stephen and Clyde went upstairs, Luna came in from outside. "Grandma," Luna ran into Heather's arms. Heather hugged the child and smiled indulgently. "Don't run around like this. It's not good for a girl to have scars from falling." Speaking of scars, Heather thought of Natalie's injuries. All of them were evidence of Cedric's past harm to her. When she recalled this, Heather felt slightly relieved about Cedric's decision regarding the corneal transplants. Yes! That was the debt he owed Natalie. No matter who was scheming in that scenario, emotions were always their own. In that situation, Natalie always believed in Cedric. It was just that he ultimately betrayed her trust. That was why they had reached this point now. "Grandma." "Yes?" "When will Mommy come back?" Luna asked and looked at Heather pitifully. Heather affectionately rubbed the child's head. "Do you miss her?" "Yeah, a lot." Unlike her feelings towards Cedric, Luna genuinely loved Natalie. It had been three months without seeing her, so one could imagine how much Luna missed her. Heather held the child and affectionately rubbed her head again. "If your mommy knew how much you miss her, she would be happy." "Then why doesn't Mommy come back even if she's happy?" "She'll come back soon. Really soon!" Heather's tone was bitter as she said this. Yes, Natalie would come back soon. Natalie was her daughter. So, Heather knew that during Natalie's time in Simeria, she was actually afraid. Natalie wasn't afraid of the darkness but rather the possibility of never seeing her child grow up, which was the cruelest thought for her. Natalie would be able to see…! However, the price of seeing comes with its own hardships… "Oh, Luna." Heather thought about the child's fate and felt even more bitter. A mother and a father…! Was it really destined that only one could exist in Luna's life? Wasn't that too cruel of fate? "What's wrong, Grandma?" Luna was very sensitive to emotions. Perhaps it was because of what had happened with Cedric last time. Whenever adults have such heavy emotions now, Luna can clearly feel it. Her sensitivity often left people feeling helpless and, more importantly… heartbroken!
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 656-Stephen sighed. "Have you gathered all the information?"
"Yes," replied Clyde.
"The Entes family…"
Each word seemed to he uttered through gritted teeth. The depths of the Entes family were notoriously murky, and now Stephen likely understood why Irwin insisted on marrying Natalie in Yuloria before bringing her hack to Simeria.
In truth, they were all well aware.
During this period of turmoil within the Entes family, the Jarvis family wouldn't have found peace if it weren't for Cedric and Irwin hy Natalie's side.
With things escalating within the Entes family, it had reached a point where the Stewart family was inevitahly involved. novelbin "Go to Yonwood City," Stephen instructed Clyde after a moment of thought.
"Yonwood?" Clyde furrowed his hrows.
"Give Nat a heads-up. Things are crucial for her right now."
Indeed, he was a man who understood that when a woman was consumed hy hatred, she was capahle of anything. And Natalie's feelings toward Irwin and Cedric were far heyond mere hatred.
In such times, she might resort to anything.
Blair was her hottom line. With Blair in the picture, this shattered Natalie's understanding of her feelings for Cedric.
In the midst of such a situation, every thought of her previous entanglement with Malcolm left Stephen endlessly worried.
"Alright, I got it." Clyde nodded.
Natalie was truly a headache at the moment.
The extent of her hatred towards Cedric was evident from the situation in Wexford.
"Regardless, we cannot let her get involved with the Entes family this time," Stephen said with deep conviction.
After all, he had suffered losses due to the Entes family in the past. Over the years, although he resided in Simeria, he kept himself detached from whatever happened within the Eintes family.
Even if he had a solid friendship with them, sometimes… family was more valuable than any friendship.
Once a person didn't have a family anymore, there was nothing else to consider.
Now, things were different.
With a family, there were more things to consider when doing anything.
"Alright, I understand," Clyde nodded, understanding Stephen's implication.
The current turmoil of the Eintes family was unsettling, and nobody could see clearly amidst the chaos.
The Stewart family was involved due to Irene, and no one was uncertain who would eventually lead the household amidst the upheaval.
So, in such a situation, it was best for anyone not to wade into that muddy water. - Clyde emerged from the study. When he walked downstairs, he caught sight of Heather telling Luna a story…!
Instantly, he understood why Stephen remained aloof from all situations and never got involved.
"Are you going out?" Heather asked Clyde, noticing that he was about to leave.
Clyde nodded. "Yeah."
"Drink less," Heather advised.
In her mind, men like him who went out at this time were bound to socialize. And where there was socializing, there was bound to be drinking.
At the sound of her advice, a flicker passed through Clyde's eyes.
Undoubtedly…!
Since he was a child, he had never known such warmth. There had only ever been endless struggles…!
Apart from struggling to survive, he had no other choice.
However, since returning to the Jarvis family, he…!
Winter in Simeria wasn't pleasant, and there was snowfall. When he entered the villa, it was just light snow, But now, there was a blanket of white outside.
Bang!
Suddenly, Bianca stepped out of the car, and their gazes collided as she closed the car door.
Bianca tensed up instantly.
Memories broke through when his eyes met Bianca's, but it was fleeting, disappearing just as quickly.
In the dim snowy landscape, that wordless sense of familiarity shook him to the core.
Clyde was silent.
This familiarity also made his gaze fix firmly on Bianca.
She felt somewhat uneasy under his scrutiny. She frowned and stepped forward. "Is Nat back?"
"Are you looking for her?"
Her voice was also familiar!
Their interactions had been minimal before, especially in such dim spaces where Bianca and Natalie had always been together. But there had been a few brief encounters.
Bianca shook her head. "I'm looking for Mr. Jarvis."
The solemn look on her face remained, especially the depth in her eyes. It allowed Clyde to see clearly what Bianca intended by seeking Stephen at this crucial moment.
She was Zane's wife now, and the Entes family was in a crucial period right now. So, her purpose was evident at a glance.
Clyde said, "You don't need to go in. He won't agree to what you want."
Bianca fell silent.
At his words, her complexion paled. Beneath that cold, hard exterior, nobody knew the turmoil hiding within her at this moment.
Clearly, if she truly had to enter this whirlpool right now, Stephen was her best choice.
"We'll only know once we meet," Bianca said as she was about to step forward.
But as she took a step forward, she felt Clyde grab her wrist.
Bianca furrowed her brows, looking at the man's stern profile. She had to admit that apart from height, Clyde bore an uncanny resemblance to Natalie. It was almost as if he were a male duplicate of her best friend!
At this moment, Bianca pondered.
Would that have changed anything for Natalie if Cedric and Irwin had met Clyde in Wexford? Or would the connection between Clyde and Natalie have been discovered much earlier?
"Mr. Jarvis Jr.!" Bianca said sternly.
Clyde fell silent.
Jarvis Jr.?
It was the first time someone had called him that in Simeria. Previously, he had been referred to as Master Yarborough or Mr. Yarborough. Such titles always made him feel like he wasn't truly part of the Jarvis family.
But now, Bianca's address of him stirred something deep within Clyde.
"He won't agree." Even now, Clyde's response remained firm.
"I must see Mr. Jarvis!" Bianca insisted.
"You're her friend, so I won't chase you out of this place. You should leave," Clyde said. He released her, but his tone carried a hint of danger.
Bianca fell silent.
He…!
Before Bianca could speak, Clyde said, "As the Entes family's seventh lady, you should understand what kind of entity they are. Do you really want to involve her family?"
Indeed, Bianca wasn't just seeking the help of any family.
The Jarvis family… was also Natalie's family.
"I have no choice!" Bianca said as she looked at Clyde.
Clyde's eyes darkened slightly.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 657- Unlike the chaos in Simeria, Yonwood City was peaceful. It was a bustling metropolis with its myriad lights shining brightly.
It was a beautiful sight.
As the plane touched down, Natalie asked, "Where are we?"
"We're in Yonwood City."
Natalie fell silent.
She had heard of Yonwood City before but had never considered visiting it due to its distance from Verde City. The climate in Yonwood City was completely different from Yuloria.
Even in winter, the weather was pleasant.
The moment Natalie stepped off the plane, she felt waves of warmth and even caught a whiff of mixed floral scents.
Yonwood City was also known as the Flower City!
Many rare flowers and plants were produced here due to the suitable climate, making it ideal for plant growth.
"Do you smell it?" Irwin asked.
"Yes." Natalie nodded.
Her action added a tinge of bitterness to the man's demeanor.
The airport was adorned with nameless flowers, which looked beautiful and showcased the charm of the Flower City.
However, Natalie couldn't see any of this beauty. She could only rely on her senses and her sense of smell…!
"Once you're better, I'll bring you around this place."
"No need!" Natalie said.
Irwin fell silent.
Her refusal was so decisive, indicating that Natalie wanted to stay away from him and Cedric.
If she could see now, perhaps she would have distanced herself from them long ago!
Indeed!
He could stay by her side now because she couldn't see. If she could, she would never be with him!
When he thought of this, Irwin felt a suffocating sensation in his chest.
Naturally, Natalie also felt that suffocating feeling!
Eventually, the group arrived at Evergreen Peak!
Irwin owned Evergreen Peak, and it was said that anyone who could stay here while visiting Yonwood City was either rich or important.
The prices here were exorbitant, but the facilities justified the cost.
The scent of wood and flowers filled the air, and the buildings had distinctive architectural elements.
Lydia and Xyla instantly fall in love with the place.
"Miss, if you could see, you would definitely love it here. It's really beautiful!"
It was nighttime now, and it was a lively and bustling environment. It made people feel comfortable and relaxed.
Natalie could discern the joy in Lydia's tone.
"Do you like it here?" she asked.
"Yeah, I really love it! I've never traveled anywhere before," Lydia exclaimed.
It was no wonder wealthy people loved traveling. Now, Lydia understood the allure of poetry and distant lands.
Natalie smiled in a gentle and charming manner. Under the dim, orange light, her smile gave off a warm feeling.
Irwin stood nearby as he watched her. His eyes glazed over, and his heart felt heavy.
After Dylan sorted everything out, he approached Irwin. "Sir, you can go in now."
Their building was halfway up the mountain, and there was a dedicated slide to get there.
The group ascended together.
On the way, Lydia and Xyla found everything to be delightful. They hadn't expected Irwin to own so many nice places.
"Miss, this place is really wonderful!"
The ambiance of the lights gave a dreamy feeling.
Natalie replied, "It's good that you like it."
"I think you would like it too, Miss."
Would she really like it?
Natalie asked herself this question inwardly. When did she start not knowing what she liked anymore?
Outside their building, there was a wooden terrace. From here, they could see the lights of the wooden buildings in the banana grove.
The entire banana grove was bathed in the warm orange light.
"Wow, this place is so beautiful!" Lydia exclaimed for what seemed like the umpteenth time, showing just how wonderful it was.
The night view was enchanting!
Dylan remarked, "You'll love seeing the sunrise from here in the morning."
At the mention of seeing the sunrise from this spot, Lydia became even more excited. Although the old- fashioned places in Yuloria were charming and the food was delicious, she preferred places that broadened her mind.
Although the architecture in Yuloria was unique and flavorful, it always felt oppressive.
She didn't like it there, so she rarely told Natalie what it was like. But now things were different.
Because she liked it here, she enjoyed telling Natalie about it.
"Miss, once you're better, we must stay here for a few days," Lydia said, holding Natalie's hand.
Natalie replied, "Okay."
Irwin remained silent.
At Lydia's words, there was a hint of bitterness in his eyes. After all, when he had suggested they stay here for a few days before, Natalie had outright refused.
Yet now, she had agreed because of the words of a maid?!
Lydia found everything here appealing. When preparing the bathwater for Natalie, she even added a bit of rose essential oil, just like Heather used to do. novelbin "It's no wonder people say Evergreen Peak has the most expensive accommodations. Look at the essential oils in the bathroom! They're just like what Madam used."
Naturally, Heather used the best things. But what they used here could easily compare to Heather's!
It showed that the furnishings here were definitely not lacking as compared to what they had in Simeria!
As people had said, this place was expensive for a reason!
The hot water made Natalie feel very comfortable.
"Miss, are you comfortable?" Lydia carefully washed Natalie, giving her a slight massage along the way to relieve her fatigue.
"Mmm," Natalie hummed.
She closed her eyes, enjoying the pleasant scent. Even though she was blind now, she could feel that this place made people feel better!
She always felt oppressed during her time in Yuloria. Maybe it was because it rained too much there, which made her feel uncomfortable all the time.
Even those who couldn't see could feel the heavy oppression.
"I'll put on a face mask for you in a while. The masks here are very effective."
"You even know about that?"
"Although I don't have money to travel, I certainly know about it."
Natalie chuckled.
"Tomorrow, I'll give you and Xyla a day off to have fun."
"Really, Miss?" Lydia's eyes sparkled with gratitude as she looked at Natalie.
"Expenses are on me," Natalie added.
"Miss, you're the best!"
God knew how high the expenses for traveling were. But considering Natalie's current situation, Lydia shook her head, even though she really wanted to go.
"Let's wait until you're better."
Now, she dared not leave Natalie for a moment. If anything happened, she would be done for!
"There shouldn't be anything important tomorrow," Natalie said.
Lydia still shook her head. "Even if there's nothing important, I won't go!"
Even if nothing was happening, staying by Natalie's side was the most important task!
After all, Natalie couldn't see anything now, and she needed people around her. So, even if Lydia wanted to have fun, she had to wait until Natalie's eyes recovered.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 658-Lydia gave Natalie a massage with essential oils. Natalie had to admit that the oils here were truly excellent. All her weariness of the journey disappeared once it was used on her.
Natalie fell asleep while Lydia was giving her a massage.
Just as Lydia was thinking about how to turn Natalie over, the wooden door of the room creaked open.
Lydia looked towards the door and saw Cedric wearing a casual gray lounge outfit!
Cedric gestured for silence, but Lydia's heart tightened. Just as she was about to say something, Irwin appeared at the door and gestured at her.
Lydia was reluctant, but she respectfully left.
In the room, only Natalie and Cedric remained.
Natalie lay peacefully on the bed, her hair falling softly over her shoulders. With her eyes closed and her curled eyelashes, she looked so beautiful, like an angel!
During this time, Irwin had been very attentive to her. Although she had been taking traditional medicine all along, her dainty face had regained some meat.
Girls were afraid of getting fat. But because she was petite, she wouldn't look good if she were too thin. novelbin Cedric gently traced her face. At that moment, his eyes were full of indulgence, tenderness, and an unprecedented bitterness.
"Mmm…" Natalie shifted, seeming uncomfortable sleeping like that. Cedric gently adjusted her.
But because she was too exhausted, Natalie didn't even have the strength to open her eyes. Feeling comfortable after being properly placed, she fell into a deep sleep again.
He watched her sleep peacefully, and the indulgence in the man's eyes grew even stronger.
He placed a light kiss on her forehead.
At this moment, it seemed like this warmth was thoroughly engraved into his heart. It was as if he wanted to carve her face forever in his memory.
"No… no…"
It was unclear what she was dreaming about, but she kept murmuring the same thing in her sleep. In this world, there were too many things she didn't want.
Cedric sat by the bedside the entire night!
He etched every one of Natalie's movements into his memory.
He… wanted to be by her side!
However, he didn't know when they had lost their way forward. It seemed like he had severed all the paths with his own hands!
Being well and safe on their own seemed like… their only path.
But in reality, even that path wasn't available to them.
How much resentment was there in Natalie's heart?
He… knew!
"In the future, I won't be in your life," Cedric said hoarsely when the sky outside gradually brightened.
She no longer liked him.
She would never like him again!
So, if he didn't exist in her life, perhaps that would be the best path for her.
That would be the best redemption.
Would she be a bit more relieved without him?
However…!
When he thought about how Natalie would never exist in his life again, Cedric felt an excruciating pain.
It was as if someone had torn his heart apart.
Finally, when Natalie turned over, Cedric got up and left.
Irwin was waiting for him outside, still in the same attire as last night.
He sat on the wicker chair on the wooden platform. The ashtray on the wicker table was full of cigarette butts.
It was evident that he had sat here all night.
Cedric was silent as he approached Irwin and sat down in the chair opposite him.
"Cigarette."
The next moment, Irwin threw the cigarette he had just taken out at Cedric, who caught it accurately!
Then Irwin threw the lighter, and the sound of the lighter clicking filled the air.
Cedric lit a cigarette and took two deep drags. It was as if he couldn't suppress the heaviness in his chest.
He said, "You should smoke less from now on. Your liver hasn't been too good for over a decade."
Irwin was silent.
Over a decade!
Yes, it had been over a decade since that incident!
And Cedric and Natalie's relationship had lasted ten years.
Irwin took a deep breath. "She was only sixteen when she met you, right?" Cedric was silent.
Sixteen years old!?
That was right.
That year, Natalie was only sixteen!
Cedric had never seen such a weary look in a sixteen-year-old girl.
She bore a close resemblance to Blair, yet… they were entirely different kinds of people.
One had been seemingly raised like a princess! Like an angel in the sky, she enjoyed unparalleled glory, making it unbearable for anyone to witness her fall.
Meanwhile, Natalie gave off the feeling as if she had endured hardships in purgatory.
Yes!
Wasn't Natalie the one who endured hardships?
At such a young age, she had lost her parents. She was left alone and had no one else in her life.
At a young age, she had bid farewell to all her loved ones.
After a short pause, Irwin continued, "It seems like she started having good days after meeting you!"
In the past, Irwin hadn't thought much of Natalie. But he knew her inside out. Isabella had always been hysterical, saying that Natalie inherited all her father's property because her mother left everything to her. Isabella said that even her portion had been given to Natalie.
However, in reality…
Did Natalie really spend all that money herself?
She had never seen such a naive woman. Clearly, she had nothing. Even in the world, she was alone.
Yet, she would regularly donate a portion of her living expenses to charity every month! The remaining part, although carefully budgeted, was barely enough for her expenses.
If the school needed additional fees sometimes, she would have only bread for her meals for almost half a month to make up for it.
Thinking about all these things, bitterness filled Cedric's eyes. "Where did she have good days following me?"
These words, spoken at this moment, were filled with such pain!
Once…!
After Natalie married him, he also once believed that it was the best outcome for her, even until the end!
Even when she couldn't see, Cedric was convinced that he was giving Natalie the best days of her life.
Little did he know…!
He overlooked a serious issue, which was…
What did Natalie want? Were the expectations of the Johnson family really what she desired? Their constant exclusion, was that really what she… wanted?
No, it wasn't!
It was only recently that Cedric thoroughly understood that Natalie had never been truly comfortable by his side.
"The best days she had with me were probably those seven years," he said.
Even though afterward, their relationship became unbearable…
But it must be said that during those seven years of their romance, Cedric did protect Natalie very well.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 659-The past… really hurt.
It hurt… and it was suffocatingly!
That was why many people were unwilling to face it, whether it was beautiful or not. Because alongside the beauty, there was also the ugliness.
The past between Cedric and Natalie was too heavy for them. It was the kind of heaviness… that suffocated a person.
"In fact, I could…"
"Irv!"
Irwin fell silent.
The word shattered all his resentment completely at this moment!
How long had it been? How long had it been since they had addressed each other like this?
What kind of presence were they in Wexford once?
If they hadn't broken apart because of Blair, would Wexford be in its current state?
No one could disrupt their alliance! No one could gain any despicable benefits from it.
However, now…!
"Take care of her."
After a long while, Cedric fiercely finished his cigarette and pressed the butt into the ashtray.
Cedric knew very well what Irwin's intentions towards Natalie were. Because he knew it so well, he could entrust Natalie to him with peace of mind.
And between him and Natalie…!
Humans… couldn't be too clear-headed. If they were, they wouldn't even resort to shameless means.
Cedric could clearly see Natalie's disdain for him. Once he did, he even lost the courage to persist. If her sight was restored, he would clearly see her repulsion and disgust in her eyes!
Those were the evidence of his wrongdoings in her world, which could never be erased, and he… didn't have the courage to face them. Because her repulsion represented the suffering she had endured by his side.
How could he bear to let her be unhappy again and again?
"Also, you must respect her!" When he said this, Cedric looked at Irwin.
But more than that, he hoped Irwin could carve a place for himself in Natalie's heart for the rest of his life because of Natalie's current environment.
Cedric couldn't trust anyone to treat her sincerely!
Whether it was the Jarvis family or their daughter… Anyone approaching them now must be because they wanted the Jarvis family's power!
Irwin frowned.
Respect?
Now, he also knew what it meant to respect someone!
"Have you ever respected her?"
Cedric was silent, and he chuckled bitterly when Irwin asked this question.
Did he respect Natalie back then?
He did…!
However, that respect meant nothing between them.
Ultimately, he stood up and turned around without answering Irwin's question! At that moment, Irwin could practically feel the pain radiating from Cedric.
Irwin fell silent as he watched Cedric leave. At that moment, his heart felt heavy and tight.
How many times just now had Irwin wanted to mention Blair?
But as Dylan said earlier, Cedric probably knew.
Cedric should have known early on.
It was because he knew that he had invested so heavily in Natalie, even risking losing his sight because he loved her.
Natalie held the most important place in his heart. But after they had weathered countless storms, it was all still so helpless…! - An hour later, Lydia came over, and Natalie woke up to the scent of banana trees and the chirping of birds.
Lydia said, "Miss, it's also beautiful here during the day. You can see the sunrise from our room."
Natalie asked, "Who was here last night?"
Unlike Lydia's cheerfulness, Natalie felt an unpleasant tension in the air and frowned.
Lydia stiffened. She had to admit that Natalie's sensitivity to scents was truly heartbreaking, especially considering she couldn't see anything now.
Yet, she was so sensitive to smells.
Stepping aside, Lydia carefully picked out clothes for Natalie. "Miss, did you sense it?" Indeed, she did!
Natalie furrowed her brow.
Lydia approached, unsure of what to say. "Um… Miss…"
Natalie said, "Help me change."
Fortunately, Natalie didn't say anything else, which relieved Lydia. But what was Natalie feeling right now?
Cedric had been here, and the room was filled with his fresh scent. Natalie was sensitive to smell, and it made her uncomfortable.
Why had he come?
At breakfast, Irwin carefully served Natalie food.
"The surgery is scheduled for tomorrow. Eat well today. You won't be able to eat anything tomorrow before the surgery. And afterward, you might not have much appetite due to the discomfort."
Natalie ate quietly. Her face was calm, and she revealed no emotions.
Irwin glanced at Natalie, hesitating to speak.
Breakfast passed in a subdued atmosphere between the two.
"The sunlight here is lovely. Let's soak up some sun," Irwin suggested, leading her to the outdoor terrace where the warm sunlight bathed Natalie.
It felt very comforting.
Natalie also liked this feeling.
"Nat."
"Hmm?" novelbin Irwin paused, then asked Natalie, "Can we talk?"
Natalie replied, "There's nothing between us to talk about."
As usual!
Whenever Irwin seemed like he was about to say a lot, Natalie always showed impatience. Over time, Irwin stopped trying to say so much.
He stopped saying the things he wanted to say because of her interruptions.
But the surgery was tomorrow.
At this moment, Irwin couldn't suppress the words weighing on his heart any longer.
"Are things between you and him like this now? Is there really no chance left?"
Natalie fell silent. Her hands clenched into fists subconsciously, and her expression darkened.
When he saw her reaction, Irwin's heart sank. It was obvious what she thought about the matter.
"He came last night!" Natalie said.
"Yes."
"Irwin, do you think forgiveness is possible?" Her words were sharp and direct.
Irwin's already tense heart felt suffocated upon hearing Natalie's question.
Was forgiveness possible?
Clearly not!
Their actions were unforgivable.
"If you want to blame someone, blame me. It was me…!" Irwin began.
"Do you think you could change some things so easily with your schemes?" Natalie interrupted.
Could they?
Clearly, they couldn't!
Before Irwin could respond, Natalie continued, "If they can be changed, it means I misunderstood from the beginning."
Misunderstood what?
Had she misunderstood Cedric's feelings for her? If so, what were those seven years they had spent together?
"It's ironic when I think about it now," Natalie added sarcastically.
Indeed, it was ironic!
Seven whole years!
She never realized that the love she thought Cedric had for her was actually meant for another woman through her!
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 660-Irwin's already suffocating heart felt even more stifled upon hearing Natalie's words.
Regardless of the role he played in Cedric and Natalie's lives in the past, he couldn't help but offer an explanation for Cedric.
"Nat, the thing is…!" Irwin began.
"When I found out that both of you approached me because of Blair, do you know what was going through my mind?" Natalie interrupted.
"Nat!"
"Nothing! My mind was blank!"
Indeed!
At that moment, Natalie's mind went blank, overwhelmed by tumultuous emotions that left her unable to react. She couldn't bring herself to believe that everything was real!
How could it be real?
How could things turn out that way?
She couldn't believe it! She couldn't believe that things could be like that.
"For seven years, do you know how he treated me during those seven years?"
At this moment, instead of speaking of hatred, she spoke of love.
But was there love between them?
Now, looking back, even saying 'yes' felt ironic!
Natalie scoffed, "I thought he loved me very much! So when Isabella appeared, when Isabella touched our relationship, I found it incredible."
Seven years!
How much did Cedric love her during those seven years?
Ever since he appeared in her world, it was as if he instantly reached out and pulled her out of the quagmire. He was like a godly figure in her world, but who could have known that this existence was so terrifying?
"Nat," taking a deep breath, Irwin moved his lips, wanting to say something, but he couldn't.
Before he could speak, Natalie continued, "He waited for me to eat together every day. He personally escorted me to the dormitory door every day."
"On holidays, he wouldn't go home! He stayed by my side, making me, who already had no family, completely devoid of loneliness."
At that time, she had nothing!
But Cedric, with a strong presence, became like family to her.
Irwin felt suffocated!
He never imagined that Cedric was such a presence in Natalie's world.
Considering all of this…!
"He took me traveling, wherever I wanted to go, he took me there. Whatever food I wanted to eat, as long as I mentioned it, he would find a way to get it for me."
This was what it meant to be attentive! That was the Cedric of those days.
From these words, Irwin could hear how sweet those seven years were between them.
Cedric truly cherished her.
Perhaps that's why, during the three years of marriage, no matter what grievances she faced, no matter how the Jiang family treated her, she never thought of leaving Cedric. She silently endured everything for him.
Even when rumors about Isabella and Cedric surfaced, she didn't cry or make a scene because she always believed in him!
But in the end…!
When Isabella was attacked, and Cedric wanted to save Isabella with her own eyes, that was when she finally erupted.
Not all love can withstand limitless harm.
"I never believed he would hurt me for another woman! It was only at Wexford that I realized I wasn't the one in his heart."
"Nat."
"You're the same, aren't you?" Irwin's words were cut off again by Natalie's direct interruption.
"…,"
The same? Him?
"Time and time again, rescuing me from difficulties, it's not just about plotting against him, but because of… Blair!"
The last two words, Natalie's tone turned cold.
"…,"
His heart instantly suffocated!
Wasn't it?
No, it wasn't because of that! novelbin But in Natalie's analysis, he couldn't say anything. In her mind, all analyses were definitive.
Yes!
Natalie now believed that whether it was him or Cedric, their closeness to her was all because of Blair.
Even all the care shown to her was directed through her towards Blair.
"Irwin, remember, I am Natalie!"
"…,"
"Your kindness towards me won't be transferred to Blair!" Natalie's words were icy, each one colder than the last.
"I know, I know!" Irwin's tone was bitter, tinged with a slight tremor.
He actually knew!
When did he know, and when did he come to terms with this reality, Irwin couldn't remember.
But he knew long ago that Natalie was not Blair. Yet even so, he sacrificed everything for her time and time again.
"You knowing is good. I was afraid you wouldn't know!" Natalie's tone was biting.
"…,"
Even if he knew, Natalie couldn't forgive him now. This was Natalie now, yes, this was Natalie now.
"Still want to talk?" Natalie looked at him, her lips curling with a sarcastic smile.
Earlier, Irwin said they should talk!
Should they still talk?
"No!"
What's the point of talking now?
There was nothing left to discuss.
His heart was filled with a fine, dense ache.
Natalie smiled!
The sarcasm in her smile was thicker than ever.
Irwin remained silent.
Seeing Natalie's smile, stuck in his throat, neither coming up nor going down.
Before they could say anything, a figure appeared on the path, it was Clyde!
How… was he here?!
Seeing Clyde, Irwin furrowed his brows.
But the man was already on the wooden platform.
Natalie heard the footsteps, her brows furrowing, then relaxing the next moment. Irwin looked at her change.
The ache in his heart grew stronger.
Perhaps that was why Cedric didn't wait! Because she was becoming more and more familiar with the darkness!! And her growing perception only made it more suffocating for them.
The men locked eyes and nodded at each other.
Irwin glanced at Natalie. "Clyde's here.
"I know."
Those three words hammered Irwin's heart mercilessly.
She knew!
The familiarity was so bitterly ironic.
In the end, Irwin left.
Clyde approached Natalie, looking at the woman in the wheelchair, her eyes hollow, devoid of expression.
But he couldn't help reaching out and waving his hand in front of her eyes.
"No need to wave, I really can't see!" Natalie said.
"You…!"
"Why did you come?" Natalie asked.
"I wanted to come earlier. When you were in Yuloria, I had planned to come," Clyde replied.
But Father didn't allow it!
Obviously, it was also giving Natalie and Cedric a chance. But they never expected this would be the outcome.
"You'll see soon," Clyde said, looking at Natalie.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 651-How had she spent the three months?
Whether it was him or Cedric, they both saw her trembling from the bitterness of this small bowl of medicine.
She endured for three months…!
Every meal was like this.
"These are the last few days!" Irwin's words were tight, each word spoken with tension.
Yes, the last three days.
No matter how bitter the medicine was, only three days were left.
"Do you know what kind of pain I'll endure next?" Natalie looked in his direction.
She couldn't see.
However, those empty pupils made Irwin feel what agony truly was.
What comes next…?
"Do you know what surgery means to a person?"
What did it mean?
Too much!
The pain Natalie endured between him and Cedric was simply too much.
But no matter what kind of pain, she had to regain her sight!
No matter how much hatred she held, she had to wait until her eyes could see again before saying anything.
Irwin never knew that an apology or money couldn't solve the problem when someone made a mistake.
He never knew that a mistake could bring so much pain to the other person.
Now, he was experiencing it.
After a long time, Irwin finally said, "No matter what kind of bitterness, I'll endure it with you!"
Natalie fell silent.
Without waiting for her response, a force pushed against her in the next moment. Soft lips pressed against hers, and the bitter medicine flowed into her mouth!
It continued like this, one mouthful after another.
Irwin was holding her tightly, and she could clearly feel him trembling.
And Irwin also felt it. As she tasted the bitterness, her entire body trembled lightly.
Initially, the bitterness he felt from the medicine!
It seemed to be nothing compared to the pain she brought him.
The bowl of medicine… was quickly finished. novelbin Irwin clearly felt what kind of bitterness a bowl of medicine could bring to a person.
That was far beyond what one could taste with just one sip.
A whole bowl of medicine allowed one to know what the bitterest taste in the world truly was.
He held Natalie gently in his arms, gently pressing his nose against hers. Their breaths intertwined as they silently sat there.
At this moment, so many words were stuck in Irwin's throat. He couldn't say anything, no matter how much he wished to.
The only thing he could think about was the bitterness that even caused his soul to tremble.
"Nat…" Irwin softly called her name.
Natalie wanted to struggle, but she hadn't even recovered from that bitterness in her mouth. Her body seemed to have lost all its strength, allowing Irwin to hold her.
After a long time, she finally managed to speak. "Get lost!"
She spat out the words coldly, as if she had used all her strength.
But Irwin's grip on her tightened even more.
Although he realized beforehand that the one who would ultimately pay the price in this relationship was Natalie, he didn't know…!
She was in such pain.
These three months…!
It seemed that he and Cedric had accompanied her for her treatment and assumed it was just a bowl of medicine…
But was it really just a bowl of medicine?
What kind of pain was she really enduring?
Irwin completely understood and truly experienced it now.
"We won't take it anymore…!"
Finally, Irwin compromised.
Three days!
He was initially stubborn and thought that the last three days might have held hope! However, three months had passed, and there was still no sign of hope.
Perhaps… there really wasn't any hope to cure Natalie's eyes with this medicine.
After feeling Natalie's cold tremors, so much of Irwin's obsession dissipated completely.
"You're right. If this medicine doesn't work, you'll have suffered for these three days for nothing!"
And he had no right.
After all, if the medicine had no effect on her, then she would still endure the pain of surgery next.
He and Cedric were destined to pay the price for what they had done. But Cedric…!
Thinking of Cedric, Irwin's heart tightened continuously.
When Natalie heard Irwin say they wouldn't take the medicine anymore, her whole body… seemed to relax.
At this moment, Irwin also fully realized the pain that the medicine had brought to Natalie.
That night, Natalie fell asleep early.
Although Irwin said she wouldn't need to take the medicine anymore, he didn't specify when he would return to Simeria.
Lydia added another blanket on top of Natalie. "Miss, this might make you feel a bit warmer."
"Okay."
Actually, Natalie didn't feel anything.
It was still very cold!
The cold of Yuloria was truly bone-chilling. It was probably difficult for someone who had never lived here to endure such cold.
"I hope we can go back soon. It's really cold here," Lydia said.
It was even colder than Mount Elven. Although it looked like an icy wasteland there, at least it wouldn't be as cold as this when the wind wasn't blowing.
However, here… Even when the sun was out, there was a chilly feeling. If it rained, it would be bone- chillingly cold straight away!
"Lydia."
"Yes, Miss?"
"Never mind, you should go and rest. I feel like sleeping!" Natalie wanted to say something, but she swallowed it all back after a few moments of thinking.
Lydia watched Natalie close her empty eyes, her eyes filled with pity.
"Then, Miss, you should rest early," Lydia said before leaving.
Natalie could hear the fading footsteps as the door closed behind Lydia. When she opened her eyes, the emptiness in them deepened with endless bitterness.
Natalie waved her hand in front of her eyes, and her expression fell even more! - Meanwhile, Irwin sat in the study.
In the dim light, the melancholy contours of the man were even more pronounced. Dylan had come just after Irwin mentioned preparing to return to Simeria.
"Is there really no hope?"
When he spoke, Dylan's tone tensed even more!
Dylan had conducted the investigation himself and had been by Irwin's side for so many years.
Naturally, he knew what that matter meant to Irwin and understood the extent of its impact on him and Cedric.
He was also the one who had overturned Natalie and Cedric's relationship!
However, who would have thought that Blair would turn out to be such an unbearable existence?
"You should leave for now."
Irwin didn't directly answer Dylan's question. The man's bright eyes flickered with complex emotions in the dim space.
Dylan wanted to say more, but seeing the cold aura emanating from Irwin's profile, he swallowed back the words he was about to say.
He nodded and left.
When Irwin was alone in the study, the sound of a lighter echoed across the room. As the flame rose, it brought a strong smell of gasoline.
The moment the cigarette ignited, it mingled with the smell of tobacco. It was a scent unique to men.
Yet, the lingering scent in the study was not unpleasant. Instead, it was quite refreshing.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 652-How had she spent the three months?
Whether it was him or Cedric, they both saw her trembling from the bitterness of this small bowl of medicine.
She endured for three months…!
Every meal was like this.
"These are the last few days!" Irwin's words were tight, each word spoken with tension.
Yes, the last three days.
No matter how bitter the medicine was, only three days were left.
"Do you know what kind of pain I'll endure next?" Natalie looked in his direction.
She couldn't see.
However, those empty pupils made Irwin feel what agony truly was.
What comes next…?
"Do you know what surgery means to a person?"
What did it mean?
Too much!
The pain Natalie endured between him and Cedric was simply too much.
But no matter what kind of pain, she had to regain her sight!
No matter how much hatred she held, she had to wait until her eyes could see again before saying anything.
Irwin never knew that an apology or money couldn't solve the problem when someone made a mistake.
He never knew that a mistake could bring so much pain to the other person.
Now, he was experiencing it.
After a long time, Irwin finally said, "No matter what kind of bitterness, I'll endure it with you!"
Natalie fell silent.
Without waiting for her response, a force pushed against her in the next moment. Soft lips pressed against hers, and the bitter medicine flowed into her mouth!
It continued like this, one mouthful after another.
Irwin was holding her tightly, and she could clearly feel him trembling.
And Irwin also felt it. As she tasted the bitterness, her entire body trembled lightly.
Initially, the bitterness he felt from the medicine!
It seemed to be nothing compared to the pain she brought him.
The bowl of medicine… was quickly finished. novelbin Irwin clearly felt what kind of bitterness a bowl of medicine could bring to a person.
That was far beyond what one could taste with just one sip.
A whole bowl of medicine allowed one to know what the bitterest taste in the world truly was.
He held Natalie gently in his arms, gently pressing his nose against hers. Their breaths intertwined as they silently sat there.
At this moment, so many words were stuck in Irwin's throat. He couldn't say anything, no matter how much he wished to.
The only thing he could think about was the bitterness that even caused his soul to tremble.
"Nat…" Irwin softly called her name.
Natalie wanted to struggle, but she hadn't even recovered from that bitterness in her mouth. Her body seemed to have lost all its strength, allowing Irwin to hold her.
After a long time, she finally managed to speak. "Get lost!"
She spat out the words coldly, as if she had used all her strength.
But Irwin's grip on her tightened even more.
Although he realized beforehand that the one who would ultimately pay the price in this relationship was Natalie, he didn't know…!
She was in such pain.
These three months…!
It seemed that he and Cedric had accompanied her for her treatment and assumed it was just a bowl of medicine…
But was it really just a bowl of medicine?
What kind of pain was she really enduring?
Irwin completely understood and truly experienced it now.
"We won't take it anymore…!"
Finally, Irwin compromised.
Three days!
He was initially stubborn and thought that the last three days might have held hope! However, three months had passed, and there was still no sign of hope.
Perhaps… there really wasn't any hope to cure Natalie's eyes with this medicine.
After feeling Natalie's cold tremors, so much of Irwin's obsession dissipated completely.
"You're right. If this medicine doesn't work, you'll have suffered for these three days for nothing!"
And he had no right.
After all, if the medicine had no effect on her, then she would still endure the pain of surgery next.
He and Cedric were destined to pay the price for what they had done. But Cedric…!
Thinking of Cedric, Irwin's heart tightened continuously.
When Natalie heard Irwin say they wouldn't take the medicine anymore, her whole body… seemed to relax.
At this moment, Irwin also fully realized the pain that the medicine had brought to Natalie.
That night, Natalie fell asleep early.
Although Irwin said she wouldn't need to take the medicine anymore, he didn't specify when he would return to Simeria.
Lydia added another blanket on top of Natalie. "Miss, this might make you feel a bit warmer."
"Okay."
Actually, Natalie didn't feel anything.
It was still very cold!
The cold of Yuloria was truly bone-chilling. It was probably difficult for someone who had never lived here to endure such cold.
"I hope we can go back soon. It's really cold here," Lydia said.
It was even colder than Mount Elven. Although it looked like an icy wasteland there, at least it wouldn't be as cold as this when the wind wasn't blowing.
However, here… Even when the sun was out, there was a chilly feeling. If it rained, it would be bone- chillingly cold straight away!
"Lydia."
"Yes, Miss?"
"Never mind, you should go and rest. I feel like sleeping!" Natalie wanted to say something, but she swallowed it all back after a few moments of thinking.
Lydia watched Natalie close her empty eyes, her eyes filled with pity.
"Then, Miss, you should rest early," Lydia said before leaving.
Natalie could hear the fading footsteps as the door closed behind Lydia. When she opened her eyes, the emptiness in them deepened with endless bitterness.
Natalie waved her hand in front of her eyes, and her expression fell even more! - Meanwhile, Irwin sat in the study.
In the dim light, the melancholy contours of the man were even more pronounced. Dylan had come just after Irwin mentioned preparing to return to Simeria.
"Is there really no hope?"
When he spoke, Dylan's tone tensed even more!
Dylan had conducted the investigation himself and had been by Irwin's side for so many years.
Naturally, he knew what that matter meant to Irwin and understood the extent of its impact on him and Cedric.
He was also the one who had overturned Natalie and Cedric's relationship!
However, who would have thought that Blair would turn out to be such an unbearable existence?
"You should leave for now."
Irwin didn't directly answer Dylan's question. The man's bright eyes flickered with complex emotions in the dim space.
Dylan wanted to say more, but seeing the cold aura emanating from Irwin's profile, he swallowed back the words he was about to say.
He nodded and left.
When Irwin was alone in the study, the sound of a lighter echoed across the room. As the flame rose, it brought a strong smell of gasoline.
The moment the cigarette ignited, it mingled with the smell of tobacco. It was a scent unique to men.
Yet, the lingering scent in the study was not unpleasant. Instead, it was quite refreshing.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 653-Irwin smoked several cigarettes under the dim light, seemingly easing the heaviness in his chest.
Then, he pulled out his phone to call Cedric.
Soon, Cedric answered. "Hello."
"It's time," Irwin said.
"When are you coming back?" Cedric asked.
At this moment, both of their tones were eerily calm.
It was truly ironic!
Over the years, there had always been tension between Irwin and Cedric! There was never peace between them.
Everything stemmed from Blair, and now it was alleviated because of Natalie!
However, this peace only made their hearts tighten.
"You… should come and pick her up," Irwin said.
As he uttered these words, the air instantly quieted. Their breaths over the phone grew heavier!
He asked Cedric to pick up Natalie?!
What was his intention?
"For the surgery… I'll do it!" Irwin declared.
Cedric remained silent.
The atmosphere became tense!
As Irwin said those words, it seemed like he had used up all his strength. Without waiting for Cedric's response, he abruptly ended the call.
In the dimness, a cold and desolate aura surrounded Irwin.
He was wrong… he was truly wrong!
In the end, the only thing he got right was his understanding of Wexford. Wexford was like quicksand, but in the end, it engulfed him and Cedric.
Then, Irwin dragged Natalie into it!
If he owed anyone…!
Between him and Cedric, Irwin was the one who owed Natalie more.
Natalie and Cedric might have been fine if it weren't for these conspiracies and schemes!
They could have been happy.
But in the end, things had turned out this way because of Irwin.
No one slept well that night.
The following day at breakfast, the bitter medicine that made Natalie tremble was nowhere to be seen.
"I'll feed you."
"No need!"
"Nat, could you not be so cruel to me?"
Natalie fell silent.
At this moment, Irwin's emotions were clearly off.
Natalie couldn't pinpoint what exactly was wrong.
During this time, she had only just become familiar with the darkness when Irwin arrived here!
At that time, Irwin had offered to help her, but he didn't press the matter further after her refusal.
Perhaps he saw that even though she had lost her sight, she still had her own resilience.
But what was happening now?
"Be good and open your mouth. okay?"
Irwin scooped up a spoonful of soup and offered it to her. His tone was filled with patience and indulgence.
"You…"
Natalie's words caught in her throat. Clearly, she had no obligation to care about him.
"Nat, what do you think about him?"
He was clearly referring to Cedric!
Natalie's already strained expression grew colder at the mention of Cedric. She replied icily, "There's nothing to say between him and me."
Indeed, there was nothing to say between her and Cedric.
Irwin's chest tightened even more.
Nothing to say?
Irwin probably knew some of what Cedric had done to Natalie.
He… shouldn't have laid a hand on Luna!
No matter how important Isabella's daughter was to Cedric, he shouldn't have touched Natalie's daughter.
Even if he didn't know the child was his at the time, she was still Natalie's daughter.
How could he?
"You and him are the last people I want to see in my life!" Natalie's voice was cold as ice, cutting off any response from Irwin.
Irwin's already constricted chest grew even tighter upon hearing Natalie's words. His heart clenched painfully.
The most terrifying thing about people was their emotions!
Blair's actions had made him angry back then.
Now, Natalie left him feeling helpless.
"You should actually hate me," Irwin said, his words somewhat intrusive.
Natalie fell silent.
She should hate Irwin?
Hah!
At least he knew he was detestable.
In fact, he was as detestable as Cedric.
"Remember when you took me to Mount Elven? Do you remember what you said?" Natalie asked.
"Nat."
"Now you want to be a good person and take all the blame upon yourself." novelbin The irony in her words was not lost on Irwin, and it only made his chest ache even more.
Natalie continued, "You told me then that you only brought Isabella to him. In the end, who was more significant to him was simply his own judgment."
Irwin fell silent.
His heart already ached, and after hearing Natalie say these words, the pain spread a little more.
Yes! He was only responsible for bringing Isabella to him. But why Cedric ended up prioritizing Isabella and even Isabella's daughter over Natalie… was something Irwin had never considered.
Whether it was him or Natalie, all they saw was Isabella occupying a more important place in Cedric's heart.
"Irwin."
"Yeah?"
"If you were a father, who would be more important to you than your child?"
Irwin fell silent.
Who could be more important than one's own child?
There was only one answer in his heart—no one could be more important than their child.
But he couldn't say this to Natalie now, especially since she was already upset.
So, he wanted her to…!
"Nat, give yourself a chance. Consider letting go as also forgiving yourself, okay?"
"Kayla is still with him, right? Isn't it ridiculous that you're talking about this with me right now?" Irwin fell silent.
His heart was torn apart by her words!
People said that women in love were foolish, and emotions consumed their thoughts.
But Natalie seemed so clear-headed now.
Did that mean she had no emotions?
Yes! She didn't feel anything.
The realization that Natalie felt nothing for Cedric made Irwin feel suffocated.
He had succeeded. He had successfully created a rift between them.
Yet, he couldn't feel happy even when faced with this success.
"Nat!"
How could she? How could she feel nothing at all?
It was no wonder that during this time, all he felt from Natalie was coldness and a complete lack of warmth.
Even those around her felt it.
"Irwin, the idea of letting go and forgiving myself is so laughable!" Her words were filled with bitterness, laced with simmering resentment.
Did they ever think of letting her go?
Amidst all that had happened, they expected her to forgive herself?!
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 654-If it weren't for Blair… everything that happened in the past would have been emotional pain she should have borne alone.
But with Blair in the picture, it changed everything.
Because of Blair, she got entangled in Irwin and Cedric's mess.
How could she forgive that?
"You've ruined my life completely! And now you want me to forgive myself and let go of everything?"
Irwin fell silent.
"Hah… forgive myself?!"
They were ruthless to her!
And in the end, they even expected her to forgive herself?!
How ridiculous their thoughts were!
It was not just ridiculous.
It was downright hateful!
Irwin was silent, and his already pale face turned even paler now.
They couldn't let it go.
Neither Natalie nor Cedric could let it go now.
It was agonizing.
Irwin hadn't mentioned going back to Simeria, obviously waiting for Cedric to come and pick up Natalie.
However, two days passed, and Cedric didn't show up.
Finally, a message arrived.
[Take her to the hospital we agreed on!] The hospital they agreed on! It was the one he and Cedric had agreed upon in the study before.
Did Cedric… decide to stick by his decision after all?
Irwin's hand shook as he held his phone.
When Dylan came in, he saw Irwin dressed in a black coat with a gray scarf. He looked elegant yet emitted a sense of desolation.It was evident that everything that happened during this time had caused a drastic change in Irwin's heart.
"Sir."
Irwin snapped out of his thoughts and looked at Dylan. At that moment, his eyes were filled with turmoil. He wanted to say something, but he couldn't find the words.
Cedric, he…!
Perhaps he had also sensed it, right?
Everything that happened between him and Natalie had gone too far to turn back now.
So, he was giving her everything.
Finally, Irwin said, "Dylan."
"Yes, sir."
"Prepare to go to Yonwood City!"
Dylan fell silent.
Yonwood City!
In the end, it had come to this?
For three whole months, Natalie's treatment with Edward's medicine had no effect.
So, was it necessary to resort to surgery now?
"Yes, sir." Dylan nodded without saying anything else.
He knew that ever since Irwin learned about Blair and his grandfather, he had been tormented. But regardless of the torment, they had reached this point and had to face it.
They were finally leaving.
"What's the name of this courtyard?"
As Irwin pushed her into the yard, Natalie suddenly asked the question.
Obviously, she had no idea where in Yuloria she was living during her time here!
Irwin smiled bitterly and said, "Forget about this place."
This place was too bitter!
If not for the scent of bamboo wafting from the yard, the smell of the bitter medicine would have filled the place. Drinking medicine every day was bitter enough, but being surrounded by its smell all the time was another challenge.
Irwin had to admit that Cedric chose this place with care!
It was just a pity that Natalie couldn't see anything. If she could, she would surely fall in love with it.
Natalie didn't say anything more as Irwin pushed her out. Lydia and Xyla followed behind.
When they came, they didn't bring much, and everything was purchased after they arrived. Now, there was obviously no need to take anything away.
As Irwin said, everything here… was too bitter.
As they walked along the pavement, a cold wind swept in, causing Natalie to shiver. Yuloria was indeed cold enough to make one tremble.
Though her reaction was barely visible, Irwin clearly felt it.
When did he start to feel Natalie's subtle reactions so clearly? Did this happen when one cared so much about another person?
Irwin hadn't expected that he would fall for someone one day.
This feeling was really uncomfortable!
It was even more uncomfortable than when he was with Blair. Anger and helplessness were completely different concepts.
Undoubtedly, he felt more helpless with Natalie.
He took off the gray scarf and wrapped it around Natalie's neck. The color complemented her greencolored attire and looked gentle.
The warmth from the man's body wrapped around Natalie, instantly dispelling the chill.
Irwin's tone was gentle as he asked, "Are you still cold?"
Natalie replied coldly, "You don't need to do this."
Irwin remained silent. Her tone used to hurt him, but now he seemed to be used to it. This was what he and Cedric owed her, so whatever attitude she had towards them now was justified.
"It seems you're not cold anymore," Irwin's tone was somewhat bitter.
Natalie remained silent. The road was not smooth, so she could feel the unevenness of the stones as Irwin pushed her wheelchair. Fortunately, these were crafted stones, so it didn't bother her much.
The road was made with bluetones, and they emitted a unique fragrance.
"People who live here year-round must feel very happy," Natalie suddenly said.
"Why do you say that?" Irwin asked.
"This is the city center, right? Yet it's filled with the scent of nature everywhere."
That was the rarest thing there was.
Irwin fell silent, his eyes revealing a hint of bitterness. Apparently, her perception of scents had become so sensitive that it surpassed what any sighted person could experience.
In the darkness, she possessed her unique perception of the world.
"Nat, don't try so hard to perceive things, okay?" Irwin said with a bitter tone.
The more she revealed this side of herself, the more unpleasant it felt in his heart.
It's all because of the darkness! Because she had been in the dark for so long, she made an effort to perceive everything within it.
"You will be able to see soon."
Irwin wasn't sure if he was saying this for Natalie's sake or to comfort himself. But whatever it was, he was feeling the most uncomfortable at the moment, especially with Natalie's silence, which intensified the tension in the darkness.
An hour later, they arrived at the airport. Natalie sensed that the further they got from that little courtyard, the tenser Irwin became.
They had a private plane. After completing the procedures, Irwin pushed her through the private channel onto the plane. Once aboard, the world quieted down.
"Have some water," Irwin said. novelbin He was considerate and offered her a cup with a straw. Because she couldn't see, a normal cup was almost useless to her.
In any case, since she fell into darkness, all dangerous things around her had been kept at a distance.
"Thank you," Natalie said calmly.
"No need for that," Irwin replied.
Regardless of how much effort he put into her, she deserved it all.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 655-As the plane soared into the sky, Natalie finally asked, "Are we going back to Simeria?"
However, Irwin smiled bitterly and replied, "Don't worry, I'm not selling you."
Natalie frowned. In an instant, she understood that this wasn't a flight back to Simeria. She became even more displeased.
"What are you doing?" she asked.
Irwin replied, "I'm taking you for surgery."
Natalie fell silent.
Surgery?
Since returning to Simeria, whether it was her skin or her eyes, she had always faced the topic of surgery.
But now, facing this moment, no one knew what she was feeling inside.
The air was quiet. She drank from the cup in her hand vigorously, then asked tensely, "Is it available?"
She was referring to corneal transplants!
Only those truly in darkness knew how bleak hope could be and how scarce normalcy was, even though it seemed like everyone on the streets was normal.
How many people in the world hoped?
Stephen repeatedly intervened… but she refused every time. She never wanted to be special because of her identity. She was just an ordinary person standing in the most ordinary position!
"Yeah," Irwin nodded.
At this moment, Natalie keenly felt the gravity in his tone. She took a deep breath and said, "I won't accept a living donor."
"You know that, right?"
"I do."
Irwin obviously knew that.
Regardless of how Natalie's identity changed, her stance never wavered, and her heart never changed…
Except for what she felt toward him and Cedric, nothing else about her had changed.
"Then…"
Natalie frowned, but she didn't finish her sentence. A long silence ensued between them. Natalie's eyes remained hollow, making it difficult for anyone to discern her emotions.
Irwin looked at her for a long time. He wanted to say something, but the words remained unspoken.
Finally, he sighed. Then, he picked up the glass of red wine in front of him and drank it in one gulp.
It was understandable that his mood was heavy right now.
Back in Simeria, three months had passed. Heather had wanted to go to Yuloria countless times. Yet, Natalie hadn't returned yet! She and Stephen knew what was probably going to happen next. "If Nat knew…" Heather's tone was uneasy. Stephen replied, "If Nat knew, she wouldn't agree!" Even though she resented Cedric, she would never accept such an arrangement from him. Heather sighed. "He deserves all of this." Stephen fell silent. He deserved it! Although that was what they said, Heather's tone was heavy. After all, this matter couldn't be hidden forever, and Natalie would find out sooner or later. "How's Luna?" Cedric only left today. He had dropped by Lotus Villa that day. However, Luna had been so resistant toward him. So, he had watched the child from afar and never got close to her. "She's fine as long as she doesn't see him!" Heather said. Stephen frowned. "Who can we blame?" Heather's tone was unpleasant when this topic was brought up. Indeed, who could they blame for the situation between Cedric and Luna reaching this point? It was all Cedric's own doing. Nobody expected things to come to this. Stephen looked at Heather and said, "Oh, you…!" novelbin He obviously didn't know what to say to Heather. She was sharp-tongued but soft-hearted, that was for sure. In fact, neither of them expected Cedric to make such a decision about Natalie's eyes. They thought the surgery would take some effort. However, Cedric unexpectedly stepped forward at this critical moment. When Clyde came back, he saw the heavy atmosphere between Stephen and Heather. The two exchanged glances, and Stephen said to Heather, "Cly and I will go to the study, alright?" "Alright," Heather nodded. However, her expression still bore the weight of the situation, indicating that she wasn't feeling good about it. It was mainly because no one expected things to turn out like this. After Stephen and Clyde went upstairs, Luna came in from outside. "Grandma," Luna ran into Heather's arms. Heather hugged the child and smiled indulgently. "Don't run around like this. It's not good for a girl to have scars from falling." Speaking of scars, Heather thought of Natalie's injuries. All of them were evidence of Cedric's past harm to her. When she recalled this, Heather felt slightly relieved about Cedric's decision regarding the corneal transplants. Yes! That was the debt he owed Natalie. No matter who was scheming in that scenario, emotions were always their own. In that situation, Natalie always believed in Cedric. It was just that he ultimately betrayed her trust. That was why they had reached this point now. "Grandma." "Yes?" "When will Mommy come back?" Luna asked and looked at Heather pitifully. Heather affectionately rubbed the child's head. "Do you miss her?" "Yeah, a lot." Unlike her feelings towards Cedric, Luna genuinely loved Natalie. It had been three months without seeing her, so one could imagine how much Luna missed her. Heather held the child and affectionately rubbed her head again. "If your mommy knew how much you miss her, she would be happy." "Then why doesn't Mommy come back even if she's happy?" "She'll come back soon. Really soon!" Heather's tone was bitter as she said this. Yes, Natalie would come back soon. Natalie was her daughter. So, Heather knew that during Natalie's time in Simeria, she was actually afraid. Natalie wasn't afraid of the darkness but rather the possibility of never seeing her child grow up, which was the cruelest thought for her. Natalie would be able to see…! However, the price of seeing comes with its own hardships… "Oh, Luna." Heather thought about the child's fate and felt even more bitter. A mother and a father…! Was it really destined that only one could exist in Luna's life? Wasn't that too cruel of fate? "What's wrong, Grandma?" Luna was very sensitive to emotions. Perhaps it was because of what had happened with Cedric last time. Whenever adults have such heavy emotions now, Luna can clearly feel it. Her sensitivity often left people feeling helpless and, more importantly… heartbroken!
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 656-Stephen sighed. "Have you gathered all the information?"
"Yes," replied Clyde.
"The Entes family…"
Each word seemed to he uttered through gritted teeth. The depths of the Entes family were notoriously murky, and now Stephen likely understood why Irwin insisted on marrying Natalie in Yuloria before bringing her hack to Simeria.
In truth, they were all well aware.
During this period of turmoil within the Entes family, the Jarvis family wouldn't have found peace if it weren't for Cedric and Irwin hy Natalie's side.
With things escalating within the Entes family, it had reached a point where the Stewart family was inevitahly involved. novelbin "Go to Yonwood City," Stephen instructed Clyde after a moment of thought.
"Yonwood?" Clyde furrowed his hrows.
"Give Nat a heads-up. Things are crucial for her right now."
Indeed, he was a man who understood that when a woman was consumed hy hatred, she was capahle of anything. And Natalie's feelings toward Irwin and Cedric were far heyond mere hatred.
In such times, she might resort to anything.
Blair was her hottom line. With Blair in the picture, this shattered Natalie's understanding of her feelings for Cedric.
In the midst of such a situation, every thought of her previous entanglement with Malcolm left Stephen endlessly worried.
"Alright, I got it." Clyde nodded.
Natalie was truly a headache at the moment.
The extent of her hatred towards Cedric was evident from the situation in Wexford.
"Regardless, we cannot let her get involved with the Entes family this time," Stephen said with deep conviction.
After all, he had suffered losses due to the Entes family in the past. Over the years, although he resided in Simeria, he kept himself detached from whatever happened within the Eintes family.
Even if he had a solid friendship with them, sometimes… family was more valuable than any friendship.
Once a person didn't have a family anymore, there was nothing else to consider.
Now, things were different.
With a family, there were more things to consider when doing anything.
"Alright, I understand," Clyde nodded, understanding Stephen's implication.
The current turmoil of the Eintes family was unsettling, and nobody could see clearly amidst the chaos.
The Stewart family was involved due to Irene, and no one was uncertain who would eventually lead the household amidst the upheaval.
So, in such a situation, it was best for anyone not to wade into that muddy water. - Clyde emerged from the study. When he walked downstairs, he caught sight of Heather telling Luna a story…!
Instantly, he understood why Stephen remained aloof from all situations and never got involved.
"Are you going out?" Heather asked Clyde, noticing that he was about to leave.
Clyde nodded. "Yeah."
"Drink less," Heather advised.
In her mind, men like him who went out at this time were bound to socialize. And where there was socializing, there was bound to be drinking.
At the sound of her advice, a flicker passed through Clyde's eyes.
Undoubtedly…!
Since he was a child, he had never known such warmth. There had only ever been endless struggles…!
Apart from struggling to survive, he had no other choice.
However, since returning to the Jarvis family, he…!
Winter in Simeria wasn't pleasant, and there was snowfall. When he entered the villa, it was just light snow, But now, there was a blanket of white outside.
Bang!
Suddenly, Bianca stepped out of the car, and their gazes collided as she closed the car door.
Bianca tensed up instantly.
Memories broke through when his eyes met Bianca's, but it was fleeting, disappearing just as quickly.
In the dim snowy landscape, that wordless sense of familiarity shook him to the core.
Clyde was silent.
This familiarity also made his gaze fix firmly on Bianca.
She felt somewhat uneasy under his scrutiny. She frowned and stepped forward. "Is Nat back?"
"Are you looking for her?"
Her voice was also familiar!
Their interactions had been minimal before, especially in such dim spaces where Bianca and Natalie had always been together. But there had been a few brief encounters.
Bianca shook her head. "I'm looking for Mr. Jarvis."
The solemn look on her face remained, especially the depth in her eyes. It allowed Clyde to see clearly what Bianca intended by seeking Stephen at this crucial moment.
She was Zane's wife now, and the Entes family was in a crucial period right now. So, her purpose was evident at a glance.
Clyde said, "You don't need to go in. He won't agree to what you want."
Bianca fell silent.
At his words, her complexion paled. Beneath that cold, hard exterior, nobody knew the turmoil hiding within her at this moment.
Clearly, if she truly had to enter this whirlpool right now, Stephen was her best choice.
"We'll only know once we meet," Bianca said as she was about to step forward.
But as she took a step forward, she felt Clyde grab her wrist.
Bianca furrowed her brows, looking at the man's stern profile. She had to admit that apart from height, Clyde bore an uncanny resemblance to Natalie. It was almost as if he were a male duplicate of her best friend!
At this moment, Bianca pondered.
Would that have changed anything for Natalie if Cedric and Irwin had met Clyde in Wexford? Or would the connection between Clyde and Natalie have been discovered much earlier?
"Mr. Jarvis Jr.!" Bianca said sternly.
Clyde fell silent.
Jarvis Jr.?
It was the first time someone had called him that in Simeria. Previously, he had been referred to as Master Yarborough or Mr. Yarborough. Such titles always made him feel like he wasn't truly part of the Jarvis family.
But now, Bianca's address of him stirred something deep within Clyde.
"He won't agree." Even now, Clyde's response remained firm.
"I must see Mr. Jarvis!" Bianca insisted.
"You're her friend, so I won't chase you out of this place. You should leave," Clyde said. He released her, but his tone carried a hint of danger.
Bianca fell silent.
He…!
Before Bianca could speak, Clyde said, "As the Entes family's seventh lady, you should understand what kind of entity they are. Do you really want to involve her family?"
Indeed, Bianca wasn't just seeking the help of any family.
The Jarvis family… was also Natalie's family.
"I have no choice!" Bianca said as she looked at Clyde.
Clyde's eyes darkened slightly.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 657- Unlike the chaos in Simeria, Yonwood City was peaceful. It was a bustling metropolis with its myriad lights shining brightly.
It was a beautiful sight.
As the plane touched down, Natalie asked, "Where are we?"
"We're in Yonwood City."
Natalie fell silent.
She had heard of Yonwood City before but had never considered visiting it due to its distance from Verde City. The climate in Yonwood City was completely different from Yuloria.
Even in winter, the weather was pleasant.
The moment Natalie stepped off the plane, she felt waves of warmth and even caught a whiff of mixed floral scents.
Yonwood City was also known as the Flower City!
Many rare flowers and plants were produced here due to the suitable climate, making it ideal for plant growth.
"Do you smell it?" Irwin asked.
"Yes." Natalie nodded.
Her action added a tinge of bitterness to the man's demeanor.
The airport was adorned with nameless flowers, which looked beautiful and showcased the charm of the Flower City.
However, Natalie couldn't see any of this beauty. She could only rely on her senses and her sense of smell…!
"Once you're better, I'll bring you around this place."
"No need!" Natalie said.
Irwin fell silent.
Her refusal was so decisive, indicating that Natalie wanted to stay away from him and Cedric.
If she could see now, perhaps she would have distanced herself from them long ago!
Indeed!
He could stay by her side now because she couldn't see. If she could, she would never be with him!
When he thought of this, Irwin felt a suffocating sensation in his chest.
Naturally, Natalie also felt that suffocating feeling!
Eventually, the group arrived at Evergreen Peak!
Irwin owned Evergreen Peak, and it was said that anyone who could stay here while visiting Yonwood City was either rich or important.
The prices here were exorbitant, but the facilities justified the cost.
The scent of wood and flowers filled the air, and the buildings had distinctive architectural elements.
Lydia and Xyla instantly fall in love with the place.
"Miss, if you could see, you would definitely love it here. It's really beautiful!"
It was nighttime now, and it was a lively and bustling environment. It made people feel comfortable and relaxed.
Natalie could discern the joy in Lydia's tone.
"Do you like it here?" she asked.
"Yeah, I really love it! I've never traveled anywhere before," Lydia exclaimed.
It was no wonder wealthy people loved traveling. Now, Lydia understood the allure of poetry and distant lands.
Natalie smiled in a gentle and charming manner. Under the dim, orange light, her smile gave off a warm feeling.
Irwin stood nearby as he watched her. His eyes glazed over, and his heart felt heavy.
After Dylan sorted everything out, he approached Irwin. "Sir, you can go in now."
Their building was halfway up the mountain, and there was a dedicated slide to get there.
The group ascended together.
On the way, Lydia and Xyla found everything to be delightful. They hadn't expected Irwin to own so many nice places.
"Miss, this place is really wonderful!"
The ambiance of the lights gave a dreamy feeling.
Natalie replied, "It's good that you like it."
"I think you would like it too, Miss."
Would she really like it?
Natalie asked herself this question inwardly. When did she start not knowing what she liked anymore?
Outside their building, there was a wooden terrace. From here, they could see the lights of the wooden buildings in the banana grove.
The entire banana grove was bathed in the warm orange light.
"Wow, this place is so beautiful!" Lydia exclaimed for what seemed like the umpteenth time, showing just how wonderful it was.
The night view was enchanting!
Dylan remarked, "You'll love seeing the sunrise from here in the morning."
At the mention of seeing the sunrise from this spot, Lydia became even more excited. Although the old- fashioned places in Yuloria were charming and the food was delicious, she preferred places that broadened her mind.
Although the architecture in Yuloria was unique and flavorful, it always felt oppressive.
She didn't like it there, so she rarely told Natalie what it was like. But now things were different.
Because she liked it here, she enjoyed telling Natalie about it.
"Miss, once you're better, we must stay here for a few days," Lydia said, holding Natalie's hand.
Natalie replied, "Okay."
Irwin remained silent.
At Lydia's words, there was a hint of bitterness in his eyes. After all, when he had suggested they stay here for a few days before, Natalie had outright refused.
Yet now, she had agreed because of the words of a maid?!
Lydia found everything here appealing. When preparing the bathwater for Natalie, she even added a bit of rose essential oil, just like Heather used to do. novelbin "It's no wonder people say Evergreen Peak has the most expensive accommodations. Look at the essential oils in the bathroom! They're just like what Madam used."
Naturally, Heather used the best things. But what they used here could easily compare to Heather's!
It showed that the furnishings here were definitely not lacking as compared to what they had in Simeria!
As people had said, this place was expensive for a reason!
The hot water made Natalie feel very comfortable.
"Miss, are you comfortable?" Lydia carefully washed Natalie, giving her a slight massage along the way to relieve her fatigue.
"Mmm," Natalie hummed.
She closed her eyes, enjoying the pleasant scent. Even though she was blind now, she could feel that this place made people feel better!
She always felt oppressed during her time in Yuloria. Maybe it was because it rained too much there, which made her feel uncomfortable all the time.
Even those who couldn't see could feel the heavy oppression.
"I'll put on a face mask for you in a while. The masks here are very effective."
"You even know about that?"
"Although I don't have money to travel, I certainly know about it."
Natalie chuckled.
"Tomorrow, I'll give you and Xyla a day off to have fun."
"Really, Miss?" Lydia's eyes sparkled with gratitude as she looked at Natalie.
"Expenses are on me," Natalie added.
"Miss, you're the best!"
God knew how high the expenses for traveling were. But considering Natalie's current situation, Lydia shook her head, even though she really wanted to go.
"Let's wait until you're better."
Now, she dared not leave Natalie for a moment. If anything happened, she would be done for!
"There shouldn't be anything important tomorrow," Natalie said.
Lydia still shook her head. "Even if there's nothing important, I won't go!"
Even if nothing was happening, staying by Natalie's side was the most important task!
After all, Natalie couldn't see anything now, and she needed people around her. So, even if Lydia wanted to have fun, she had to wait until Natalie's eyes recovered.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 658-Lydia gave Natalie a massage with essential oils. Natalie had to admit that the oils here were truly excellent. All her weariness of the journey disappeared once it was used on her.
Natalie fell asleep while Lydia was giving her a massage.
Just as Lydia was thinking about how to turn Natalie over, the wooden door of the room creaked open.
Lydia looked towards the door and saw Cedric wearing a casual gray lounge outfit!
Cedric gestured for silence, but Lydia's heart tightened. Just as she was about to say something, Irwin appeared at the door and gestured at her.
Lydia was reluctant, but she respectfully left.
In the room, only Natalie and Cedric remained.
Natalie lay peacefully on the bed, her hair falling softly over her shoulders. With her eyes closed and her curled eyelashes, she looked so beautiful, like an angel!
During this time, Irwin had been very attentive to her. Although she had been taking traditional medicine all along, her dainty face had regained some meat.
Girls were afraid of getting fat. But because she was petite, she wouldn't look good if she were too thin. novelbin Cedric gently traced her face. At that moment, his eyes were full of indulgence, tenderness, and an unprecedented bitterness.
"Mmm…" Natalie shifted, seeming uncomfortable sleeping like that. Cedric gently adjusted her.
But because she was too exhausted, Natalie didn't even have the strength to open her eyes. Feeling comfortable after being properly placed, she fell into a deep sleep again.
He watched her sleep peacefully, and the indulgence in the man's eyes grew even stronger.
He placed a light kiss on her forehead.
At this moment, it seemed like this warmth was thoroughly engraved into his heart. It was as if he wanted to carve her face forever in his memory.
"No… no…"
It was unclear what she was dreaming about, but she kept murmuring the same thing in her sleep. In this world, there were too many things she didn't want.
Cedric sat by the bedside the entire night!
He etched every one of Natalie's movements into his memory.
He… wanted to be by her side!
However, he didn't know when they had lost their way forward. It seemed like he had severed all the paths with his own hands!
Being well and safe on their own seemed like… their only path.
But in reality, even that path wasn't available to them.
How much resentment was there in Natalie's heart?
He… knew!
"In the future, I won't be in your life," Cedric said hoarsely when the sky outside gradually brightened.
She no longer liked him.
She would never like him again!
So, if he didn't exist in her life, perhaps that would be the best path for her.
That would be the best redemption.
Would she be a bit more relieved without him?
However…!
When he thought about how Natalie would never exist in his life again, Cedric felt an excruciating pain.
It was as if someone had torn his heart apart.
Finally, when Natalie turned over, Cedric got up and left.
Irwin was waiting for him outside, still in the same attire as last night.
He sat on the wicker chair on the wooden platform. The ashtray on the wicker table was full of cigarette butts.
It was evident that he had sat here all night.
Cedric was silent as he approached Irwin and sat down in the chair opposite him.
"Cigarette."
The next moment, Irwin threw the cigarette he had just taken out at Cedric, who caught it accurately!
Then Irwin threw the lighter, and the sound of the lighter clicking filled the air.
Cedric lit a cigarette and took two deep drags. It was as if he couldn't suppress the heaviness in his chest.
He said, "You should smoke less from now on. Your liver hasn't been too good for over a decade."
Irwin was silent.
Over a decade!
Yes, it had been over a decade since that incident!
And Cedric and Natalie's relationship had lasted ten years.
Irwin took a deep breath. "She was only sixteen when she met you, right?" Cedric was silent.
Sixteen years old!?
That was right.
That year, Natalie was only sixteen!
Cedric had never seen such a weary look in a sixteen-year-old girl.
She bore a close resemblance to Blair, yet… they were entirely different kinds of people.
One had been seemingly raised like a princess! Like an angel in the sky, she enjoyed unparalleled glory, making it unbearable for anyone to witness her fall.
Meanwhile, Natalie gave off the feeling as if she had endured hardships in purgatory.
Yes!
Wasn't Natalie the one who endured hardships?
At such a young age, she had lost her parents. She was left alone and had no one else in her life.
At a young age, she had bid farewell to all her loved ones.
After a short pause, Irwin continued, "It seems like she started having good days after meeting you!"
In the past, Irwin hadn't thought much of Natalie. But he knew her inside out. Isabella had always been hysterical, saying that Natalie inherited all her father's property because her mother left everything to her. Isabella said that even her portion had been given to Natalie.
However, in reality…
Did Natalie really spend all that money herself?
She had never seen such a naive woman. Clearly, she had nothing. Even in the world, she was alone.
Yet, she would regularly donate a portion of her living expenses to charity every month! The remaining part, although carefully budgeted, was barely enough for her expenses.
If the school needed additional fees sometimes, she would have only bread for her meals for almost half a month to make up for it.
Thinking about all these things, bitterness filled Cedric's eyes. "Where did she have good days following me?"
These words, spoken at this moment, were filled with such pain!
Once…!
After Natalie married him, he also once believed that it was the best outcome for her, even until the end!
Even when she couldn't see, Cedric was convinced that he was giving Natalie the best days of her life.
Little did he know…!
He overlooked a serious issue, which was…
What did Natalie want? Were the expectations of the Johnson family really what she desired? Their constant exclusion, was that really what she… wanted?
No, it wasn't!
It was only recently that Cedric thoroughly understood that Natalie had never been truly comfortable by his side.
"The best days she had with me were probably those seven years," he said.
Even though afterward, their relationship became unbearable…
But it must be said that during those seven years of their romance, Cedric did protect Natalie very well.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 659-The past… really hurt.
It hurt… and it was suffocatingly!
That was why many people were unwilling to face it, whether it was beautiful or not. Because alongside the beauty, there was also the ugliness.
The past between Cedric and Natalie was too heavy for them. It was the kind of heaviness… that suffocated a person.
"In fact, I could…"
"Irv!"
Irwin fell silent.
The word shattered all his resentment completely at this moment!
How long had it been? How long had it been since they had addressed each other like this?
What kind of presence were they in Wexford once?
If they hadn't broken apart because of Blair, would Wexford be in its current state?
No one could disrupt their alliance! No one could gain any despicable benefits from it.
However, now…!
"Take care of her."
After a long while, Cedric fiercely finished his cigarette and pressed the butt into the ashtray.
Cedric knew very well what Irwin's intentions towards Natalie were. Because he knew it so well, he could entrust Natalie to him with peace of mind.
And between him and Natalie…!
Humans… couldn't be too clear-headed. If they were, they wouldn't even resort to shameless means.
Cedric could clearly see Natalie's disdain for him. Once he did, he even lost the courage to persist. If her sight was restored, he would clearly see her repulsion and disgust in her eyes!
Those were the evidence of his wrongdoings in her world, which could never be erased, and he… didn't have the courage to face them. Because her repulsion represented the suffering she had endured by his side.
How could he bear to let her be unhappy again and again?
"Also, you must respect her!" When he said this, Cedric looked at Irwin.
But more than that, he hoped Irwin could carve a place for himself in Natalie's heart for the rest of his life because of Natalie's current environment.
Cedric couldn't trust anyone to treat her sincerely!
Whether it was the Jarvis family or their daughter… Anyone approaching them now must be because they wanted the Jarvis family's power!
Irwin frowned.
Respect?
Now, he also knew what it meant to respect someone!
"Have you ever respected her?"
Cedric was silent, and he chuckled bitterly when Irwin asked this question.
Did he respect Natalie back then?
He did…!
However, that respect meant nothing between them.
Ultimately, he stood up and turned around without answering Irwin's question! At that moment, Irwin could practically feel the pain radiating from Cedric.
Irwin fell silent as he watched Cedric leave. At that moment, his heart felt heavy and tight.
How many times just now had Irwin wanted to mention Blair?
But as Dylan said earlier, Cedric probably knew.
Cedric should have known early on.
It was because he knew that he had invested so heavily in Natalie, even risking losing his sight because he loved her.
Natalie held the most important place in his heart. But after they had weathered countless storms, it was all still so helpless…! - An hour later, Lydia came over, and Natalie woke up to the scent of banana trees and the chirping of birds.
Lydia said, "Miss, it's also beautiful here during the day. You can see the sunrise from our room."
Natalie asked, "Who was here last night?"
Unlike Lydia's cheerfulness, Natalie felt an unpleasant tension in the air and frowned.
Lydia stiffened. She had to admit that Natalie's sensitivity to scents was truly heartbreaking, especially considering she couldn't see anything now.
Yet, she was so sensitive to smells.
Stepping aside, Lydia carefully picked out clothes for Natalie. "Miss, did you sense it?" Indeed, she did!
Natalie furrowed her brow.
Lydia approached, unsure of what to say. "Um… Miss…"
Natalie said, "Help me change."
Fortunately, Natalie didn't say anything else, which relieved Lydia. But what was Natalie feeling right now?
Cedric had been here, and the room was filled with his fresh scent. Natalie was sensitive to smell, and it made her uncomfortable.
Why had he come?
At breakfast, Irwin carefully served Natalie food.
"The surgery is scheduled for tomorrow. Eat well today. You won't be able to eat anything tomorrow before the surgery. And afterward, you might not have much appetite due to the discomfort."
Natalie ate quietly. Her face was calm, and she revealed no emotions.
Irwin glanced at Natalie, hesitating to speak.
Breakfast passed in a subdued atmosphere between the two.
"The sunlight here is lovely. Let's soak up some sun," Irwin suggested, leading her to the outdoor terrace where the warm sunlight bathed Natalie.
It felt very comforting.
Natalie also liked this feeling.
"Nat."
"Hmm?" novelbin Irwin paused, then asked Natalie, "Can we talk?"
Natalie replied, "There's nothing between us to talk about."
As usual!
Whenever Irwin seemed like he was about to say a lot, Natalie always showed impatience. Over time, Irwin stopped trying to say so much.
He stopped saying the things he wanted to say because of her interruptions.
But the surgery was tomorrow.
At this moment, Irwin couldn't suppress the words weighing on his heart any longer.
"Are things between you and him like this now? Is there really no chance left?"
Natalie fell silent. Her hands clenched into fists subconsciously, and her expression darkened.
When he saw her reaction, Irwin's heart sank. It was obvious what she thought about the matter.
"He came last night!" Natalie said.
"Yes."
"Irwin, do you think forgiveness is possible?" Her words were sharp and direct.
Irwin's already tense heart felt suffocated upon hearing Natalie's question.
Was forgiveness possible?
Clearly not!
Their actions were unforgivable.
"If you want to blame someone, blame me. It was me…!" Irwin began.
"Do you think you could change some things so easily with your schemes?" Natalie interrupted.
Could they?
Clearly, they couldn't!
Before Irwin could respond, Natalie continued, "If they can be changed, it means I misunderstood from the beginning."
Misunderstood what?
Had she misunderstood Cedric's feelings for her? If so, what were those seven years they had spent together?
"It's ironic when I think about it now," Natalie added sarcastically.
Indeed, it was ironic!
Seven whole years!
She never realized that the love she thought Cedric had for her was actually meant for another woman through her!
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 660-Irwin's already suffocating heart felt even more stifled upon hearing Natalie's words.
Regardless of the role he played in Cedric and Natalie's lives in the past, he couldn't help but offer an explanation for Cedric.
"Nat, the thing is…!" Irwin began.
"When I found out that both of you approached me because of Blair, do you know what was going through my mind?" Natalie interrupted.
"Nat!"
"Nothing! My mind was blank!"
Indeed!
At that moment, Natalie's mind went blank, overwhelmed by tumultuous emotions that left her unable to react. She couldn't bring herself to believe that everything was real!
How could it be real?
How could things turn out that way?
She couldn't believe it! She couldn't believe that things could be like that.
"For seven years, do you know how he treated me during those seven years?"
At this moment, instead of speaking of hatred, she spoke of love.
But was there love between them?
Now, looking back, even saying 'yes' felt ironic!
Natalie scoffed, "I thought he loved me very much! So when Isabella appeared, when Isabella touched our relationship, I found it incredible."
Seven years!
How much did Cedric love her during those seven years?
Ever since he appeared in her world, it was as if he instantly reached out and pulled her out of the quagmire. He was like a godly figure in her world, but who could have known that this existence was so terrifying?
"Nat," taking a deep breath, Irwin moved his lips, wanting to say something, but he couldn't.
Before he could speak, Natalie continued, "He waited for me to eat together every day. He personally escorted me to the dormitory door every day."
"On holidays, he wouldn't go home! He stayed by my side, making me, who already had no family, completely devoid of loneliness."
At that time, she had nothing!
But Cedric, with a strong presence, became like family to her.
Irwin felt suffocated!
He never imagined that Cedric was such a presence in Natalie's world.
Considering all of this…!
"He took me traveling, wherever I wanted to go, he took me there. Whatever food I wanted to eat, as long as I mentioned it, he would find a way to get it for me."
This was what it meant to be attentive! That was the Cedric of those days.
From these words, Irwin could hear how sweet those seven years were between them.
Cedric truly cherished her.
Perhaps that's why, during the three years of marriage, no matter what grievances she faced, no matter how the Jiang family treated her, she never thought of leaving Cedric. She silently endured everything for him.
Even when rumors about Isabella and Cedric surfaced, she didn't cry or make a scene because she always believed in him!
But in the end…!
When Isabella was attacked, and Cedric wanted to save Isabella with her own eyes, that was when she finally erupted.
Not all love can withstand limitless harm.
"I never believed he would hurt me for another woman! It was only at Wexford that I realized I wasn't the one in his heart."
"Nat."
"You're the same, aren't you?" Irwin's words were cut off again by Natalie's direct interruption.
"…,"
The same? Him?
"Time and time again, rescuing me from difficulties, it's not just about plotting against him, but because of… Blair!"
The last two words, Natalie's tone turned cold.
"…,"
His heart instantly suffocated!
Wasn't it?
No, it wasn't because of that! novelbin But in Natalie's analysis, he couldn't say anything. In her mind, all analyses were definitive.
Yes!
Natalie now believed that whether it was him or Cedric, their closeness to her was all because of Blair.
Even all the care shown to her was directed through her towards Blair.
"Irwin, remember, I am Natalie!"
"…,"
"Your kindness towards me won't be transferred to Blair!" Natalie's words were icy, each one colder than the last.
"I know, I know!" Irwin's tone was bitter, tinged with a slight tremor.
He actually knew!
When did he know, and when did he come to terms with this reality, Irwin couldn't remember.
But he knew long ago that Natalie was not Blair. Yet even so, he sacrificed everything for her time and time again.
"You knowing is good. I was afraid you wouldn't know!" Natalie's tone was biting.
"…,"
Even if he knew, Natalie couldn't forgive him now. This was Natalie now, yes, this was Natalie now.
"Still want to talk?" Natalie looked at him, her lips curling with a sarcastic smile.
Earlier, Irwin said they should talk!
Should they still talk?
"No!"
What's the point of talking now?
There was nothing left to discuss.
His heart was filled with a fine, dense ache.
Natalie smiled!
The sarcasm in her smile was thicker than ever.
Irwin remained silent.
Seeing Natalie's smile, stuck in his throat, neither coming up nor going down.
Before they could say anything, a figure appeared on the path, it was Clyde!
How… was he here?!
Seeing Clyde, Irwin furrowed his brows.
But the man was already on the wooden platform.
Natalie heard the footsteps, her brows furrowing, then relaxing the next moment. Irwin looked at her change.
The ache in his heart grew stronger.
Perhaps that was why Cedric didn't wait! Because she was becoming more and more familiar with the darkness!! And her growing perception only made it more suffocating for them.
The men locked eyes and nodded at each other.
Irwin glanced at Natalie. "Clyde's here.
"I know."
Those three words hammered Irwin's heart mercilessly.
She knew!
The familiarity was so bitterly ironic.
In the end, Irwin left.
Clyde approached Natalie, looking at the woman in the wheelchair, her eyes hollow, devoid of expression.
But he couldn't help reaching out and waving his hand in front of her eyes.
"No need to wave, I really can't see!" Natalie said.
"You…!"
"Why did you come?" Natalie asked.
"I wanted to come earlier. When you were in Yuloria, I had planned to come," Clyde replied.
But Father didn't allow it!
Obviously, it was also giving Natalie and Cedric a chance. But they never expected this would be the outcome.
"You'll see soon," Clyde said, looking at Natalie.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 651-How had she spent the three months?
Whether it was him or Cedric, they both saw her trembling from the bitterness of this small bowl of medicine.
She endured for three months…!
Every meal was like this.
"These are the last few days!" Irwin's words were tight, each word spoken with tension.
Yes, the last three days.
No matter how bitter the medicine was, only three days were left.
"Do you know what kind of pain I'll endure next?" Natalie looked in his direction.
She couldn't see.
However, those empty pupils made Irwin feel what agony truly was.
What comes next…?
"Do you know what surgery means to a person?"
What did it mean?
Too much!
The pain Natalie endured between him and Cedric was simply too much.
But no matter what kind of pain, she had to regain her sight!
No matter how much hatred she held, she had to wait until her eyes could see again before saying anything.
Irwin never knew that an apology or money couldn't solve the problem when someone made a mistake.
He never knew that a mistake could bring so much pain to the other person.
Now, he was experiencing it.
After a long time, Irwin finally said, "No matter what kind of bitterness, I'll endure it with you!"
Natalie fell silent.
Without waiting for her response, a force pushed against her in the next moment. Soft lips pressed against hers, and the bitter medicine flowed into her mouth!
It continued like this, one mouthful after another.
Irwin was holding her tightly, and she could clearly feel him trembling.
And Irwin also felt it. As she tasted the bitterness, her entire body trembled lightly.
Initially, the bitterness he felt from the medicine!
It seemed to be nothing compared to the pain she brought him.
The bowl of medicine… was quickly finished. novelbin Irwin clearly felt what kind of bitterness a bowl of medicine could bring to a person.
That was far beyond what one could taste with just one sip.
A whole bowl of medicine allowed one to know what the bitterest taste in the world truly was.
He held Natalie gently in his arms, gently pressing his nose against hers. Their breaths intertwined as they silently sat there.
At this moment, so many words were stuck in Irwin's throat. He couldn't say anything, no matter how much he wished to.
The only thing he could think about was the bitterness that even caused his soul to tremble.
"Nat…" Irwin softly called her name.
Natalie wanted to struggle, but she hadn't even recovered from that bitterness in her mouth. Her body seemed to have lost all its strength, allowing Irwin to hold her.
After a long time, she finally managed to speak. "Get lost!"
She spat out the words coldly, as if she had used all her strength.
But Irwin's grip on her tightened even more.
Although he realized beforehand that the one who would ultimately pay the price in this relationship was Natalie, he didn't know…!
She was in such pain.
These three months…!
It seemed that he and Cedric had accompanied her for her treatment and assumed it was just a bowl of medicine…
But was it really just a bowl of medicine?
What kind of pain was she really enduring?
Irwin completely understood and truly experienced it now.
"We won't take it anymore…!"
Finally, Irwin compromised.
Three days!
He was initially stubborn and thought that the last three days might have held hope! However, three months had passed, and there was still no sign of hope.
Perhaps… there really wasn't any hope to cure Natalie's eyes with this medicine.
After feeling Natalie's cold tremors, so much of Irwin's obsession dissipated completely.
"You're right. If this medicine doesn't work, you'll have suffered for these three days for nothing!"
And he had no right.
After all, if the medicine had no effect on her, then she would still endure the pain of surgery next.
He and Cedric were destined to pay the price for what they had done. But Cedric…!
Thinking of Cedric, Irwin's heart tightened continuously.
When Natalie heard Irwin say they wouldn't take the medicine anymore, her whole body… seemed to relax.
At this moment, Irwin also fully realized the pain that the medicine had brought to Natalie.
That night, Natalie fell asleep early.
Although Irwin said she wouldn't need to take the medicine anymore, he didn't specify when he would return to Simeria.
Lydia added another blanket on top of Natalie. "Miss, this might make you feel a bit warmer."
"Okay."
Actually, Natalie didn't feel anything.
It was still very cold!
The cold of Yuloria was truly bone-chilling. It was probably difficult for someone who had never lived here to endure such cold.
"I hope we can go back soon. It's really cold here," Lydia said.
It was even colder than Mount Elven. Although it looked like an icy wasteland there, at least it wouldn't be as cold as this when the wind wasn't blowing.
However, here… Even when the sun was out, there was a chilly feeling. If it rained, it would be bone- chillingly cold straight away!
"Lydia."
"Yes, Miss?"
"Never mind, you should go and rest. I feel like sleeping!" Natalie wanted to say something, but she swallowed it all back after a few moments of thinking.
Lydia watched Natalie close her empty eyes, her eyes filled with pity.
"Then, Miss, you should rest early," Lydia said before leaving.
Natalie could hear the fading footsteps as the door closed behind Lydia. When she opened her eyes, the emptiness in them deepened with endless bitterness.
Natalie waved her hand in front of her eyes, and her expression fell even more! - Meanwhile, Irwin sat in the study.
In the dim light, the melancholy contours of the man were even more pronounced. Dylan had come just after Irwin mentioned preparing to return to Simeria.
"Is there really no hope?"
When he spoke, Dylan's tone tensed even more!
Dylan had conducted the investigation himself and had been by Irwin's side for so many years.
Naturally, he knew what that matter meant to Irwin and understood the extent of its impact on him and Cedric.
He was also the one who had overturned Natalie and Cedric's relationship!
However, who would have thought that Blair would turn out to be such an unbearable existence?
"You should leave for now."
Irwin didn't directly answer Dylan's question. The man's bright eyes flickered with complex emotions in the dim space.
Dylan wanted to say more, but seeing the cold aura emanating from Irwin's profile, he swallowed back the words he was about to say.
He nodded and left.
When Irwin was alone in the study, the sound of a lighter echoed across the room. As the flame rose, it brought a strong smell of gasoline.
The moment the cigarette ignited, it mingled with the smell of tobacco. It was a scent unique to men.
Yet, the lingering scent in the study was not unpleasant. Instead, it was quite refreshing.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 652-How had she spent the three months?
Whether it was him or Cedric, they both saw her trembling from the bitterness of this small bowl of medicine.
She endured for three months…!
Every meal was like this.
"These are the last few days!" Irwin's words were tight, each word spoken with tension.
Yes, the last three days.
No matter how bitter the medicine was, only three days were left.
"Do you know what kind of pain I'll endure next?" Natalie looked in his direction.
She couldn't see.
However, those empty pupils made Irwin feel what agony truly was.
What comes next…?
"Do you know what surgery means to a person?"
What did it mean?
Too much!
The pain Natalie endured between him and Cedric was simply too much.
But no matter what kind of pain, she had to regain her sight!
No matter how much hatred she held, she had to wait until her eyes could see again before saying anything.
Irwin never knew that an apology or money couldn't solve the problem when someone made a mistake.
He never knew that a mistake could bring so much pain to the other person.
Now, he was experiencing it.
After a long time, Irwin finally said, "No matter what kind of bitterness, I'll endure it with you!"
Natalie fell silent.
Without waiting for her response, a force pushed against her in the next moment. Soft lips pressed against hers, and the bitter medicine flowed into her mouth!
It continued like this, one mouthful after another.
Irwin was holding her tightly, and she could clearly feel him trembling.
And Irwin also felt it. As she tasted the bitterness, her entire body trembled lightly.
Initially, the bitterness he felt from the medicine!
It seemed to be nothing compared to the pain she brought him.
The bowl of medicine… was quickly finished. novelbin Irwin clearly felt what kind of bitterness a bowl of medicine could bring to a person.
That was far beyond what one could taste with just one sip.
A whole bowl of medicine allowed one to know what the bitterest taste in the world truly was.
He held Natalie gently in his arms, gently pressing his nose against hers. Their breaths intertwined as they silently sat there.
At this moment, so many words were stuck in Irwin's throat. He couldn't say anything, no matter how much he wished to.
The only thing he could think about was the bitterness that even caused his soul to tremble.
"Nat…" Irwin softly called her name.
Natalie wanted to struggle, but she hadn't even recovered from that bitterness in her mouth. Her body seemed to have lost all its strength, allowing Irwin to hold her.
After a long time, she finally managed to speak. "Get lost!"
She spat out the words coldly, as if she had used all her strength.
But Irwin's grip on her tightened even more.
Although he realized beforehand that the one who would ultimately pay the price in this relationship was Natalie, he didn't know…!
She was in such pain.
These three months…!
It seemed that he and Cedric had accompanied her for her treatment and assumed it was just a bowl of medicine…
But was it really just a bowl of medicine?
What kind of pain was she really enduring?
Irwin completely understood and truly experienced it now.
"We won't take it anymore…!"
Finally, Irwin compromised.
Three days!
He was initially stubborn and thought that the last three days might have held hope! However, three months had passed, and there was still no sign of hope.
Perhaps… there really wasn't any hope to cure Natalie's eyes with this medicine.
After feeling Natalie's cold tremors, so much of Irwin's obsession dissipated completely.
"You're right. If this medicine doesn't work, you'll have suffered for these three days for nothing!"
And he had no right.
After all, if the medicine had no effect on her, then she would still endure the pain of surgery next.
He and Cedric were destined to pay the price for what they had done. But Cedric…!
Thinking of Cedric, Irwin's heart tightened continuously.
When Natalie heard Irwin say they wouldn't take the medicine anymore, her whole body… seemed to relax.
At this moment, Irwin also fully realized the pain that the medicine had brought to Natalie.
That night, Natalie fell asleep early.
Although Irwin said she wouldn't need to take the medicine anymore, he didn't specify when he would return to Simeria.
Lydia added another blanket on top of Natalie. "Miss, this might make you feel a bit warmer."
"Okay."
Actually, Natalie didn't feel anything.
It was still very cold!
The cold of Yuloria was truly bone-chilling. It was probably difficult for someone who had never lived here to endure such cold.
"I hope we can go back soon. It's really cold here," Lydia said.
It was even colder than Mount Elven. Although it looked like an icy wasteland there, at least it wouldn't be as cold as this when the wind wasn't blowing.
However, here… Even when the sun was out, there was a chilly feeling. If it rained, it would be bone- chillingly cold straight away!
"Lydia."
"Yes, Miss?"
"Never mind, you should go and rest. I feel like sleeping!" Natalie wanted to say something, but she swallowed it all back after a few moments of thinking.
Lydia watched Natalie close her empty eyes, her eyes filled with pity.
"Then, Miss, you should rest early," Lydia said before leaving.
Natalie could hear the fading footsteps as the door closed behind Lydia. When she opened her eyes, the emptiness in them deepened with endless bitterness.
Natalie waved her hand in front of her eyes, and her expression fell even more! - Meanwhile, Irwin sat in the study.
In the dim light, the melancholy contours of the man were even more pronounced. Dylan had come just after Irwin mentioned preparing to return to Simeria.
"Is there really no hope?"
When he spoke, Dylan's tone tensed even more!
Dylan had conducted the investigation himself and had been by Irwin's side for so many years.
Naturally, he knew what that matter meant to Irwin and understood the extent of its impact on him and Cedric.
He was also the one who had overturned Natalie and Cedric's relationship!
However, who would have thought that Blair would turn out to be such an unbearable existence?
"You should leave for now."
Irwin didn't directly answer Dylan's question. The man's bright eyes flickered with complex emotions in the dim space.
Dylan wanted to say more, but seeing the cold aura emanating from Irwin's profile, he swallowed back the words he was about to say.
He nodded and left.
When Irwin was alone in the study, the sound of a lighter echoed across the room. As the flame rose, it brought a strong smell of gasoline.
The moment the cigarette ignited, it mingled with the smell of tobacco. It was a scent unique to men.
Yet, the lingering scent in the study was not unpleasant. Instead, it was quite refreshing.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 653-Irwin smoked several cigarettes under the dim light, seemingly easing the heaviness in his chest.
Then, he pulled out his phone to call Cedric.
Soon, Cedric answered. "Hello."
"It's time," Irwin said.
"When are you coming back?" Cedric asked.
At this moment, both of their tones were eerily calm.
It was truly ironic!
Over the years, there had always been tension between Irwin and Cedric! There was never peace between them.
Everything stemmed from Blair, and now it was alleviated because of Natalie!
However, this peace only made their hearts tighten.
"You… should come and pick her up," Irwin said.
As he uttered these words, the air instantly quieted. Their breaths over the phone grew heavier!
He asked Cedric to pick up Natalie?!
What was his intention?
"For the surgery… I'll do it!" Irwin declared.
Cedric remained silent.
The atmosphere became tense!
As Irwin said those words, it seemed like he had used up all his strength. Without waiting for Cedric's response, he abruptly ended the call.
In the dimness, a cold and desolate aura surrounded Irwin.
He was wrong… he was truly wrong!
In the end, the only thing he got right was his understanding of Wexford. Wexford was like quicksand, but in the end, it engulfed him and Cedric.
Then, Irwin dragged Natalie into it!
If he owed anyone…!
Between him and Cedric, Irwin was the one who owed Natalie more.
Natalie and Cedric might have been fine if it weren't for these conspiracies and schemes!
They could have been happy.
But in the end, things had turned out this way because of Irwin.
No one slept well that night.
The following day at breakfast, the bitter medicine that made Natalie tremble was nowhere to be seen.
"I'll feed you."
"No need!"
"Nat, could you not be so cruel to me?"
Natalie fell silent.
At this moment, Irwin's emotions were clearly off.
Natalie couldn't pinpoint what exactly was wrong.
During this time, she had only just become familiar with the darkness when Irwin arrived here!
At that time, Irwin had offered to help her, but he didn't press the matter further after her refusal.
Perhaps he saw that even though she had lost her sight, she still had her own resilience.
But what was happening now?
"Be good and open your mouth. okay?"
Irwin scooped up a spoonful of soup and offered it to her. His tone was filled with patience and indulgence.
"You…"
Natalie's words caught in her throat. Clearly, she had no obligation to care about him.
"Nat, what do you think about him?"
He was clearly referring to Cedric!
Natalie's already strained expression grew colder at the mention of Cedric. She replied icily, "There's nothing to say between him and me."
Indeed, there was nothing to say between her and Cedric.
Irwin's chest tightened even more.
Nothing to say?
Irwin probably knew some of what Cedric had done to Natalie.
He… shouldn't have laid a hand on Luna!
No matter how important Isabella's daughter was to Cedric, he shouldn't have touched Natalie's daughter.
Even if he didn't know the child was his at the time, she was still Natalie's daughter.
How could he?
"You and him are the last people I want to see in my life!" Natalie's voice was cold as ice, cutting off any response from Irwin.
Irwin's already constricted chest grew even tighter upon hearing Natalie's words. His heart clenched painfully.
The most terrifying thing about people was their emotions!
Blair's actions had made him angry back then.
Now, Natalie left him feeling helpless.
"You should actually hate me," Irwin said, his words somewhat intrusive.
Natalie fell silent.
She should hate Irwin?
Hah!
At least he knew he was detestable.
In fact, he was as detestable as Cedric.
"Remember when you took me to Mount Elven? Do you remember what you said?" Natalie asked.
"Nat."
"Now you want to be a good person and take all the blame upon yourself." novelbin The irony in her words was not lost on Irwin, and it only made his chest ache even more.
Natalie continued, "You told me then that you only brought Isabella to him. In the end, who was more significant to him was simply his own judgment."
Irwin fell silent.
His heart already ached, and after hearing Natalie say these words, the pain spread a little more.
Yes! He was only responsible for bringing Isabella to him. But why Cedric ended up prioritizing Isabella and even Isabella's daughter over Natalie… was something Irwin had never considered.
Whether it was him or Natalie, all they saw was Isabella occupying a more important place in Cedric's heart.
"Irwin."
"Yeah?"
"If you were a father, who would be more important to you than your child?"
Irwin fell silent.
Who could be more important than one's own child?
There was only one answer in his heart—no one could be more important than their child.
But he couldn't say this to Natalie now, especially since she was already upset.
So, he wanted her to…!
"Nat, give yourself a chance. Consider letting go as also forgiving yourself, okay?"
"Kayla is still with him, right? Isn't it ridiculous that you're talking about this with me right now?" Irwin fell silent.
His heart was torn apart by her words!
People said that women in love were foolish, and emotions consumed their thoughts.
But Natalie seemed so clear-headed now.
Did that mean she had no emotions?
Yes! She didn't feel anything.
The realization that Natalie felt nothing for Cedric made Irwin feel suffocated.
He had succeeded. He had successfully created a rift between them.
Yet, he couldn't feel happy even when faced with this success.
"Nat!"
How could she? How could she feel nothing at all?
It was no wonder that during this time, all he felt from Natalie was coldness and a complete lack of warmth.
Even those around her felt it.
"Irwin, the idea of letting go and forgiving myself is so laughable!" Her words were filled with bitterness, laced with simmering resentment.
Did they ever think of letting her go?
Amidst all that had happened, they expected her to forgive herself?!
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 654-If it weren't for Blair… everything that happened in the past would have been emotional pain she should have borne alone.
But with Blair in the picture, it changed everything.
Because of Blair, she got entangled in Irwin and Cedric's mess.
How could she forgive that?
"You've ruined my life completely! And now you want me to forgive myself and let go of everything?"
Irwin fell silent.
"Hah… forgive myself?!"
They were ruthless to her!
And in the end, they even expected her to forgive herself?!
How ridiculous their thoughts were!
It was not just ridiculous.
It was downright hateful!
Irwin was silent, and his already pale face turned even paler now.
They couldn't let it go.
Neither Natalie nor Cedric could let it go now.
It was agonizing.
Irwin hadn't mentioned going back to Simeria, obviously waiting for Cedric to come and pick up Natalie.
However, two days passed, and Cedric didn't show up.
Finally, a message arrived.
[Take her to the hospital we agreed on!] The hospital they agreed on! It was the one he and Cedric had agreed upon in the study before.
Did Cedric… decide to stick by his decision after all?
Irwin's hand shook as he held his phone.
When Dylan came in, he saw Irwin dressed in a black coat with a gray scarf. He looked elegant yet emitted a sense of desolation.It was evident that everything that happened during this time had caused a drastic change in Irwin's heart.
"Sir."
Irwin snapped out of his thoughts and looked at Dylan. At that moment, his eyes were filled with turmoil. He wanted to say something, but he couldn't find the words.
Cedric, he…!
Perhaps he had also sensed it, right?
Everything that happened between him and Natalie had gone too far to turn back now.
So, he was giving her everything.
Finally, Irwin said, "Dylan."
"Yes, sir."
"Prepare to go to Yonwood City!"
Dylan fell silent.
Yonwood City!
In the end, it had come to this?
For three whole months, Natalie's treatment with Edward's medicine had no effect.
So, was it necessary to resort to surgery now?
"Yes, sir." Dylan nodded without saying anything else.
He knew that ever since Irwin learned about Blair and his grandfather, he had been tormented. But regardless of the torment, they had reached this point and had to face it.
They were finally leaving.
"What's the name of this courtyard?"
As Irwin pushed her into the yard, Natalie suddenly asked the question.
Obviously, she had no idea where in Yuloria she was living during her time here!
Irwin smiled bitterly and said, "Forget about this place."
This place was too bitter!
If not for the scent of bamboo wafting from the yard, the smell of the bitter medicine would have filled the place. Drinking medicine every day was bitter enough, but being surrounded by its smell all the time was another challenge.
Irwin had to admit that Cedric chose this place with care!
It was just a pity that Natalie couldn't see anything. If she could, she would surely fall in love with it.
Natalie didn't say anything more as Irwin pushed her out. Lydia and Xyla followed behind.
When they came, they didn't bring much, and everything was purchased after they arrived. Now, there was obviously no need to take anything away.
As Irwin said, everything here… was too bitter.
As they walked along the pavement, a cold wind swept in, causing Natalie to shiver. Yuloria was indeed cold enough to make one tremble.
Though her reaction was barely visible, Irwin clearly felt it.
When did he start to feel Natalie's subtle reactions so clearly? Did this happen when one cared so much about another person?
Irwin hadn't expected that he would fall for someone one day.
This feeling was really uncomfortable!
It was even more uncomfortable than when he was with Blair. Anger and helplessness were completely different concepts.
Undoubtedly, he felt more helpless with Natalie.
He took off the gray scarf and wrapped it around Natalie's neck. The color complemented her greencolored attire and looked gentle.
The warmth from the man's body wrapped around Natalie, instantly dispelling the chill.
Irwin's tone was gentle as he asked, "Are you still cold?"
Natalie replied coldly, "You don't need to do this."
Irwin remained silent. Her tone used to hurt him, but now he seemed to be used to it. This was what he and Cedric owed her, so whatever attitude she had towards them now was justified.
"It seems you're not cold anymore," Irwin's tone was somewhat bitter.
Natalie remained silent. The road was not smooth, so she could feel the unevenness of the stones as Irwin pushed her wheelchair. Fortunately, these were crafted stones, so it didn't bother her much.
The road was made with bluetones, and they emitted a unique fragrance.
"People who live here year-round must feel very happy," Natalie suddenly said.
"Why do you say that?" Irwin asked.
"This is the city center, right? Yet it's filled with the scent of nature everywhere."
That was the rarest thing there was.
Irwin fell silent, his eyes revealing a hint of bitterness. Apparently, her perception of scents had become so sensitive that it surpassed what any sighted person could experience.
In the darkness, she possessed her unique perception of the world.
"Nat, don't try so hard to perceive things, okay?" Irwin said with a bitter tone.
The more she revealed this side of herself, the more unpleasant it felt in his heart.
It's all because of the darkness! Because she had been in the dark for so long, she made an effort to perceive everything within it.
"You will be able to see soon."
Irwin wasn't sure if he was saying this for Natalie's sake or to comfort himself. But whatever it was, he was feeling the most uncomfortable at the moment, especially with Natalie's silence, which intensified the tension in the darkness.
An hour later, they arrived at the airport. Natalie sensed that the further they got from that little courtyard, the tenser Irwin became.
They had a private plane. After completing the procedures, Irwin pushed her through the private channel onto the plane. Once aboard, the world quieted down.
"Have some water," Irwin said. novelbin He was considerate and offered her a cup with a straw. Because she couldn't see, a normal cup was almost useless to her.
In any case, since she fell into darkness, all dangerous things around her had been kept at a distance.
"Thank you," Natalie said calmly.
"No need for that," Irwin replied.
Regardless of how much effort he put into her, she deserved it all.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 655-As the plane soared into the sky, Natalie finally asked, "Are we going back to Simeria?"
However, Irwin smiled bitterly and replied, "Don't worry, I'm not selling you."
Natalie frowned. In an instant, she understood that this wasn't a flight back to Simeria. She became even more displeased.
"What are you doing?" she asked.
Irwin replied, "I'm taking you for surgery."
Natalie fell silent.
Surgery?
Since returning to Simeria, whether it was her skin or her eyes, she had always faced the topic of surgery.
But now, facing this moment, no one knew what she was feeling inside.
The air was quiet. She drank from the cup in her hand vigorously, then asked tensely, "Is it available?"
She was referring to corneal transplants!
Only those truly in darkness knew how bleak hope could be and how scarce normalcy was, even though it seemed like everyone on the streets was normal.
How many people in the world hoped?
Stephen repeatedly intervened… but she refused every time. She never wanted to be special because of her identity. She was just an ordinary person standing in the most ordinary position!
"Yeah," Irwin nodded.
At this moment, Natalie keenly felt the gravity in his tone. She took a deep breath and said, "I won't accept a living donor."
"You know that, right?"
"I do."
Irwin obviously knew that.
Regardless of how Natalie's identity changed, her stance never wavered, and her heart never changed…
Except for what she felt toward him and Cedric, nothing else about her had changed.
"Then…"
Natalie frowned, but she didn't finish her sentence. A long silence ensued between them. Natalie's eyes remained hollow, making it difficult for anyone to discern her emotions.
Irwin looked at her for a long time. He wanted to say something, but the words remained unspoken.
Finally, he sighed. Then, he picked up the glass of red wine in front of him and drank it in one gulp.
It was understandable that his mood was heavy right now.
Back in Simeria, three months had passed. Heather had wanted to go to Yuloria countless times. Yet, Natalie hadn't returned yet! She and Stephen knew what was probably going to happen next. "If Nat knew…" Heather's tone was uneasy. Stephen replied, "If Nat knew, she wouldn't agree!" Even though she resented Cedric, she would never accept such an arrangement from him. Heather sighed. "He deserves all of this." Stephen fell silent. He deserved it! Although that was what they said, Heather's tone was heavy. After all, this matter couldn't be hidden forever, and Natalie would find out sooner or later. "How's Luna?" Cedric only left today. He had dropped by Lotus Villa that day. However, Luna had been so resistant toward him. So, he had watched the child from afar and never got close to her. "She's fine as long as she doesn't see him!" Heather said. Stephen frowned. "Who can we blame?" Heather's tone was unpleasant when this topic was brought up. Indeed, who could they blame for the situation between Cedric and Luna reaching this point? It was all Cedric's own doing. Nobody expected things to come to this. Stephen looked at Heather and said, "Oh, you…!" novelbin He obviously didn't know what to say to Heather. She was sharp-tongued but soft-hearted, that was for sure. In fact, neither of them expected Cedric to make such a decision about Natalie's eyes. They thought the surgery would take some effort. However, Cedric unexpectedly stepped forward at this critical moment. When Clyde came back, he saw the heavy atmosphere between Stephen and Heather. The two exchanged glances, and Stephen said to Heather, "Cly and I will go to the study, alright?" "Alright," Heather nodded. However, her expression still bore the weight of the situation, indicating that she wasn't feeling good about it. It was mainly because no one expected things to turn out like this. After Stephen and Clyde went upstairs, Luna came in from outside. "Grandma," Luna ran into Heather's arms. Heather hugged the child and smiled indulgently. "Don't run around like this. It's not good for a girl to have scars from falling." Speaking of scars, Heather thought of Natalie's injuries. All of them were evidence of Cedric's past harm to her. When she recalled this, Heather felt slightly relieved about Cedric's decision regarding the corneal transplants. Yes! That was the debt he owed Natalie. No matter who was scheming in that scenario, emotions were always their own. In that situation, Natalie always believed in Cedric. It was just that he ultimately betrayed her trust. That was why they had reached this point now. "Grandma." "Yes?" "When will Mommy come back?" Luna asked and looked at Heather pitifully. Heather affectionately rubbed the child's head. "Do you miss her?" "Yeah, a lot." Unlike her feelings towards Cedric, Luna genuinely loved Natalie. It had been three months without seeing her, so one could imagine how much Luna missed her. Heather held the child and affectionately rubbed her head again. "If your mommy knew how much you miss her, she would be happy." "Then why doesn't Mommy come back even if she's happy?" "She'll come back soon. Really soon!" Heather's tone was bitter as she said this. Yes, Natalie would come back soon. Natalie was her daughter. So, Heather knew that during Natalie's time in Simeria, she was actually afraid. Natalie wasn't afraid of the darkness but rather the possibility of never seeing her child grow up, which was the cruelest thought for her. Natalie would be able to see…! However, the price of seeing comes with its own hardships… "Oh, Luna." Heather thought about the child's fate and felt even more bitter. A mother and a father…! Was it really destined that only one could exist in Luna's life? Wasn't that too cruel of fate? "What's wrong, Grandma?" Luna was very sensitive to emotions. Perhaps it was because of what had happened with Cedric last time. Whenever adults have such heavy emotions now, Luna can clearly feel it. Her sensitivity often left people feeling helpless and, more importantly… heartbroken!
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 656-Stephen sighed. "Have you gathered all the information?"
"Yes," replied Clyde.
"The Entes family…"
Each word seemed to he uttered through gritted teeth. The depths of the Entes family were notoriously murky, and now Stephen likely understood why Irwin insisted on marrying Natalie in Yuloria before bringing her hack to Simeria.
In truth, they were all well aware.
During this period of turmoil within the Entes family, the Jarvis family wouldn't have found peace if it weren't for Cedric and Irwin hy Natalie's side.
With things escalating within the Entes family, it had reached a point where the Stewart family was inevitahly involved. novelbin "Go to Yonwood City," Stephen instructed Clyde after a moment of thought.
"Yonwood?" Clyde furrowed his hrows.
"Give Nat a heads-up. Things are crucial for her right now."
Indeed, he was a man who understood that when a woman was consumed hy hatred, she was capahle of anything. And Natalie's feelings toward Irwin and Cedric were far heyond mere hatred.
In such times, she might resort to anything.
Blair was her hottom line. With Blair in the picture, this shattered Natalie's understanding of her feelings for Cedric.
In the midst of such a situation, every thought of her previous entanglement with Malcolm left Stephen endlessly worried.
"Alright, I got it." Clyde nodded.
Natalie was truly a headache at the moment.
The extent of her hatred towards Cedric was evident from the situation in Wexford.
"Regardless, we cannot let her get involved with the Entes family this time," Stephen said with deep conviction.
After all, he had suffered losses due to the Entes family in the past. Over the years, although he resided in Simeria, he kept himself detached from whatever happened within the Eintes family.
Even if he had a solid friendship with them, sometimes… family was more valuable than any friendship.
Once a person didn't have a family anymore, there was nothing else to consider.
Now, things were different.
With a family, there were more things to consider when doing anything.
"Alright, I understand," Clyde nodded, understanding Stephen's implication.
The current turmoil of the Eintes family was unsettling, and nobody could see clearly amidst the chaos.
The Stewart family was involved due to Irene, and no one was uncertain who would eventually lead the household amidst the upheaval.
So, in such a situation, it was best for anyone not to wade into that muddy water. - Clyde emerged from the study. When he walked downstairs, he caught sight of Heather telling Luna a story…!
Instantly, he understood why Stephen remained aloof from all situations and never got involved.
"Are you going out?" Heather asked Clyde, noticing that he was about to leave.
Clyde nodded. "Yeah."
"Drink less," Heather advised.
In her mind, men like him who went out at this time were bound to socialize. And where there was socializing, there was bound to be drinking.
At the sound of her advice, a flicker passed through Clyde's eyes.
Undoubtedly…!
Since he was a child, he had never known such warmth. There had only ever been endless struggles…!
Apart from struggling to survive, he had no other choice.
However, since returning to the Jarvis family, he…!
Winter in Simeria wasn't pleasant, and there was snowfall. When he entered the villa, it was just light snow, But now, there was a blanket of white outside.
Bang!
Suddenly, Bianca stepped out of the car, and their gazes collided as she closed the car door.
Bianca tensed up instantly.
Memories broke through when his eyes met Bianca's, but it was fleeting, disappearing just as quickly.
In the dim snowy landscape, that wordless sense of familiarity shook him to the core.
Clyde was silent.
This familiarity also made his gaze fix firmly on Bianca.
She felt somewhat uneasy under his scrutiny. She frowned and stepped forward. "Is Nat back?"
"Are you looking for her?"
Her voice was also familiar!
Their interactions had been minimal before, especially in such dim spaces where Bianca and Natalie had always been together. But there had been a few brief encounters.
Bianca shook her head. "I'm looking for Mr. Jarvis."
The solemn look on her face remained, especially the depth in her eyes. It allowed Clyde to see clearly what Bianca intended by seeking Stephen at this crucial moment.
She was Zane's wife now, and the Entes family was in a crucial period right now. So, her purpose was evident at a glance.
Clyde said, "You don't need to go in. He won't agree to what you want."
Bianca fell silent.
At his words, her complexion paled. Beneath that cold, hard exterior, nobody knew the turmoil hiding within her at this moment.
Clearly, if she truly had to enter this whirlpool right now, Stephen was her best choice.
"We'll only know once we meet," Bianca said as she was about to step forward.
But as she took a step forward, she felt Clyde grab her wrist.
Bianca furrowed her brows, looking at the man's stern profile. She had to admit that apart from height, Clyde bore an uncanny resemblance to Natalie. It was almost as if he were a male duplicate of her best friend!
At this moment, Bianca pondered.
Would that have changed anything for Natalie if Cedric and Irwin had met Clyde in Wexford? Or would the connection between Clyde and Natalie have been discovered much earlier?
"Mr. Jarvis Jr.!" Bianca said sternly.
Clyde fell silent.
Jarvis Jr.?
It was the first time someone had called him that in Simeria. Previously, he had been referred to as Master Yarborough or Mr. Yarborough. Such titles always made him feel like he wasn't truly part of the Jarvis family.
But now, Bianca's address of him stirred something deep within Clyde.
"He won't agree." Even now, Clyde's response remained firm.
"I must see Mr. Jarvis!" Bianca insisted.
"You're her friend, so I won't chase you out of this place. You should leave," Clyde said. He released her, but his tone carried a hint of danger.
Bianca fell silent.
He…!
Before Bianca could speak, Clyde said, "As the Entes family's seventh lady, you should understand what kind of entity they are. Do you really want to involve her family?"
Indeed, Bianca wasn't just seeking the help of any family.
The Jarvis family… was also Natalie's family.
"I have no choice!" Bianca said as she looked at Clyde.
Clyde's eyes darkened slightly.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 657- Unlike the chaos in Simeria, Yonwood City was peaceful. It was a bustling metropolis with its myriad lights shining brightly.
It was a beautiful sight.
As the plane touched down, Natalie asked, "Where are we?"
"We're in Yonwood City."
Natalie fell silent.
She had heard of Yonwood City before but had never considered visiting it due to its distance from Verde City. The climate in Yonwood City was completely different from Yuloria.
Even in winter, the weather was pleasant.
The moment Natalie stepped off the plane, she felt waves of warmth and even caught a whiff of mixed floral scents.
Yonwood City was also known as the Flower City!
Many rare flowers and plants were produced here due to the suitable climate, making it ideal for plant growth.
"Do you smell it?" Irwin asked.
"Yes." Natalie nodded.
Her action added a tinge of bitterness to the man's demeanor.
The airport was adorned with nameless flowers, which looked beautiful and showcased the charm of the Flower City.
However, Natalie couldn't see any of this beauty. She could only rely on her senses and her sense of smell…!
"Once you're better, I'll bring you around this place."
"No need!" Natalie said.
Irwin fell silent.
Her refusal was so decisive, indicating that Natalie wanted to stay away from him and Cedric.
If she could see now, perhaps she would have distanced herself from them long ago!
Indeed!
He could stay by her side now because she couldn't see. If she could, she would never be with him!
When he thought of this, Irwin felt a suffocating sensation in his chest.
Naturally, Natalie also felt that suffocating feeling!
Eventually, the group arrived at Evergreen Peak!
Irwin owned Evergreen Peak, and it was said that anyone who could stay here while visiting Yonwood City was either rich or important.
The prices here were exorbitant, but the facilities justified the cost.
The scent of wood and flowers filled the air, and the buildings had distinctive architectural elements.
Lydia and Xyla instantly fall in love with the place.
"Miss, if you could see, you would definitely love it here. It's really beautiful!"
It was nighttime now, and it was a lively and bustling environment. It made people feel comfortable and relaxed.
Natalie could discern the joy in Lydia's tone.
"Do you like it here?" she asked.
"Yeah, I really love it! I've never traveled anywhere before," Lydia exclaimed.
It was no wonder wealthy people loved traveling. Now, Lydia understood the allure of poetry and distant lands.
Natalie smiled in a gentle and charming manner. Under the dim, orange light, her smile gave off a warm feeling.
Irwin stood nearby as he watched her. His eyes glazed over, and his heart felt heavy.
After Dylan sorted everything out, he approached Irwin. "Sir, you can go in now."
Their building was halfway up the mountain, and there was a dedicated slide to get there.
The group ascended together.
On the way, Lydia and Xyla found everything to be delightful. They hadn't expected Irwin to own so many nice places.
"Miss, this place is really wonderful!"
The ambiance of the lights gave a dreamy feeling.
Natalie replied, "It's good that you like it."
"I think you would like it too, Miss."
Would she really like it?
Natalie asked herself this question inwardly. When did she start not knowing what she liked anymore?
Outside their building, there was a wooden terrace. From here, they could see the lights of the wooden buildings in the banana grove.
The entire banana grove was bathed in the warm orange light.
"Wow, this place is so beautiful!" Lydia exclaimed for what seemed like the umpteenth time, showing just how wonderful it was.
The night view was enchanting!
Dylan remarked, "You'll love seeing the sunrise from here in the morning."
At the mention of seeing the sunrise from this spot, Lydia became even more excited. Although the old- fashioned places in Yuloria were charming and the food was delicious, she preferred places that broadened her mind.
Although the architecture in Yuloria was unique and flavorful, it always felt oppressive.
She didn't like it there, so she rarely told Natalie what it was like. But now things were different.
Because she liked it here, she enjoyed telling Natalie about it.
"Miss, once you're better, we must stay here for a few days," Lydia said, holding Natalie's hand.
Natalie replied, "Okay."
Irwin remained silent.
At Lydia's words, there was a hint of bitterness in his eyes. After all, when he had suggested they stay here for a few days before, Natalie had outright refused.
Yet now, she had agreed because of the words of a maid?!
Lydia found everything here appealing. When preparing the bathwater for Natalie, she even added a bit of rose essential oil, just like Heather used to do. novelbin "It's no wonder people say Evergreen Peak has the most expensive accommodations. Look at the essential oils in the bathroom! They're just like what Madam used."
Naturally, Heather used the best things. But what they used here could easily compare to Heather's!
It showed that the furnishings here were definitely not lacking as compared to what they had in Simeria!
As people had said, this place was expensive for a reason!
The hot water made Natalie feel very comfortable.
"Miss, are you comfortable?" Lydia carefully washed Natalie, giving her a slight massage along the way to relieve her fatigue.
"Mmm," Natalie hummed.
She closed her eyes, enjoying the pleasant scent. Even though she was blind now, she could feel that this place made people feel better!
She always felt oppressed during her time in Yuloria. Maybe it was because it rained too much there, which made her feel uncomfortable all the time.
Even those who couldn't see could feel the heavy oppression.
"I'll put on a face mask for you in a while. The masks here are very effective."
"You even know about that?"
"Although I don't have money to travel, I certainly know about it."
Natalie chuckled.
"Tomorrow, I'll give you and Xyla a day off to have fun."
"Really, Miss?" Lydia's eyes sparkled with gratitude as she looked at Natalie.
"Expenses are on me," Natalie added.
"Miss, you're the best!"
God knew how high the expenses for traveling were. But considering Natalie's current situation, Lydia shook her head, even though she really wanted to go.
"Let's wait until you're better."
Now, she dared not leave Natalie for a moment. If anything happened, she would be done for!
"There shouldn't be anything important tomorrow," Natalie said.
Lydia still shook her head. "Even if there's nothing important, I won't go!"
Even if nothing was happening, staying by Natalie's side was the most important task!
After all, Natalie couldn't see anything now, and she needed people around her. So, even if Lydia wanted to have fun, she had to wait until Natalie's eyes recovered.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 658-Lydia gave Natalie a massage with essential oils. Natalie had to admit that the oils here were truly excellent. All her weariness of the journey disappeared once it was used on her.
Natalie fell asleep while Lydia was giving her a massage.
Just as Lydia was thinking about how to turn Natalie over, the wooden door of the room creaked open.
Lydia looked towards the door and saw Cedric wearing a casual gray lounge outfit!
Cedric gestured for silence, but Lydia's heart tightened. Just as she was about to say something, Irwin appeared at the door and gestured at her.
Lydia was reluctant, but she respectfully left.
In the room, only Natalie and Cedric remained.
Natalie lay peacefully on the bed, her hair falling softly over her shoulders. With her eyes closed and her curled eyelashes, she looked so beautiful, like an angel!
During this time, Irwin had been very attentive to her. Although she had been taking traditional medicine all along, her dainty face had regained some meat.
Girls were afraid of getting fat. But because she was petite, she wouldn't look good if she were too thin. novelbin Cedric gently traced her face. At that moment, his eyes were full of indulgence, tenderness, and an unprecedented bitterness.
"Mmm…" Natalie shifted, seeming uncomfortable sleeping like that. Cedric gently adjusted her.
But because she was too exhausted, Natalie didn't even have the strength to open her eyes. Feeling comfortable after being properly placed, she fell into a deep sleep again.
He watched her sleep peacefully, and the indulgence in the man's eyes grew even stronger.
He placed a light kiss on her forehead.
At this moment, it seemed like this warmth was thoroughly engraved into his heart. It was as if he wanted to carve her face forever in his memory.
"No… no…"
It was unclear what she was dreaming about, but she kept murmuring the same thing in her sleep. In this world, there were too many things she didn't want.
Cedric sat by the bedside the entire night!
He etched every one of Natalie's movements into his memory.
He… wanted to be by her side!
However, he didn't know when they had lost their way forward. It seemed like he had severed all the paths with his own hands!
Being well and safe on their own seemed like… their only path.
But in reality, even that path wasn't available to them.
How much resentment was there in Natalie's heart?
He… knew!
"In the future, I won't be in your life," Cedric said hoarsely when the sky outside gradually brightened.
She no longer liked him.
She would never like him again!
So, if he didn't exist in her life, perhaps that would be the best path for her.
That would be the best redemption.
Would she be a bit more relieved without him?
However…!
When he thought about how Natalie would never exist in his life again, Cedric felt an excruciating pain.
It was as if someone had torn his heart apart.
Finally, when Natalie turned over, Cedric got up and left.
Irwin was waiting for him outside, still in the same attire as last night.
He sat on the wicker chair on the wooden platform. The ashtray on the wicker table was full of cigarette butts.
It was evident that he had sat here all night.
Cedric was silent as he approached Irwin and sat down in the chair opposite him.
"Cigarette."
The next moment, Irwin threw the cigarette he had just taken out at Cedric, who caught it accurately!
Then Irwin threw the lighter, and the sound of the lighter clicking filled the air.
Cedric lit a cigarette and took two deep drags. It was as if he couldn't suppress the heaviness in his chest.
He said, "You should smoke less from now on. Your liver hasn't been too good for over a decade."
Irwin was silent.
Over a decade!
Yes, it had been over a decade since that incident!
And Cedric and Natalie's relationship had lasted ten years.
Irwin took a deep breath. "She was only sixteen when she met you, right?" Cedric was silent.
Sixteen years old!?
That was right.
That year, Natalie was only sixteen!
Cedric had never seen such a weary look in a sixteen-year-old girl.
She bore a close resemblance to Blair, yet… they were entirely different kinds of people.
One had been seemingly raised like a princess! Like an angel in the sky, she enjoyed unparalleled glory, making it unbearable for anyone to witness her fall.
Meanwhile, Natalie gave off the feeling as if she had endured hardships in purgatory.
Yes!
Wasn't Natalie the one who endured hardships?
At such a young age, she had lost her parents. She was left alone and had no one else in her life.
At a young age, she had bid farewell to all her loved ones.
After a short pause, Irwin continued, "It seems like she started having good days after meeting you!"
In the past, Irwin hadn't thought much of Natalie. But he knew her inside out. Isabella had always been hysterical, saying that Natalie inherited all her father's property because her mother left everything to her. Isabella said that even her portion had been given to Natalie.
However, in reality…
Did Natalie really spend all that money herself?
She had never seen such a naive woman. Clearly, she had nothing. Even in the world, she was alone.
Yet, she would regularly donate a portion of her living expenses to charity every month! The remaining part, although carefully budgeted, was barely enough for her expenses.
If the school needed additional fees sometimes, she would have only bread for her meals for almost half a month to make up for it.
Thinking about all these things, bitterness filled Cedric's eyes. "Where did she have good days following me?"
These words, spoken at this moment, were filled with such pain!
Once…!
After Natalie married him, he also once believed that it was the best outcome for her, even until the end!
Even when she couldn't see, Cedric was convinced that he was giving Natalie the best days of her life.
Little did he know…!
He overlooked a serious issue, which was…
What did Natalie want? Were the expectations of the Johnson family really what she desired? Their constant exclusion, was that really what she… wanted?
No, it wasn't!
It was only recently that Cedric thoroughly understood that Natalie had never been truly comfortable by his side.
"The best days she had with me were probably those seven years," he said.
Even though afterward, their relationship became unbearable…
But it must be said that during those seven years of their romance, Cedric did protect Natalie very well.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 659-The past… really hurt.
It hurt… and it was suffocatingly!
That was why many people were unwilling to face it, whether it was beautiful or not. Because alongside the beauty, there was also the ugliness.
The past between Cedric and Natalie was too heavy for them. It was the kind of heaviness… that suffocated a person.
"In fact, I could…"
"Irv!"
Irwin fell silent.
The word shattered all his resentment completely at this moment!
How long had it been? How long had it been since they had addressed each other like this?
What kind of presence were they in Wexford once?
If they hadn't broken apart because of Blair, would Wexford be in its current state?
No one could disrupt their alliance! No one could gain any despicable benefits from it.
However, now…!
"Take care of her."
After a long while, Cedric fiercely finished his cigarette and pressed the butt into the ashtray.
Cedric knew very well what Irwin's intentions towards Natalie were. Because he knew it so well, he could entrust Natalie to him with peace of mind.
And between him and Natalie…!
Humans… couldn't be too clear-headed. If they were, they wouldn't even resort to shameless means.
Cedric could clearly see Natalie's disdain for him. Once he did, he even lost the courage to persist. If her sight was restored, he would clearly see her repulsion and disgust in her eyes!
Those were the evidence of his wrongdoings in her world, which could never be erased, and he… didn't have the courage to face them. Because her repulsion represented the suffering she had endured by his side.
How could he bear to let her be unhappy again and again?
"Also, you must respect her!" When he said this, Cedric looked at Irwin.
But more than that, he hoped Irwin could carve a place for himself in Natalie's heart for the rest of his life because of Natalie's current environment.
Cedric couldn't trust anyone to treat her sincerely!
Whether it was the Jarvis family or their daughter… Anyone approaching them now must be because they wanted the Jarvis family's power!
Irwin frowned.
Respect?
Now, he also knew what it meant to respect someone!
"Have you ever respected her?"
Cedric was silent, and he chuckled bitterly when Irwin asked this question.
Did he respect Natalie back then?
He did…!
However, that respect meant nothing between them.
Ultimately, he stood up and turned around without answering Irwin's question! At that moment, Irwin could practically feel the pain radiating from Cedric.
Irwin fell silent as he watched Cedric leave. At that moment, his heart felt heavy and tight.
How many times just now had Irwin wanted to mention Blair?
But as Dylan said earlier, Cedric probably knew.
Cedric should have known early on.
It was because he knew that he had invested so heavily in Natalie, even risking losing his sight because he loved her.
Natalie held the most important place in his heart. But after they had weathered countless storms, it was all still so helpless…! - An hour later, Lydia came over, and Natalie woke up to the scent of banana trees and the chirping of birds.
Lydia said, "Miss, it's also beautiful here during the day. You can see the sunrise from our room."
Natalie asked, "Who was here last night?"
Unlike Lydia's cheerfulness, Natalie felt an unpleasant tension in the air and frowned.
Lydia stiffened. She had to admit that Natalie's sensitivity to scents was truly heartbreaking, especially considering she couldn't see anything now.
Yet, she was so sensitive to smells.
Stepping aside, Lydia carefully picked out clothes for Natalie. "Miss, did you sense it?" Indeed, she did!
Natalie furrowed her brow.
Lydia approached, unsure of what to say. "Um… Miss…"
Natalie said, "Help me change."
Fortunately, Natalie didn't say anything else, which relieved Lydia. But what was Natalie feeling right now?
Cedric had been here, and the room was filled with his fresh scent. Natalie was sensitive to smell, and it made her uncomfortable.
Why had he come?
At breakfast, Irwin carefully served Natalie food.
"The surgery is scheduled for tomorrow. Eat well today. You won't be able to eat anything tomorrow before the surgery. And afterward, you might not have much appetite due to the discomfort."
Natalie ate quietly. Her face was calm, and she revealed no emotions.
Irwin glanced at Natalie, hesitating to speak.
Breakfast passed in a subdued atmosphere between the two.
"The sunlight here is lovely. Let's soak up some sun," Irwin suggested, leading her to the outdoor terrace where the warm sunlight bathed Natalie.
It felt very comforting.
Natalie also liked this feeling.
"Nat."
"Hmm?" novelbin Irwin paused, then asked Natalie, "Can we talk?"
Natalie replied, "There's nothing between us to talk about."
As usual!
Whenever Irwin seemed like he was about to say a lot, Natalie always showed impatience. Over time, Irwin stopped trying to say so much.
He stopped saying the things he wanted to say because of her interruptions.
But the surgery was tomorrow.
At this moment, Irwin couldn't suppress the words weighing on his heart any longer.
"Are things between you and him like this now? Is there really no chance left?"
Natalie fell silent. Her hands clenched into fists subconsciously, and her expression darkened.
When he saw her reaction, Irwin's heart sank. It was obvious what she thought about the matter.
"He came last night!" Natalie said.
"Yes."
"Irwin, do you think forgiveness is possible?" Her words were sharp and direct.
Irwin's already tense heart felt suffocated upon hearing Natalie's question.
Was forgiveness possible?
Clearly not!
Their actions were unforgivable.
"If you want to blame someone, blame me. It was me…!" Irwin began.
"Do you think you could change some things so easily with your schemes?" Natalie interrupted.
Could they?
Clearly, they couldn't!
Before Irwin could respond, Natalie continued, "If they can be changed, it means I misunderstood from the beginning."
Misunderstood what?
Had she misunderstood Cedric's feelings for her? If so, what were those seven years they had spent together?
"It's ironic when I think about it now," Natalie added sarcastically.
Indeed, it was ironic!
Seven whole years!
She never realized that the love she thought Cedric had for her was actually meant for another woman through her!
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 660-Irwin's already suffocating heart felt even more stifled upon hearing Natalie's words.
Regardless of the role he played in Cedric and Natalie's lives in the past, he couldn't help but offer an explanation for Cedric.
"Nat, the thing is…!" Irwin began.
"When I found out that both of you approached me because of Blair, do you know what was going through my mind?" Natalie interrupted.
"Nat!"
"Nothing! My mind was blank!"
Indeed!
At that moment, Natalie's mind went blank, overwhelmed by tumultuous emotions that left her unable to react. She couldn't bring herself to believe that everything was real!
How could it be real?
How could things turn out that way?
She couldn't believe it! She couldn't believe that things could be like that.
"For seven years, do you know how he treated me during those seven years?"
At this moment, instead of speaking of hatred, she spoke of love.
But was there love between them?
Now, looking back, even saying 'yes' felt ironic!
Natalie scoffed, "I thought he loved me very much! So when Isabella appeared, when Isabella touched our relationship, I found it incredible."
Seven years!
How much did Cedric love her during those seven years?
Ever since he appeared in her world, it was as if he instantly reached out and pulled her out of the quagmire. He was like a godly figure in her world, but who could have known that this existence was so terrifying?
"Nat," taking a deep breath, Irwin moved his lips, wanting to say something, but he couldn't.
Before he could speak, Natalie continued, "He waited for me to eat together every day. He personally escorted me to the dormitory door every day."
"On holidays, he wouldn't go home! He stayed by my side, making me, who already had no family, completely devoid of loneliness."
At that time, she had nothing!
But Cedric, with a strong presence, became like family to her.
Irwin felt suffocated!
He never imagined that Cedric was such a presence in Natalie's world.
Considering all of this…!
"He took me traveling, wherever I wanted to go, he took me there. Whatever food I wanted to eat, as long as I mentioned it, he would find a way to get it for me."
This was what it meant to be attentive! That was the Cedric of those days.
From these words, Irwin could hear how sweet those seven years were between them.
Cedric truly cherished her.
Perhaps that's why, during the three years of marriage, no matter what grievances she faced, no matter how the Jiang family treated her, she never thought of leaving Cedric. She silently endured everything for him.
Even when rumors about Isabella and Cedric surfaced, she didn't cry or make a scene because she always believed in him!
But in the end…!
When Isabella was attacked, and Cedric wanted to save Isabella with her own eyes, that was when she finally erupted.
Not all love can withstand limitless harm.
"I never believed he would hurt me for another woman! It was only at Wexford that I realized I wasn't the one in his heart."
"Nat."
"You're the same, aren't you?" Irwin's words were cut off again by Natalie's direct interruption.
"…,"
The same? Him?
"Time and time again, rescuing me from difficulties, it's not just about plotting against him, but because of… Blair!"
The last two words, Natalie's tone turned cold.
"…,"
His heart instantly suffocated!
Wasn't it?
No, it wasn't because of that! novelbin But in Natalie's analysis, he couldn't say anything. In her mind, all analyses were definitive.
Yes!
Natalie now believed that whether it was him or Cedric, their closeness to her was all because of Blair.
Even all the care shown to her was directed through her towards Blair.
"Irwin, remember, I am Natalie!"
"…,"
"Your kindness towards me won't be transferred to Blair!" Natalie's words were icy, each one colder than the last.
"I know, I know!" Irwin's tone was bitter, tinged with a slight tremor.
He actually knew!
When did he know, and when did he come to terms with this reality, Irwin couldn't remember.
But he knew long ago that Natalie was not Blair. Yet even so, he sacrificed everything for her time and time again.
"You knowing is good. I was afraid you wouldn't know!" Natalie's tone was biting.
"…,"
Even if he knew, Natalie couldn't forgive him now. This was Natalie now, yes, this was Natalie now.
"Still want to talk?" Natalie looked at him, her lips curling with a sarcastic smile.
Earlier, Irwin said they should talk!
Should they still talk?
"No!"
What's the point of talking now?
There was nothing left to discuss.
His heart was filled with a fine, dense ache.
Natalie smiled!
The sarcasm in her smile was thicker than ever.
Irwin remained silent.
Seeing Natalie's smile, stuck in his throat, neither coming up nor going down.
Before they could say anything, a figure appeared on the path, it was Clyde!
How… was he here?!
Seeing Clyde, Irwin furrowed his brows.
But the man was already on the wooden platform.
Natalie heard the footsteps, her brows furrowing, then relaxing the next moment. Irwin looked at her change.
The ache in his heart grew stronger.
Perhaps that was why Cedric didn't wait! Because she was becoming more and more familiar with the darkness!! And her growing perception only made it more suffocating for them.
The men locked eyes and nodded at each other.
Irwin glanced at Natalie. "Clyde's here.
"I know."
Those three words hammered Irwin's heart mercilessly.
She knew!
The familiarity was so bitterly ironic.
In the end, Irwin left.
Clyde approached Natalie, looking at the woman in the wheelchair, her eyes hollow, devoid of expression.
But he couldn't help reaching out and waving his hand in front of her eyes.
"No need to wave, I really can't see!" Natalie said.
"You…!"
"Why did you come?" Natalie asked.
"I wanted to come earlier. When you were in Yuloria, I had planned to come," Clyde replied.
But Father didn't allow it!
Obviously, it was also giving Natalie and Cedric a chance. But they never expected this would be the outcome.
"You'll see soon," Clyde said, looking at Natalie.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 651-How had she spent the three months?
Whether it was him or Cedric, they both saw her trembling from the bitterness of this small bowl of medicine.
She endured for three months…!
Every meal was like this.
"These are the last few days!" Irwin's words were tight, each word spoken with tension.
Yes, the last three days.
No matter how bitter the medicine was, only three days were left.
"Do you know what kind of pain I'll endure next?" Natalie looked in his direction.
She couldn't see.
However, those empty pupils made Irwin feel what agony truly was.
What comes next…?
"Do you know what surgery means to a person?"
What did it mean?
Too much!
The pain Natalie endured between him and Cedric was simply too much.
But no matter what kind of pain, she had to regain her sight!
No matter how much hatred she held, she had to wait until her eyes could see again before saying anything.
Irwin never knew that an apology or money couldn't solve the problem when someone made a mistake.
He never knew that a mistake could bring so much pain to the other person.
Now, he was experiencing it.
After a long time, Irwin finally said, "No matter what kind of bitterness, I'll endure it with you!"
Natalie fell silent.
Without waiting for her response, a force pushed against her in the next moment. Soft lips pressed against hers, and the bitter medicine flowed into her mouth!
It continued like this, one mouthful after another.
Irwin was holding her tightly, and she could clearly feel him trembling.
And Irwin also felt it. As she tasted the bitterness, her entire body trembled lightly.
Initially, the bitterness he felt from the medicine!
It seemed to be nothing compared to the pain she brought him.
The bowl of medicine… was quickly finished. novelbin Irwin clearly felt what kind of bitterness a bowl of medicine could bring to a person.
That was far beyond what one could taste with just one sip.
A whole bowl of medicine allowed one to know what the bitterest taste in the world truly was.
He held Natalie gently in his arms, gently pressing his nose against hers. Their breaths intertwined as they silently sat there.
At this moment, so many words were stuck in Irwin's throat. He couldn't say anything, no matter how much he wished to.
The only thing he could think about was the bitterness that even caused his soul to tremble.
"Nat…" Irwin softly called her name.
Natalie wanted to struggle, but she hadn't even recovered from that bitterness in her mouth. Her body seemed to have lost all its strength, allowing Irwin to hold her.
After a long time, she finally managed to speak. "Get lost!"
She spat out the words coldly, as if she had used all her strength.
But Irwin's grip on her tightened even more.
Although he realized beforehand that the one who would ultimately pay the price in this relationship was Natalie, he didn't know…!
She was in such pain.
These three months…!
It seemed that he and Cedric had accompanied her for her treatment and assumed it was just a bowl of medicine…
But was it really just a bowl of medicine?
What kind of pain was she really enduring?
Irwin completely understood and truly experienced it now.
"We won't take it anymore…!"
Finally, Irwin compromised.
Three days!
He was initially stubborn and thought that the last three days might have held hope! However, three months had passed, and there was still no sign of hope.
Perhaps… there really wasn't any hope to cure Natalie's eyes with this medicine.
After feeling Natalie's cold tremors, so much of Irwin's obsession dissipated completely.
"You're right. If this medicine doesn't work, you'll have suffered for these three days for nothing!"
And he had no right.
After all, if the medicine had no effect on her, then she would still endure the pain of surgery next.
He and Cedric were destined to pay the price for what they had done. But Cedric…!
Thinking of Cedric, Irwin's heart tightened continuously.
When Natalie heard Irwin say they wouldn't take the medicine anymore, her whole body… seemed to relax.
At this moment, Irwin also fully realized the pain that the medicine had brought to Natalie.
That night, Natalie fell asleep early.
Although Irwin said she wouldn't need to take the medicine anymore, he didn't specify when he would return to Simeria.
Lydia added another blanket on top of Natalie. "Miss, this might make you feel a bit warmer."
"Okay."
Actually, Natalie didn't feel anything.
It was still very cold!
The cold of Yuloria was truly bone-chilling. It was probably difficult for someone who had never lived here to endure such cold.
"I hope we can go back soon. It's really cold here," Lydia said.
It was even colder than Mount Elven. Although it looked like an icy wasteland there, at least it wouldn't be as cold as this when the wind wasn't blowing.
However, here… Even when the sun was out, there was a chilly feeling. If it rained, it would be bone- chillingly cold straight away!
"Lydia."
"Yes, Miss?"
"Never mind, you should go and rest. I feel like sleeping!" Natalie wanted to say something, but she swallowed it all back after a few moments of thinking.
Lydia watched Natalie close her empty eyes, her eyes filled with pity.
"Then, Miss, you should rest early," Lydia said before leaving.
Natalie could hear the fading footsteps as the door closed behind Lydia. When she opened her eyes, the emptiness in them deepened with endless bitterness.
Natalie waved her hand in front of her eyes, and her expression fell even more! - Meanwhile, Irwin sat in the study.
In the dim light, the melancholy contours of the man were even more pronounced. Dylan had come just after Irwin mentioned preparing to return to Simeria.
"Is there really no hope?"
When he spoke, Dylan's tone tensed even more!
Dylan had conducted the investigation himself and had been by Irwin's side for so many years.
Naturally, he knew what that matter meant to Irwin and understood the extent of its impact on him and Cedric.
He was also the one who had overturned Natalie and Cedric's relationship!
However, who would have thought that Blair would turn out to be such an unbearable existence?
"You should leave for now."
Irwin didn't directly answer Dylan's question. The man's bright eyes flickered with complex emotions in the dim space.
Dylan wanted to say more, but seeing the cold aura emanating from Irwin's profile, he swallowed back the words he was about to say.
He nodded and left.
When Irwin was alone in the study, the sound of a lighter echoed across the room. As the flame rose, it brought a strong smell of gasoline.
The moment the cigarette ignited, it mingled with the smell of tobacco. It was a scent unique to men.
Yet, the lingering scent in the study was not unpleasant. Instead, it was quite refreshing.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 652-How had she spent the three months?
Whether it was him or Cedric, they both saw her trembling from the bitterness of this small bowl of medicine.
She endured for three months…!
Every meal was like this.
"These are the last few days!" Irwin's words were tight, each word spoken with tension.
Yes, the last three days.
No matter how bitter the medicine was, only three days were left.
"Do you know what kind of pain I'll endure next?" Natalie looked in his direction.
She couldn't see.
However, those empty pupils made Irwin feel what agony truly was.
What comes next…?
"Do you know what surgery means to a person?"
What did it mean?
Too much!
The pain Natalie endured between him and Cedric was simply too much.
But no matter what kind of pain, she had to regain her sight!
No matter how much hatred she held, she had to wait until her eyes could see again before saying anything.
Irwin never knew that an apology or money couldn't solve the problem when someone made a mistake.
He never knew that a mistake could bring so much pain to the other person.
Now, he was experiencing it.
After a long time, Irwin finally said, "No matter what kind of bitterness, I'll endure it with you!"
Natalie fell silent.
Without waiting for her response, a force pushed against her in the next moment. Soft lips pressed against hers, and the bitter medicine flowed into her mouth!
It continued like this, one mouthful after another.
Irwin was holding her tightly, and she could clearly feel him trembling.
And Irwin also felt it. As she tasted the bitterness, her entire body trembled lightly.
Initially, the bitterness he felt from the medicine!
It seemed to be nothing compared to the pain she brought him.
The bowl of medicine… was quickly finished. novelbin Irwin clearly felt what kind of bitterness a bowl of medicine could bring to a person.
That was far beyond what one could taste with just one sip.
A whole bowl of medicine allowed one to know what the bitterest taste in the world truly was.
He held Natalie gently in his arms, gently pressing his nose against hers. Their breaths intertwined as they silently sat there.
At this moment, so many words were stuck in Irwin's throat. He couldn't say anything, no matter how much he wished to.
The only thing he could think about was the bitterness that even caused his soul to tremble.
"Nat…" Irwin softly called her name.
Natalie wanted to struggle, but she hadn't even recovered from that bitterness in her mouth. Her body seemed to have lost all its strength, allowing Irwin to hold her.
After a long time, she finally managed to speak. "Get lost!"
She spat out the words coldly, as if she had used all her strength.
But Irwin's grip on her tightened even more.
Although he realized beforehand that the one who would ultimately pay the price in this relationship was Natalie, he didn't know…!
She was in such pain.
These three months…!
It seemed that he and Cedric had accompanied her for her treatment and assumed it was just a bowl of medicine…
But was it really just a bowl of medicine?
What kind of pain was she really enduring?
Irwin completely understood and truly experienced it now.
"We won't take it anymore…!"
Finally, Irwin compromised.
Three days!
He was initially stubborn and thought that the last three days might have held hope! However, three months had passed, and there was still no sign of hope.
Perhaps… there really wasn't any hope to cure Natalie's eyes with this medicine.
After feeling Natalie's cold tremors, so much of Irwin's obsession dissipated completely.
"You're right. If this medicine doesn't work, you'll have suffered for these three days for nothing!"
And he had no right.
After all, if the medicine had no effect on her, then she would still endure the pain of surgery next.
He and Cedric were destined to pay the price for what they had done. But Cedric…!
Thinking of Cedric, Irwin's heart tightened continuously.
When Natalie heard Irwin say they wouldn't take the medicine anymore, her whole body… seemed to relax.
At this moment, Irwin also fully realized the pain that the medicine had brought to Natalie.
That night, Natalie fell asleep early.
Although Irwin said she wouldn't need to take the medicine anymore, he didn't specify when he would return to Simeria.
Lydia added another blanket on top of Natalie. "Miss, this might make you feel a bit warmer."
"Okay."
Actually, Natalie didn't feel anything.
It was still very cold!
The cold of Yuloria was truly bone-chilling. It was probably difficult for someone who had never lived here to endure such cold.
"I hope we can go back soon. It's really cold here," Lydia said.
It was even colder than Mount Elven. Although it looked like an icy wasteland there, at least it wouldn't be as cold as this when the wind wasn't blowing.
However, here… Even when the sun was out, there was a chilly feeling. If it rained, it would be bone- chillingly cold straight away!
"Lydia."
"Yes, Miss?"
"Never mind, you should go and rest. I feel like sleeping!" Natalie wanted to say something, but she swallowed it all back after a few moments of thinking.
Lydia watched Natalie close her empty eyes, her eyes filled with pity.
"Then, Miss, you should rest early," Lydia said before leaving.
Natalie could hear the fading footsteps as the door closed behind Lydia. When she opened her eyes, the emptiness in them deepened with endless bitterness.
Natalie waved her hand in front of her eyes, and her expression fell even more! - Meanwhile, Irwin sat in the study.
In the dim light, the melancholy contours of the man were even more pronounced. Dylan had come just after Irwin mentioned preparing to return to Simeria.
"Is there really no hope?"
When he spoke, Dylan's tone tensed even more!
Dylan had conducted the investigation himself and had been by Irwin's side for so many years.
Naturally, he knew what that matter meant to Irwin and understood the extent of its impact on him and Cedric.
He was also the one who had overturned Natalie and Cedric's relationship!
However, who would have thought that Blair would turn out to be such an unbearable existence?
"You should leave for now."
Irwin didn't directly answer Dylan's question. The man's bright eyes flickered with complex emotions in the dim space.
Dylan wanted to say more, but seeing the cold aura emanating from Irwin's profile, he swallowed back the words he was about to say.
He nodded and left.
When Irwin was alone in the study, the sound of a lighter echoed across the room. As the flame rose, it brought a strong smell of gasoline.
The moment the cigarette ignited, it mingled with the smell of tobacco. It was a scent unique to men.
Yet, the lingering scent in the study was not unpleasant. Instead, it was quite refreshing.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 653-Irwin smoked several cigarettes under the dim light, seemingly easing the heaviness in his chest.
Then, he pulled out his phone to call Cedric.
Soon, Cedric answered. "Hello."
"It's time," Irwin said.
"When are you coming back?" Cedric asked.
At this moment, both of their tones were eerily calm.
It was truly ironic!
Over the years, there had always been tension between Irwin and Cedric! There was never peace between them.
Everything stemmed from Blair, and now it was alleviated because of Natalie!
However, this peace only made their hearts tighten.
"You… should come and pick her up," Irwin said.
As he uttered these words, the air instantly quieted. Their breaths over the phone grew heavier!
He asked Cedric to pick up Natalie?!
What was his intention?
"For the surgery… I'll do it!" Irwin declared.
Cedric remained silent.
The atmosphere became tense!
As Irwin said those words, it seemed like he had used up all his strength. Without waiting for Cedric's response, he abruptly ended the call.
In the dimness, a cold and desolate aura surrounded Irwin.
He was wrong… he was truly wrong!
In the end, the only thing he got right was his understanding of Wexford. Wexford was like quicksand, but in the end, it engulfed him and Cedric.
Then, Irwin dragged Natalie into it!
If he owed anyone…!
Between him and Cedric, Irwin was the one who owed Natalie more.
Natalie and Cedric might have been fine if it weren't for these conspiracies and schemes!
They could have been happy.
But in the end, things had turned out this way because of Irwin.
No one slept well that night.
The following day at breakfast, the bitter medicine that made Natalie tremble was nowhere to be seen.
"I'll feed you."
"No need!"
"Nat, could you not be so cruel to me?"
Natalie fell silent.
At this moment, Irwin's emotions were clearly off.
Natalie couldn't pinpoint what exactly was wrong.
During this time, she had only just become familiar with the darkness when Irwin arrived here!
At that time, Irwin had offered to help her, but he didn't press the matter further after her refusal.
Perhaps he saw that even though she had lost her sight, she still had her own resilience.
But what was happening now?
"Be good and open your mouth. okay?"
Irwin scooped up a spoonful of soup and offered it to her. His tone was filled with patience and indulgence.
"You…"
Natalie's words caught in her throat. Clearly, she had no obligation to care about him.
"Nat, what do you think about him?"
He was clearly referring to Cedric!
Natalie's already strained expression grew colder at the mention of Cedric. She replied icily, "There's nothing to say between him and me."
Indeed, there was nothing to say between her and Cedric.
Irwin's chest tightened even more.
Nothing to say?
Irwin probably knew some of what Cedric had done to Natalie.
He… shouldn't have laid a hand on Luna!
No matter how important Isabella's daughter was to Cedric, he shouldn't have touched Natalie's daughter.
Even if he didn't know the child was his at the time, she was still Natalie's daughter.
How could he?
"You and him are the last people I want to see in my life!" Natalie's voice was cold as ice, cutting off any response from Irwin.
Irwin's already constricted chest grew even tighter upon hearing Natalie's words. His heart clenched painfully.
The most terrifying thing about people was their emotions!
Blair's actions had made him angry back then.
Now, Natalie left him feeling helpless.
"You should actually hate me," Irwin said, his words somewhat intrusive.
Natalie fell silent.
She should hate Irwin?
Hah!
At least he knew he was detestable.
In fact, he was as detestable as Cedric.
"Remember when you took me to Mount Elven? Do you remember what you said?" Natalie asked.
"Nat."
"Now you want to be a good person and take all the blame upon yourself." novelbin The irony in her words was not lost on Irwin, and it only made his chest ache even more.
Natalie continued, "You told me then that you only brought Isabella to him. In the end, who was more significant to him was simply his own judgment."
Irwin fell silent.
His heart already ached, and after hearing Natalie say these words, the pain spread a little more.
Yes! He was only responsible for bringing Isabella to him. But why Cedric ended up prioritizing Isabella and even Isabella's daughter over Natalie… was something Irwin had never considered.
Whether it was him or Natalie, all they saw was Isabella occupying a more important place in Cedric's heart.
"Irwin."
"Yeah?"
"If you were a father, who would be more important to you than your child?"
Irwin fell silent.
Who could be more important than one's own child?
There was only one answer in his heart—no one could be more important than their child.
But he couldn't say this to Natalie now, especially since she was already upset.
So, he wanted her to…!
"Nat, give yourself a chance. Consider letting go as also forgiving yourself, okay?"
"Kayla is still with him, right? Isn't it ridiculous that you're talking about this with me right now?" Irwin fell silent.
His heart was torn apart by her words!
People said that women in love were foolish, and emotions consumed their thoughts.
But Natalie seemed so clear-headed now.
Did that mean she had no emotions?
Yes! She didn't feel anything.
The realization that Natalie felt nothing for Cedric made Irwin feel suffocated.
He had succeeded. He had successfully created a rift between them.
Yet, he couldn't feel happy even when faced with this success.
"Nat!"
How could she? How could she feel nothing at all?
It was no wonder that during this time, all he felt from Natalie was coldness and a complete lack of warmth.
Even those around her felt it.
"Irwin, the idea of letting go and forgiving myself is so laughable!" Her words were filled with bitterness, laced with simmering resentment.
Did they ever think of letting her go?
Amidst all that had happened, they expected her to forgive herself?!
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 654-If it weren't for Blair… everything that happened in the past would have been emotional pain she should have borne alone.
But with Blair in the picture, it changed everything.
Because of Blair, she got entangled in Irwin and Cedric's mess.
How could she forgive that?
"You've ruined my life completely! And now you want me to forgive myself and let go of everything?"
Irwin fell silent.
"Hah… forgive myself?!"
They were ruthless to her!
And in the end, they even expected her to forgive herself?!
How ridiculous their thoughts were!
It was not just ridiculous.
It was downright hateful!
Irwin was silent, and his already pale face turned even paler now.
They couldn't let it go.
Neither Natalie nor Cedric could let it go now.
It was agonizing.
Irwin hadn't mentioned going back to Simeria, obviously waiting for Cedric to come and pick up Natalie.
However, two days passed, and Cedric didn't show up.
Finally, a message arrived.
[Take her to the hospital we agreed on!] The hospital they agreed on! It was the one he and Cedric had agreed upon in the study before.
Did Cedric… decide to stick by his decision after all?
Irwin's hand shook as he held his phone.
When Dylan came in, he saw Irwin dressed in a black coat with a gray scarf. He looked elegant yet emitted a sense of desolation.It was evident that everything that happened during this time had caused a drastic change in Irwin's heart.
"Sir."
Irwin snapped out of his thoughts and looked at Dylan. At that moment, his eyes were filled with turmoil. He wanted to say something, but he couldn't find the words.
Cedric, he…!
Perhaps he had also sensed it, right?
Everything that happened between him and Natalie had gone too far to turn back now.
So, he was giving her everything.
Finally, Irwin said, "Dylan."
"Yes, sir."
"Prepare to go to Yonwood City!"
Dylan fell silent.
Yonwood City!
In the end, it had come to this?
For three whole months, Natalie's treatment with Edward's medicine had no effect.
So, was it necessary to resort to surgery now?
"Yes, sir." Dylan nodded without saying anything else.
He knew that ever since Irwin learned about Blair and his grandfather, he had been tormented. But regardless of the torment, they had reached this point and had to face it.
They were finally leaving.
"What's the name of this courtyard?"
As Irwin pushed her into the yard, Natalie suddenly asked the question.
Obviously, she had no idea where in Yuloria she was living during her time here!
Irwin smiled bitterly and said, "Forget about this place."
This place was too bitter!
If not for the scent of bamboo wafting from the yard, the smell of the bitter medicine would have filled the place. Drinking medicine every day was bitter enough, but being surrounded by its smell all the time was another challenge.
Irwin had to admit that Cedric chose this place with care!
It was just a pity that Natalie couldn't see anything. If she could, she would surely fall in love with it.
Natalie didn't say anything more as Irwin pushed her out. Lydia and Xyla followed behind.
When they came, they didn't bring much, and everything was purchased after they arrived. Now, there was obviously no need to take anything away.
As Irwin said, everything here… was too bitter.
As they walked along the pavement, a cold wind swept in, causing Natalie to shiver. Yuloria was indeed cold enough to make one tremble.
Though her reaction was barely visible, Irwin clearly felt it.
When did he start to feel Natalie's subtle reactions so clearly? Did this happen when one cared so much about another person?
Irwin hadn't expected that he would fall for someone one day.
This feeling was really uncomfortable!
It was even more uncomfortable than when he was with Blair. Anger and helplessness were completely different concepts.
Undoubtedly, he felt more helpless with Natalie.
He took off the gray scarf and wrapped it around Natalie's neck. The color complemented her greencolored attire and looked gentle.
The warmth from the man's body wrapped around Natalie, instantly dispelling the chill.
Irwin's tone was gentle as he asked, "Are you still cold?"
Natalie replied coldly, "You don't need to do this."
Irwin remained silent. Her tone used to hurt him, but now he seemed to be used to it. This was what he and Cedric owed her, so whatever attitude she had towards them now was justified.
"It seems you're not cold anymore," Irwin's tone was somewhat bitter.
Natalie remained silent. The road was not smooth, so she could feel the unevenness of the stones as Irwin pushed her wheelchair. Fortunately, these were crafted stones, so it didn't bother her much.
The road was made with bluetones, and they emitted a unique fragrance.
"People who live here year-round must feel very happy," Natalie suddenly said.
"Why do you say that?" Irwin asked.
"This is the city center, right? Yet it's filled with the scent of nature everywhere."
That was the rarest thing there was.
Irwin fell silent, his eyes revealing a hint of bitterness. Apparently, her perception of scents had become so sensitive that it surpassed what any sighted person could experience.
In the darkness, she possessed her unique perception of the world.
"Nat, don't try so hard to perceive things, okay?" Irwin said with a bitter tone.
The more she revealed this side of herself, the more unpleasant it felt in his heart.
It's all because of the darkness! Because she had been in the dark for so long, she made an effort to perceive everything within it.
"You will be able to see soon."
Irwin wasn't sure if he was saying this for Natalie's sake or to comfort himself. But whatever it was, he was feeling the most uncomfortable at the moment, especially with Natalie's silence, which intensified the tension in the darkness.
An hour later, they arrived at the airport. Natalie sensed that the further they got from that little courtyard, the tenser Irwin became.
They had a private plane. After completing the procedures, Irwin pushed her through the private channel onto the plane. Once aboard, the world quieted down.
"Have some water," Irwin said. novelbin He was considerate and offered her a cup with a straw. Because she couldn't see, a normal cup was almost useless to her.
In any case, since she fell into darkness, all dangerous things around her had been kept at a distance.
"Thank you," Natalie said calmly.
"No need for that," Irwin replied.
Regardless of how much effort he put into her, she deserved it all.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 655-As the plane soared into the sky, Natalie finally asked, "Are we going back to Simeria?"
However, Irwin smiled bitterly and replied, "Don't worry, I'm not selling you."
Natalie frowned. In an instant, she understood that this wasn't a flight back to Simeria. She became even more displeased.
"What are you doing?" she asked.
Irwin replied, "I'm taking you for surgery."
Natalie fell silent.
Surgery?
Since returning to Simeria, whether it was her skin or her eyes, she had always faced the topic of surgery.
But now, facing this moment, no one knew what she was feeling inside.
The air was quiet. She drank from the cup in her hand vigorously, then asked tensely, "Is it available?"
She was referring to corneal transplants!
Only those truly in darkness knew how bleak hope could be and how scarce normalcy was, even though it seemed like everyone on the streets was normal.
How many people in the world hoped?
Stephen repeatedly intervened… but she refused every time. She never wanted to be special because of her identity. She was just an ordinary person standing in the most ordinary position!
"Yeah," Irwin nodded.
At this moment, Natalie keenly felt the gravity in his tone. She took a deep breath and said, "I won't accept a living donor."
"You know that, right?"
"I do."
Irwin obviously knew that.
Regardless of how Natalie's identity changed, her stance never wavered, and her heart never changed…
Except for what she felt toward him and Cedric, nothing else about her had changed.
"Then…"
Natalie frowned, but she didn't finish her sentence. A long silence ensued between them. Natalie's eyes remained hollow, making it difficult for anyone to discern her emotions.
Irwin looked at her for a long time. He wanted to say something, but the words remained unspoken.
Finally, he sighed. Then, he picked up the glass of red wine in front of him and drank it in one gulp.
It was understandable that his mood was heavy right now.
Back in Simeria, three months had passed. Heather had wanted to go to Yuloria countless times. Yet, Natalie hadn't returned yet! She and Stephen knew what was probably going to happen next. "If Nat knew…" Heather's tone was uneasy. Stephen replied, "If Nat knew, she wouldn't agree!" Even though she resented Cedric, she would never accept such an arrangement from him. Heather sighed. "He deserves all of this." Stephen fell silent. He deserved it! Although that was what they said, Heather's tone was heavy. After all, this matter couldn't be hidden forever, and Natalie would find out sooner or later. "How's Luna?" Cedric only left today. He had dropped by Lotus Villa that day. However, Luna had been so resistant toward him. So, he had watched the child from afar and never got close to her. "She's fine as long as she doesn't see him!" Heather said. Stephen frowned. "Who can we blame?" Heather's tone was unpleasant when this topic was brought up. Indeed, who could they blame for the situation between Cedric and Luna reaching this point? It was all Cedric's own doing. Nobody expected things to come to this. Stephen looked at Heather and said, "Oh, you…!" novelbin He obviously didn't know what to say to Heather. She was sharp-tongued but soft-hearted, that was for sure. In fact, neither of them expected Cedric to make such a decision about Natalie's eyes. They thought the surgery would take some effort. However, Cedric unexpectedly stepped forward at this critical moment. When Clyde came back, he saw the heavy atmosphere between Stephen and Heather. The two exchanged glances, and Stephen said to Heather, "Cly and I will go to the study, alright?" "Alright," Heather nodded. However, her expression still bore the weight of the situation, indicating that she wasn't feeling good about it. It was mainly because no one expected things to turn out like this. After Stephen and Clyde went upstairs, Luna came in from outside. "Grandma," Luna ran into Heather's arms. Heather hugged the child and smiled indulgently. "Don't run around like this. It's not good for a girl to have scars from falling." Speaking of scars, Heather thought of Natalie's injuries. All of them were evidence of Cedric's past harm to her. When she recalled this, Heather felt slightly relieved about Cedric's decision regarding the corneal transplants. Yes! That was the debt he owed Natalie. No matter who was scheming in that scenario, emotions were always their own. In that situation, Natalie always believed in Cedric. It was just that he ultimately betrayed her trust. That was why they had reached this point now. "Grandma." "Yes?" "When will Mommy come back?" Luna asked and looked at Heather pitifully. Heather affectionately rubbed the child's head. "Do you miss her?" "Yeah, a lot." Unlike her feelings towards Cedric, Luna genuinely loved Natalie. It had been three months without seeing her, so one could imagine how much Luna missed her. Heather held the child and affectionately rubbed her head again. "If your mommy knew how much you miss her, she would be happy." "Then why doesn't Mommy come back even if she's happy?" "She'll come back soon. Really soon!" Heather's tone was bitter as she said this. Yes, Natalie would come back soon. Natalie was her daughter. So, Heather knew that during Natalie's time in Simeria, she was actually afraid. Natalie wasn't afraid of the darkness but rather the possibility of never seeing her child grow up, which was the cruelest thought for her. Natalie would be able to see…! However, the price of seeing comes with its own hardships… "Oh, Luna." Heather thought about the child's fate and felt even more bitter. A mother and a father…! Was it really destined that only one could exist in Luna's life? Wasn't that too cruel of fate? "What's wrong, Grandma?" Luna was very sensitive to emotions. Perhaps it was because of what had happened with Cedric last time. Whenever adults have such heavy emotions now, Luna can clearly feel it. Her sensitivity often left people feeling helpless and, more importantly… heartbroken!
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 656-Stephen sighed. "Have you gathered all the information?"
"Yes," replied Clyde.
"The Entes family…"
Each word seemed to he uttered through gritted teeth. The depths of the Entes family were notoriously murky, and now Stephen likely understood why Irwin insisted on marrying Natalie in Yuloria before bringing her hack to Simeria.
In truth, they were all well aware.
During this period of turmoil within the Entes family, the Jarvis family wouldn't have found peace if it weren't for Cedric and Irwin hy Natalie's side.
With things escalating within the Entes family, it had reached a point where the Stewart family was inevitahly involved. novelbin "Go to Yonwood City," Stephen instructed Clyde after a moment of thought.
"Yonwood?" Clyde furrowed his hrows.
"Give Nat a heads-up. Things are crucial for her right now."
Indeed, he was a man who understood that when a woman was consumed hy hatred, she was capahle of anything. And Natalie's feelings toward Irwin and Cedric were far heyond mere hatred.
In such times, she might resort to anything.
Blair was her hottom line. With Blair in the picture, this shattered Natalie's understanding of her feelings for Cedric.
In the midst of such a situation, every thought of her previous entanglement with Malcolm left Stephen endlessly worried.
"Alright, I got it." Clyde nodded.
Natalie was truly a headache at the moment.
The extent of her hatred towards Cedric was evident from the situation in Wexford.
"Regardless, we cannot let her get involved with the Entes family this time," Stephen said with deep conviction.
After all, he had suffered losses due to the Entes family in the past. Over the years, although he resided in Simeria, he kept himself detached from whatever happened within the Eintes family.
Even if he had a solid friendship with them, sometimes… family was more valuable than any friendship.
Once a person didn't have a family anymore, there was nothing else to consider.
Now, things were different.
With a family, there were more things to consider when doing anything.
"Alright, I understand," Clyde nodded, understanding Stephen's implication.
The current turmoil of the Eintes family was unsettling, and nobody could see clearly amidst the chaos.
The Stewart family was involved due to Irene, and no one was uncertain who would eventually lead the household amidst the upheaval.
So, in such a situation, it was best for anyone not to wade into that muddy water. - Clyde emerged from the study. When he walked downstairs, he caught sight of Heather telling Luna a story…!
Instantly, he understood why Stephen remained aloof from all situations and never got involved.
"Are you going out?" Heather asked Clyde, noticing that he was about to leave.
Clyde nodded. "Yeah."
"Drink less," Heather advised.
In her mind, men like him who went out at this time were bound to socialize. And where there was socializing, there was bound to be drinking.
At the sound of her advice, a flicker passed through Clyde's eyes.
Undoubtedly…!
Since he was a child, he had never known such warmth. There had only ever been endless struggles…!
Apart from struggling to survive, he had no other choice.
However, since returning to the Jarvis family, he…!
Winter in Simeria wasn't pleasant, and there was snowfall. When he entered the villa, it was just light snow, But now, there was a blanket of white outside.
Bang!
Suddenly, Bianca stepped out of the car, and their gazes collided as she closed the car door.
Bianca tensed up instantly.
Memories broke through when his eyes met Bianca's, but it was fleeting, disappearing just as quickly.
In the dim snowy landscape, that wordless sense of familiarity shook him to the core.
Clyde was silent.
This familiarity also made his gaze fix firmly on Bianca.
She felt somewhat uneasy under his scrutiny. She frowned and stepped forward. "Is Nat back?"
"Are you looking for her?"
Her voice was also familiar!
Their interactions had been minimal before, especially in such dim spaces where Bianca and Natalie had always been together. But there had been a few brief encounters.
Bianca shook her head. "I'm looking for Mr. Jarvis."
The solemn look on her face remained, especially the depth in her eyes. It allowed Clyde to see clearly what Bianca intended by seeking Stephen at this crucial moment.
She was Zane's wife now, and the Entes family was in a crucial period right now. So, her purpose was evident at a glance.
Clyde said, "You don't need to go in. He won't agree to what you want."
Bianca fell silent.
At his words, her complexion paled. Beneath that cold, hard exterior, nobody knew the turmoil hiding within her at this moment.
Clearly, if she truly had to enter this whirlpool right now, Stephen was her best choice.
"We'll only know once we meet," Bianca said as she was about to step forward.
But as she took a step forward, she felt Clyde grab her wrist.
Bianca furrowed her brows, looking at the man's stern profile. She had to admit that apart from height, Clyde bore an uncanny resemblance to Natalie. It was almost as if he were a male duplicate of her best friend!
At this moment, Bianca pondered.
Would that have changed anything for Natalie if Cedric and Irwin had met Clyde in Wexford? Or would the connection between Clyde and Natalie have been discovered much earlier?
"Mr. Jarvis Jr.!" Bianca said sternly.
Clyde fell silent.
Jarvis Jr.?
It was the first time someone had called him that in Simeria. Previously, he had been referred to as Master Yarborough or Mr. Yarborough. Such titles always made him feel like he wasn't truly part of the Jarvis family.
But now, Bianca's address of him stirred something deep within Clyde.
"He won't agree." Even now, Clyde's response remained firm.
"I must see Mr. Jarvis!" Bianca insisted.
"You're her friend, so I won't chase you out of this place. You should leave," Clyde said. He released her, but his tone carried a hint of danger.
Bianca fell silent.
He…!
Before Bianca could speak, Clyde said, "As the Entes family's seventh lady, you should understand what kind of entity they are. Do you really want to involve her family?"
Indeed, Bianca wasn't just seeking the help of any family.
The Jarvis family… was also Natalie's family.
"I have no choice!" Bianca said as she looked at Clyde.
Clyde's eyes darkened slightly.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 657- Unlike the chaos in Simeria, Yonwood City was peaceful. It was a bustling metropolis with its myriad lights shining brightly.
It was a beautiful sight.
As the plane touched down, Natalie asked, "Where are we?"
"We're in Yonwood City."
Natalie fell silent.
She had heard of Yonwood City before but had never considered visiting it due to its distance from Verde City. The climate in Yonwood City was completely different from Yuloria.
Even in winter, the weather was pleasant.
The moment Natalie stepped off the plane, she felt waves of warmth and even caught a whiff of mixed floral scents.
Yonwood City was also known as the Flower City!
Many rare flowers and plants were produced here due to the suitable climate, making it ideal for plant growth.
"Do you smell it?" Irwin asked.
"Yes." Natalie nodded.
Her action added a tinge of bitterness to the man's demeanor.
The airport was adorned with nameless flowers, which looked beautiful and showcased the charm of the Flower City.
However, Natalie couldn't see any of this beauty. She could only rely on her senses and her sense of smell…!
"Once you're better, I'll bring you around this place."
"No need!" Natalie said.
Irwin fell silent.
Her refusal was so decisive, indicating that Natalie wanted to stay away from him and Cedric.
If she could see now, perhaps she would have distanced herself from them long ago!
Indeed!
He could stay by her side now because she couldn't see. If she could, she would never be with him!
When he thought of this, Irwin felt a suffocating sensation in his chest.
Naturally, Natalie also felt that suffocating feeling!
Eventually, the group arrived at Evergreen Peak!
Irwin owned Evergreen Peak, and it was said that anyone who could stay here while visiting Yonwood City was either rich or important.
The prices here were exorbitant, but the facilities justified the cost.
The scent of wood and flowers filled the air, and the buildings had distinctive architectural elements.
Lydia and Xyla instantly fall in love with the place.
"Miss, if you could see, you would definitely love it here. It's really beautiful!"
It was nighttime now, and it was a lively and bustling environment. It made people feel comfortable and relaxed.
Natalie could discern the joy in Lydia's tone.
"Do you like it here?" she asked.
"Yeah, I really love it! I've never traveled anywhere before," Lydia exclaimed.
It was no wonder wealthy people loved traveling. Now, Lydia understood the allure of poetry and distant lands.
Natalie smiled in a gentle and charming manner. Under the dim, orange light, her smile gave off a warm feeling.
Irwin stood nearby as he watched her. His eyes glazed over, and his heart felt heavy.
After Dylan sorted everything out, he approached Irwin. "Sir, you can go in now."
Their building was halfway up the mountain, and there was a dedicated slide to get there.
The group ascended together.
On the way, Lydia and Xyla found everything to be delightful. They hadn't expected Irwin to own so many nice places.
"Miss, this place is really wonderful!"
The ambiance of the lights gave a dreamy feeling.
Natalie replied, "It's good that you like it."
"I think you would like it too, Miss."
Would she really like it?
Natalie asked herself this question inwardly. When did she start not knowing what she liked anymore?
Outside their building, there was a wooden terrace. From here, they could see the lights of the wooden buildings in the banana grove.
The entire banana grove was bathed in the warm orange light.
"Wow, this place is so beautiful!" Lydia exclaimed for what seemed like the umpteenth time, showing just how wonderful it was.
The night view was enchanting!
Dylan remarked, "You'll love seeing the sunrise from here in the morning."
At the mention of seeing the sunrise from this spot, Lydia became even more excited. Although the old- fashioned places in Yuloria were charming and the food was delicious, she preferred places that broadened her mind.
Although the architecture in Yuloria was unique and flavorful, it always felt oppressive.
She didn't like it there, so she rarely told Natalie what it was like. But now things were different.
Because she liked it here, she enjoyed telling Natalie about it.
"Miss, once you're better, we must stay here for a few days," Lydia said, holding Natalie's hand.
Natalie replied, "Okay."
Irwin remained silent.
At Lydia's words, there was a hint of bitterness in his eyes. After all, when he had suggested they stay here for a few days before, Natalie had outright refused.
Yet now, she had agreed because of the words of a maid?!
Lydia found everything here appealing. When preparing the bathwater for Natalie, she even added a bit of rose essential oil, just like Heather used to do. novelbin "It's no wonder people say Evergreen Peak has the most expensive accommodations. Look at the essential oils in the bathroom! They're just like what Madam used."
Naturally, Heather used the best things. But what they used here could easily compare to Heather's!
It showed that the furnishings here were definitely not lacking as compared to what they had in Simeria!
As people had said, this place was expensive for a reason!
The hot water made Natalie feel very comfortable.
"Miss, are you comfortable?" Lydia carefully washed Natalie, giving her a slight massage along the way to relieve her fatigue.
"Mmm," Natalie hummed.
She closed her eyes, enjoying the pleasant scent. Even though she was blind now, she could feel that this place made people feel better!
She always felt oppressed during her time in Yuloria. Maybe it was because it rained too much there, which made her feel uncomfortable all the time.
Even those who couldn't see could feel the heavy oppression.
"I'll put on a face mask for you in a while. The masks here are very effective."
"You even know about that?"
"Although I don't have money to travel, I certainly know about it."
Natalie chuckled.
"Tomorrow, I'll give you and Xyla a day off to have fun."
"Really, Miss?" Lydia's eyes sparkled with gratitude as she looked at Natalie.
"Expenses are on me," Natalie added.
"Miss, you're the best!"
God knew how high the expenses for traveling were. But considering Natalie's current situation, Lydia shook her head, even though she really wanted to go.
"Let's wait until you're better."
Now, she dared not leave Natalie for a moment. If anything happened, she would be done for!
"There shouldn't be anything important tomorrow," Natalie said.
Lydia still shook her head. "Even if there's nothing important, I won't go!"
Even if nothing was happening, staying by Natalie's side was the most important task!
After all, Natalie couldn't see anything now, and she needed people around her. So, even if Lydia wanted to have fun, she had to wait until Natalie's eyes recovered.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 658-Lydia gave Natalie a massage with essential oils. Natalie had to admit that the oils here were truly excellent. All her weariness of the journey disappeared once it was used on her.
Natalie fell asleep while Lydia was giving her a massage.
Just as Lydia was thinking about how to turn Natalie over, the wooden door of the room creaked open.
Lydia looked towards the door and saw Cedric wearing a casual gray lounge outfit!
Cedric gestured for silence, but Lydia's heart tightened. Just as she was about to say something, Irwin appeared at the door and gestured at her.
Lydia was reluctant, but she respectfully left.
In the room, only Natalie and Cedric remained.
Natalie lay peacefully on the bed, her hair falling softly over her shoulders. With her eyes closed and her curled eyelashes, she looked so beautiful, like an angel!
During this time, Irwin had been very attentive to her. Although she had been taking traditional medicine all along, her dainty face had regained some meat.
Girls were afraid of getting fat. But because she was petite, she wouldn't look good if she were too thin. novelbin Cedric gently traced her face. At that moment, his eyes were full of indulgence, tenderness, and an unprecedented bitterness.
"Mmm…" Natalie shifted, seeming uncomfortable sleeping like that. Cedric gently adjusted her.
But because she was too exhausted, Natalie didn't even have the strength to open her eyes. Feeling comfortable after being properly placed, she fell into a deep sleep again.
He watched her sleep peacefully, and the indulgence in the man's eyes grew even stronger.
He placed a light kiss on her forehead.
At this moment, it seemed like this warmth was thoroughly engraved into his heart. It was as if he wanted to carve her face forever in his memory.
"No… no…"
It was unclear what she was dreaming about, but she kept murmuring the same thing in her sleep. In this world, there were too many things she didn't want.
Cedric sat by the bedside the entire night!
He etched every one of Natalie's movements into his memory.
He… wanted to be by her side!
However, he didn't know when they had lost their way forward. It seemed like he had severed all the paths with his own hands!
Being well and safe on their own seemed like… their only path.
But in reality, even that path wasn't available to them.
How much resentment was there in Natalie's heart?
He… knew!
"In the future, I won't be in your life," Cedric said hoarsely when the sky outside gradually brightened.
She no longer liked him.
She would never like him again!
So, if he didn't exist in her life, perhaps that would be the best path for her.
That would be the best redemption.
Would she be a bit more relieved without him?
However…!
When he thought about how Natalie would never exist in his life again, Cedric felt an excruciating pain.
It was as if someone had torn his heart apart.
Finally, when Natalie turned over, Cedric got up and left.
Irwin was waiting for him outside, still in the same attire as last night.
He sat on the wicker chair on the wooden platform. The ashtray on the wicker table was full of cigarette butts.
It was evident that he had sat here all night.
Cedric was silent as he approached Irwin and sat down in the chair opposite him.
"Cigarette."
The next moment, Irwin threw the cigarette he had just taken out at Cedric, who caught it accurately!
Then Irwin threw the lighter, and the sound of the lighter clicking filled the air.
Cedric lit a cigarette and took two deep drags. It was as if he couldn't suppress the heaviness in his chest.
He said, "You should smoke less from now on. Your liver hasn't been too good for over a decade."
Irwin was silent.
Over a decade!
Yes, it had been over a decade since that incident!
And Cedric and Natalie's relationship had lasted ten years.
Irwin took a deep breath. "She was only sixteen when she met you, right?" Cedric was silent.
Sixteen years old!?
That was right.
That year, Natalie was only sixteen!
Cedric had never seen such a weary look in a sixteen-year-old girl.
She bore a close resemblance to Blair, yet… they were entirely different kinds of people.
One had been seemingly raised like a princess! Like an angel in the sky, she enjoyed unparalleled glory, making it unbearable for anyone to witness her fall.
Meanwhile, Natalie gave off the feeling as if she had endured hardships in purgatory.
Yes!
Wasn't Natalie the one who endured hardships?
At such a young age, she had lost her parents. She was left alone and had no one else in her life.
At a young age, she had bid farewell to all her loved ones.
After a short pause, Irwin continued, "It seems like she started having good days after meeting you!"
In the past, Irwin hadn't thought much of Natalie. But he knew her inside out. Isabella had always been hysterical, saying that Natalie inherited all her father's property because her mother left everything to her. Isabella said that even her portion had been given to Natalie.
However, in reality…
Did Natalie really spend all that money herself?
She had never seen such a naive woman. Clearly, she had nothing. Even in the world, she was alone.
Yet, she would regularly donate a portion of her living expenses to charity every month! The remaining part, although carefully budgeted, was barely enough for her expenses.
If the school needed additional fees sometimes, she would have only bread for her meals for almost half a month to make up for it.
Thinking about all these things, bitterness filled Cedric's eyes. "Where did she have good days following me?"
These words, spoken at this moment, were filled with such pain!
Once…!
After Natalie married him, he also once believed that it was the best outcome for her, even until the end!
Even when she couldn't see, Cedric was convinced that he was giving Natalie the best days of her life.
Little did he know…!
He overlooked a serious issue, which was…
What did Natalie want? Were the expectations of the Johnson family really what she desired? Their constant exclusion, was that really what she… wanted?
No, it wasn't!
It was only recently that Cedric thoroughly understood that Natalie had never been truly comfortable by his side.
"The best days she had with me were probably those seven years," he said.
Even though afterward, their relationship became unbearable…
But it must be said that during those seven years of their romance, Cedric did protect Natalie very well.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 659-The past… really hurt.
It hurt… and it was suffocatingly!
That was why many people were unwilling to face it, whether it was beautiful or not. Because alongside the beauty, there was also the ugliness.
The past between Cedric and Natalie was too heavy for them. It was the kind of heaviness… that suffocated a person.
"In fact, I could…"
"Irv!"
Irwin fell silent.
The word shattered all his resentment completely at this moment!
How long had it been? How long had it been since they had addressed each other like this?
What kind of presence were they in Wexford once?
If they hadn't broken apart because of Blair, would Wexford be in its current state?
No one could disrupt their alliance! No one could gain any despicable benefits from it.
However, now…!
"Take care of her."
After a long while, Cedric fiercely finished his cigarette and pressed the butt into the ashtray.
Cedric knew very well what Irwin's intentions towards Natalie were. Because he knew it so well, he could entrust Natalie to him with peace of mind.
And between him and Natalie…!
Humans… couldn't be too clear-headed. If they were, they wouldn't even resort to shameless means.
Cedric could clearly see Natalie's disdain for him. Once he did, he even lost the courage to persist. If her sight was restored, he would clearly see her repulsion and disgust in her eyes!
Those were the evidence of his wrongdoings in her world, which could never be erased, and he… didn't have the courage to face them. Because her repulsion represented the suffering she had endured by his side.
How could he bear to let her be unhappy again and again?
"Also, you must respect her!" When he said this, Cedric looked at Irwin.
But more than that, he hoped Irwin could carve a place for himself in Natalie's heart for the rest of his life because of Natalie's current environment.
Cedric couldn't trust anyone to treat her sincerely!
Whether it was the Jarvis family or their daughter… Anyone approaching them now must be because they wanted the Jarvis family's power!
Irwin frowned.
Respect?
Now, he also knew what it meant to respect someone!
"Have you ever respected her?"
Cedric was silent, and he chuckled bitterly when Irwin asked this question.
Did he respect Natalie back then?
He did…!
However, that respect meant nothing between them.
Ultimately, he stood up and turned around without answering Irwin's question! At that moment, Irwin could practically feel the pain radiating from Cedric.
Irwin fell silent as he watched Cedric leave. At that moment, his heart felt heavy and tight.
How many times just now had Irwin wanted to mention Blair?
But as Dylan said earlier, Cedric probably knew.
Cedric should have known early on.
It was because he knew that he had invested so heavily in Natalie, even risking losing his sight because he loved her.
Natalie held the most important place in his heart. But after they had weathered countless storms, it was all still so helpless…! - An hour later, Lydia came over, and Natalie woke up to the scent of banana trees and the chirping of birds.
Lydia said, "Miss, it's also beautiful here during the day. You can see the sunrise from our room."
Natalie asked, "Who was here last night?"
Unlike Lydia's cheerfulness, Natalie felt an unpleasant tension in the air and frowned.
Lydia stiffened. She had to admit that Natalie's sensitivity to scents was truly heartbreaking, especially considering she couldn't see anything now.
Yet, she was so sensitive to smells.
Stepping aside, Lydia carefully picked out clothes for Natalie. "Miss, did you sense it?" Indeed, she did!
Natalie furrowed her brow.
Lydia approached, unsure of what to say. "Um… Miss…"
Natalie said, "Help me change."
Fortunately, Natalie didn't say anything else, which relieved Lydia. But what was Natalie feeling right now?
Cedric had been here, and the room was filled with his fresh scent. Natalie was sensitive to smell, and it made her uncomfortable.
Why had he come?
At breakfast, Irwin carefully served Natalie food.
"The surgery is scheduled for tomorrow. Eat well today. You won't be able to eat anything tomorrow before the surgery. And afterward, you might not have much appetite due to the discomfort."
Natalie ate quietly. Her face was calm, and she revealed no emotions.
Irwin glanced at Natalie, hesitating to speak.
Breakfast passed in a subdued atmosphere between the two.
"The sunlight here is lovely. Let's soak up some sun," Irwin suggested, leading her to the outdoor terrace where the warm sunlight bathed Natalie.
It felt very comforting.
Natalie also liked this feeling.
"Nat."
"Hmm?" novelbin Irwin paused, then asked Natalie, "Can we talk?"
Natalie replied, "There's nothing between us to talk about."
As usual!
Whenever Irwin seemed like he was about to say a lot, Natalie always showed impatience. Over time, Irwin stopped trying to say so much.
He stopped saying the things he wanted to say because of her interruptions.
But the surgery was tomorrow.
At this moment, Irwin couldn't suppress the words weighing on his heart any longer.
"Are things between you and him like this now? Is there really no chance left?"
Natalie fell silent. Her hands clenched into fists subconsciously, and her expression darkened.
When he saw her reaction, Irwin's heart sank. It was obvious what she thought about the matter.
"He came last night!" Natalie said.
"Yes."
"Irwin, do you think forgiveness is possible?" Her words were sharp and direct.
Irwin's already tense heart felt suffocated upon hearing Natalie's question.
Was forgiveness possible?
Clearly not!
Their actions were unforgivable.
"If you want to blame someone, blame me. It was me…!" Irwin began.
"Do you think you could change some things so easily with your schemes?" Natalie interrupted.
Could they?
Clearly, they couldn't!
Before Irwin could respond, Natalie continued, "If they can be changed, it means I misunderstood from the beginning."
Misunderstood what?
Had she misunderstood Cedric's feelings for her? If so, what were those seven years they had spent together?
"It's ironic when I think about it now," Natalie added sarcastically.
Indeed, it was ironic!
Seven whole years!
She never realized that the love she thought Cedric had for her was actually meant for another woman through her!
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 660-Irwin's already suffocating heart felt even more stifled upon hearing Natalie's words.
Regardless of the role he played in Cedric and Natalie's lives in the past, he couldn't help but offer an explanation for Cedric.
"Nat, the thing is…!" Irwin began.
"When I found out that both of you approached me because of Blair, do you know what was going through my mind?" Natalie interrupted.
"Nat!"
"Nothing! My mind was blank!"
Indeed!
At that moment, Natalie's mind went blank, overwhelmed by tumultuous emotions that left her unable to react. She couldn't bring herself to believe that everything was real!
How could it be real?
How could things turn out that way?
She couldn't believe it! She couldn't believe that things could be like that.
"For seven years, do you know how he treated me during those seven years?"
At this moment, instead of speaking of hatred, she spoke of love.
But was there love between them?
Now, looking back, even saying 'yes' felt ironic!
Natalie scoffed, "I thought he loved me very much! So when Isabella appeared, when Isabella touched our relationship, I found it incredible."
Seven years!
How much did Cedric love her during those seven years?
Ever since he appeared in her world, it was as if he instantly reached out and pulled her out of the quagmire. He was like a godly figure in her world, but who could have known that this existence was so terrifying?
"Nat," taking a deep breath, Irwin moved his lips, wanting to say something, but he couldn't.
Before he could speak, Natalie continued, "He waited for me to eat together every day. He personally escorted me to the dormitory door every day."
"On holidays, he wouldn't go home! He stayed by my side, making me, who already had no family, completely devoid of loneliness."
At that time, she had nothing!
But Cedric, with a strong presence, became like family to her.
Irwin felt suffocated!
He never imagined that Cedric was such a presence in Natalie's world.
Considering all of this…!
"He took me traveling, wherever I wanted to go, he took me there. Whatever food I wanted to eat, as long as I mentioned it, he would find a way to get it for me."
This was what it meant to be attentive! That was the Cedric of those days.
From these words, Irwin could hear how sweet those seven years were between them.
Cedric truly cherished her.
Perhaps that's why, during the three years of marriage, no matter what grievances she faced, no matter how the Jiang family treated her, she never thought of leaving Cedric. She silently endured everything for him.
Even when rumors about Isabella and Cedric surfaced, she didn't cry or make a scene because she always believed in him!
But in the end…!
When Isabella was attacked, and Cedric wanted to save Isabella with her own eyes, that was when she finally erupted.
Not all love can withstand limitless harm.
"I never believed he would hurt me for another woman! It was only at Wexford that I realized I wasn't the one in his heart."
"Nat."
"You're the same, aren't you?" Irwin's words were cut off again by Natalie's direct interruption.
"…,"
The same? Him?
"Time and time again, rescuing me from difficulties, it's not just about plotting against him, but because of… Blair!"
The last two words, Natalie's tone turned cold.
"…,"
His heart instantly suffocated!
Wasn't it?
No, it wasn't because of that! novelbin But in Natalie's analysis, he couldn't say anything. In her mind, all analyses were definitive.
Yes!
Natalie now believed that whether it was him or Cedric, their closeness to her was all because of Blair.
Even all the care shown to her was directed through her towards Blair.
"Irwin, remember, I am Natalie!"
"…,"
"Your kindness towards me won't be transferred to Blair!" Natalie's words were icy, each one colder than the last.
"I know, I know!" Irwin's tone was bitter, tinged with a slight tremor.
He actually knew!
When did he know, and when did he come to terms with this reality, Irwin couldn't remember.
But he knew long ago that Natalie was not Blair. Yet even so, he sacrificed everything for her time and time again.
"You knowing is good. I was afraid you wouldn't know!" Natalie's tone was biting.
"…,"
Even if he knew, Natalie couldn't forgive him now. This was Natalie now, yes, this was Natalie now.
"Still want to talk?" Natalie looked at him, her lips curling with a sarcastic smile.
Earlier, Irwin said they should talk!
Should they still talk?
"No!"
What's the point of talking now?
There was nothing left to discuss.
His heart was filled with a fine, dense ache.
Natalie smiled!
The sarcasm in her smile was thicker than ever.
Irwin remained silent.
Seeing Natalie's smile, stuck in his throat, neither coming up nor going down.
Before they could say anything, a figure appeared on the path, it was Clyde!
How… was he here?!
Seeing Clyde, Irwin furrowed his brows.
But the man was already on the wooden platform.
Natalie heard the footsteps, her brows furrowing, then relaxing the next moment. Irwin looked at her change.
The ache in his heart grew stronger.
Perhaps that was why Cedric didn't wait! Because she was becoming more and more familiar with the darkness!! And her growing perception only made it more suffocating for them.
The men locked eyes and nodded at each other.
Irwin glanced at Natalie. "Clyde's here.
"I know."
Those three words hammered Irwin's heart mercilessly.
She knew!
The familiarity was so bitterly ironic.
In the end, Irwin left.
Clyde approached Natalie, looking at the woman in the wheelchair, her eyes hollow, devoid of expression.
But he couldn't help reaching out and waving his hand in front of her eyes.
"No need to wave, I really can't see!" Natalie said.
"You…!"
"Why did you come?" Natalie asked.
"I wanted to come earlier. When you were in Yuloria, I had planned to come," Clyde replied.
But Father didn't allow it!
Obviously, it was also giving Natalie and Cedric a chance. But they never expected this would be the outcome.
"You'll see soon," Clyde said, looking at Natalie.