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A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 671-At that moment, Natalie and Clyde couldn't help but hold their breaths.
Natalie kept her eyes closed. It felt as if they were glued shut, and she was too afraid to open them.
This was the final moment…
This was indeed the final moment!
Both she and Clyde were well aware that whatever she faced when she opened her eyes now would be what she'd have to confront for the rest of her life.
"Open them!" The doctor's tone grew more stern.
Natalie was silent.
The voice sounded somewhat familiar, was it… Isaac?!
The person who disappeared completely after fighting with Cedric…?
When Natalie heard the voice, her face turned pale.
But the next moment, Clyde spoke up, "Zac, you're scaring her."
Compared to Isaac's stern tone, Clyde's was even graver.
The atmosphere instantly grew tense.
Hearing Clyde address Isaac by a nickname shook Natalie's composure.
Finally, she tried to open her eyes!
However, after several attempts, she couldn't do it.
"I can't open them."
The room fell silent.
Then, the man's cold fingertips lightly cleaned her skin.
It had been half a month, and every day was critical. Upon hearing Isaac's voice, Natalie knew he was the one who performed the surgery.
She never expected it to be Isaac!
So, at this moment, she wasn't just nervous. She was completely terrified because of Isaac's surgery on Isabella!
What was Verde City like at that time?
Why did Cedric still have the audacity to ask her to accept all of it in the end? How did he manage to say such things so calmly?
At least for now, Natalie couldn't understand it.
"Natalie, in my impression, you were never a weak housewife." As Natalie continued to keep her eyes shut, Isaac's tone grew heavier.
The term 'housewife' struck a chord deep within her.
Yes, Natalie used to be a housewife!
But then, everyone around her had witnessed the earth-shattering changes that happened to her…!
It was precisely because of her change that made people more suspicious.
How could a housewife be so calm and composed in those situations? How could she remain so serene in the face of such events?
In the end, it wasn't about whether people believed she was innocent or not.
Rather, it was about how deep she had hidden herself!
It was so deep that no one had ever seen through her, and no one had ever suspected whether they had misjudged Natalie.
And now, Isaac believed he had indeed misjudged her.
With Isaac's sharp words, Natalie finally opened her eyes gradually. No one knew what kind of pressure she was under at that moment.
What unpleasantness had occurred between her and Isaac in the past? How much fear did she have facing this surgery now?
She hadn't done anything to offend Isaac before. However, just thinking about his hatred and hysterics towards her before this revealed how much he cherished his late fiancee.
So, he might have retaliated against her in this surgery, right?
Finally, she opened her eyes!
"Can you see?" Isaac asked.
Natalie was silent.
She could see a little… but it was blurry!
She closed her eyes, then opened them again. It was still a bit blurry! She closed and opened them again…
It was clear now…!
Everything in front of her… was all clear.
She… could see!
Everyone watched her nervously. Lydia and Xyla were holding each other's hands tightly.
They all knew that Natalie was an extremely proud person, and taking away her vision for the rest of her life would be too cruel for her.
"Natalie." novelbin "I can see."
Isaac didn't retaliate against her!
Natalie breathed a slight sigh of relief when she thought about this. She was really nervous and even scared when she heard Isaac's voice earlier.
Isaac was a renowned doctor, and getting his help without any connections was hard. However, she knew that no one should offend him because, as a patient, they would still need his help in the end.
"Nat."
Clyde embraced her. At that moment, Natalie could clearly feel the trembles in his body.
She had gotten used to it. So when Clyde held her, she subconsciously used her senses to perceive everything.
Now, she could see.
The next step was to gradually block out this habit of perceiving things through her other senses.
"Can you really see?" Clyde released her and waved his hand in front of her eyes.
Natalie nodded. "Yes, I can see."
It was true.
Clyde asked, "What color is my shirt?"
"Navy blue!"
"Okay… Okay! I can even see your scruffy beard," Natalie joked, trying to lighten the mood.
Clyde laughed. Wasn't he the one who forgot to shave today? She even noticed that. It was unbelievable!
Both of them laughed. The whole ward relaxed because of this moment.
The surgery was successful.
It was considered a success when the bandage was removed, and she could see.
And now, it was clear how successful it was!
"Nat, it's great that you can see again. You have no idea what this period was like…" Clyde trailed off, unable to continue.
Natalie tried hard not to let everyone worry about her, and everyone tried hard not to show their worry.
They didn't want to pressure her.
But now, everything was fine.
Everything was finally okay…!
"I'm sorry," Natalie said, choking up slightly.
"Don't cry. You can't cry now!" Clyde said.
Now that she could see again, the significance of tears for her was evident.
"I'm not crying!" Natalie retorted.
Regaining one's sight was truly not easy. So, she needed to protect her eyes well. She wanted to go back and see Luna.
When first blinded, she was genuinely afraid and constantly engulfed in darkness. No one knew how she felt when she thought about how she wouldn't be able to see Luna grow up.
But now, things were different.
Now, she could see and clearly witness every change in her daughter.
However, she didn't know… In exchange for her being able to see now, there was someone who would forever live in darkness.
Perhaps there was a chance for them to see together, but he ultimately gave up. He wanted to endure all the suffering Natalie had endured.
He wanted to experience it all.
The pain of another lifetime, the suffering of this life…!
He chose to live in darkness, using the pain she had suffered to atone for his endless sins.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 672-Clyde and Natalie returned to Simeria, and Isaac went with them.
It was different from when they were in Verde City. Natalie could still sense Isaac's sunny disposition back then.
However, after losing his fiancee, Isaac was consumed by endless madness and despair. During that time, Isaac seemed like a madman. He lashed out at anyone who came near him, especially Natalie.
Even now, Natalie remembered that night at Elegance Bay vividly. He and Yuvan came to her door, intending to take the child from her womb.
After over two, nearly three years of separation, Isaac seemed more composed. He looked as if he had weathered countless storms. Yet, this composure was also bitter and painful.
Clyde was tired. He had been taking care of Natalie tirelessly day and night. Now that she was better, he decided to catch up on sleep in the lounge during their flight back.
Isaac picked up the glass of red wine and took a sip. He looked at Natalie and asked, "Do you truly hate him?"
He was obviously talking about Cedric!
During this time, hardly anyone mentioned Cedric and Irwin in front of Natalie, and she seemed to have been more relaxed because of it.
Now, Isaac brought him up.
Natalie picked up her glass of water. She had been on a restricted diet for some time and protested against eating only soup. She had also made a fuss about wanting to eat something else repeatedly.
But now that she could see, she understood the true value of a person's sight. For the sake of her eyes, she was willing to follow any dietary restrictions. She would withstand it even for a year or two if she had to.
Alcohol was absolutely off-limits!
Hearing Isaac ask if she truly hated Cedric, Natalie asked, "Who do you hate in your heart?"
Natalie had thought about this.
Isaac had performed the surgery for her, ensuring its success without any interference. That meant he must have discovered the truth about who had really kidnapped his fiancee back then.
"Natalie…"
When Natalie asked him who he truly hated, a hint of melancholy flashed in his eyes. It was clear how much pain Isaac was in at this moment!
"You must hate that person very much, right?" Natalie probed.
Though Isaac was reluctant to say, Natalie could sense that he despised the person to the extent that he wouldn't even speak their name.
That was how much he hated the person!
And now, he was asking her if she truly hated Cedric?
"Can you stop hating that person?" Natalie asked.
Isaac remained silent.
Could he?
Of course, he couldn't!
Natalie observed the blend of sorrow and anger in his eyes like a raging storm. She smiled faintly.
The ability to clearly see someone's expression was such a wonderful feeling. Previously, she had to rely on her senses to gauge people's emotions when she couldn't see.
Now that she could see clearly, it was truly a blessing.
She continued, "That person destroyed what you loved while they destroyed me."
Wasn't it the same logic?
If Isaac couldn't let go of his hatred for that person, Natalie certainly couldn't let go of her own hatred either.
Isaac felt his heart clench when Natalie spoke the most malicious words in such a melancholic tone.
In fact, it wasn't hard to understand.
When Natalie didn't know Cedric, her world might have been devoid of everything, but at least it was pure.
Cedric had been in her life for two years of nurturing, five years of love, and three years of marriage. novelbin She believed such emotions were genuine and reciprocated with all her love.
However, his love turned out to be false.
Everything that Cedric and Irwin did turned out to be a lie.
Cedric had showered her with endless affection during her prime years, while Irwin had protected her when she was at her lowest.
One offered love but no protection, while the other offered protection but no love. Both dealt heavy blows to Natalie, making forgiveness impossible.
"I understand," Isaac said bitterly.
Natalie added, "If it was just the fact that they didn't love me, it would have been bearable."
"But during that time, what they gave me…"
Natalie paused abruptly. She could have overlooked it if it were only a lack of love.
But that wasn't all.
They… had never let her go.
"Isaac," she continued.
"Yes?"
"The most helpless pain in this world isn't separation by death, but unrequited love."
To see what one desired in someone else's possession was agonizing.
And what about her?
Everything she received belonged to someone else.
That was more ironic than unrequited love.
"His feelings for you were sincere!" Isaac couldn't help but say after hearing Natalie's sorrowful yet unforgiving tone.
But Natalie laughed sarcastically.
"Hah!"
Sincere! Whenever she heard that word now, it just felt ironic.
What was sincerity in this world?
Who could be sincere to whom? The sincere one was the one who truly lost.
And she was too sincere before!
That was why she suffered such pain.
At this moment, Isaac understood that Natalie would never forgive Irwin and Cedric. These two had occupied such important positions in her world before…
And for Natalie, it was so painful and so unforgivable. - Once they arrived in Simeria, Natalie looked at everything familiar before her and thought it was beautiful.
Even the ordinary crowd seemed wonderful to her.
"Miss," Lydia looked at Natalie eagerly.
Natalie understood the girl's thoughts. "There will be chances in the future."
Natalie initially agreed to stay at Evergreen Peak for a few days after recovering. However, Natalie was considerate of Heather and everyone else who was waiting for her. Besides, she missed Luna. So, no matter how beautiful the scenery, it couldn't keep her there.
"Alright," Lydia grumbled.
Natalie laughed. "Let's go."
They walked.
It turned out she could still walk with her own legs.
Although she could walk before, it was hard to navigate in the darkness. Walking while being able to see was the best.
Lydia and Xyla followed Natalie. They hadn't played enough at Evergreen Peak this time, so both felt it was quite regretful.
At Lotus Villa, Heather came forward and hugged Natalie when she saw that she had finally returned.
At this moment, everyone present keenly felt just how malnourished Natalie was as a child because she still hadn't surpassed her mother's height.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 673-"It's good that you're back!" Heather held Natalie tightly in her arms and felt like her heart was instantly full of warmth.
Before Natalie came back, Heather already knew her eyes had healed. Clyde had called her to inform the family about it.
When she heard the good news, Heather was ecstatic! After all, everyone's heart was tight with worry before the surgery.
"You're suffocating me, Mom!" Natalie grumbled.
"Oh, child…" Heather released Natalie but didn't step back.
Instead, she cupped Natalie's delicate cheeks and caressed her eyes. Seeing the brightness in her eyes, Heather's heart felt indescribable.
No one knew that during those two years, as she watched Natalie's eyes grow dimmer and even grow empty at the end, her heart was in pain and fear.
But now, everything was fine.
"You can really see now, right?"
Even seeing such lively eyes, Heather was still a bit worried. She carefully examined them, confirming repeatedly.
"I can really see now. Mom, you're wearing a navy dress today."
"That's great… That's wonderful!"
When Natalie accurately mentioned the color of her clothes, Heather felt relieved.
Stephen also felt relieved when he heard this.
"Okay, that's good."
"Dad."
"Let's eat."
This was the atmosphere of family. No matter when they returned home, delicious food was always waiting for them.
It was the warmth of home.
Clyde also clearly felt this. It was a taste he had never experienced in his past life. That was why he could calmly accept Stephen and Heather.
This was wonderful!
Among the aristocratic families, such a harmonious atmosphere was truly rare. They were not only harmonious but also deeply attached.
Besides what Clyde liked, almost everything was prepared at the dining table with Natalie's light diet in mind, and Natalie happily accepted it.
"Mama, I want that." Luna was clearly over the moon because Natalie had come back.
Natalie carefully picked out food for Luna. She still wasn't eating well, but she was trying.
Watching her eat, Natalie felt her heart heal.
When Luna stuffed a piece of meat into her mouth, Natalie smiled. It was the gentlest smile she had shown in this period.
Only in front of Luna could she reveal such pure tenderness.
"Do you like it?"
"I do. Mommy, you should eat."
"Mommy won't eat. You should eat," Natalie said.
Luna was so persistent!
Natalie smiled.
As she accepted and ate the food, Luna also smiled. That moment of shared smiles between them was truly heartwarming, especially seeing the contentment on her child's face.
Natalie felt it was truly wonderful!
Previously, even though she appeared to accept her complete loss of sight with calmness, deep down, she was distressed!
After all, there's nothing more cruel in this world than not being able to see your child grow up.
After dinner, Stephen called Natalie to the study.
In the study, Stephen looked at Natalie and hesitated.
"Dad?"
"It's nothing. You should head to bed."
Natalie fell silent.
He called her here but didn't say anything?
Natalie could clearly see the hesitation in Stephen's eyes, but it was probably better for him not to speak now.
What was happening in Simeria and Wexford? It was suffocating even to mention it.
She nodded. "Then I'll go back to my room."
"Okay."
Natalie turned and left.
When only Stephen was left in the study, he exuded a complex aura.
Meanwhile, Irwin had returned to Wexford.
And Cedric…!
Irwin had sent people to investigate and discovered that Cedric had disappeared without a trace. He had concealed his whereabouts completely, so nobody knew where he had gone.
As Cedric had hinted before leaving, he would never see Natalie again in his life after the surgery!
So, before leaving Natalie completely, what kind of heartache was he enduring? - Natalie returned to her room. Lily and Luna were there.
When Lily saw Natalie, she handed Luna a Barbie doll.
"Here, Miss Luna."
"Mm."
"Wait a moment," Natalie said as Lily turned to leave.
"Do you need something, Miss?" Lily asked respectfully.
"How many times has he visited?"
Natalie was referring to Cedric!
At this point, Natalie didn't even want to mention that person's name anymore. However, as long as they were people in the Jarvis family, they knew who Natalie was referring to.
Lily respectfully replied, "He's visited twice."
Twice.
So, he came once after Yuloria, and then another time later?
Natalie was displeased with Cedric's visits to see Luna! After all, in Natalie's heart, that man wasn't worthy of being her father. Knowing the child was his, he still did what he did.
Since that was the case, what else was he capable of doing in this world?
"You may leave."
"Understood, Miss."
Then, Lily left.
Natalie approached and carried Luna in her arms. The little one smelled of soap. At that moment, Natalie's heart softened and became bitter.
The bitterness was because of her child. Over these years, she had never regretted having Luna.
However, she felt a bit of regret after the incident with Kayla.
Now, Luna was still young. She was able to grow up in Natalie's embrace and enjoy her boundless love.
But what about after Luna grew up?
Would she be heartbroken when she learned what kind of person her father was?
That was what being a mother was like.
Natalie didn't want her child to have any kind of heartache. novelbin "Mommy."
"Mm?"
"That bad man always comes to our house," Luna murmured in Natalie's arms, expressing her dislike for Cedric.
Natalie patted the child's back. "In the future, Mommy won't let anyone hurt you."
"Will he still come then?"
Would he?
Natalie fell silent when Luna asked such a question. In her view, that man was constantly unpredictable.
Who knew when he would show up again? And with what unbearable intentions?
For example, the last time he used Luna to save Kayla…
No one could have expected or understood why he did such a thing!
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 674-That night, Natalie held Luna and watched the faint moonlight outside the window. She felt more satisfied than ever before.
Undoubtedly, the surgery was very successful. Even in the darkness of night, her vision was excellent.
It was evident that the surgeon had protected her eyes very well.
She slept well that night.
With her daughter beside her, Natalie had the best sleep in days.
The next morning, when she woke up, Natalie saw a message from Bianca on her phone. Without even eating breakfast, she headed to the back of Hillside Villa.
They hadn't been in contact since Bianca left Yuloria. During this time, the Entes family was going through a crucial period. Natalie wondered if Bianca had been affected by it.
When she got out of the car, she saw Zane leaving the house. He was wearing a trench coat, and he exuded an elegant and majestic air.
His family background added to his inherent superiority. How did Zane conceal this aura when he was around her before?
She had never noticed it.
Or…!
Did her transition from a homemaker to a career woman make her overlook the people around her at that time?
Yes! It must have been like that.
Their eyes met as he approached her, and Zane's deep gaze shimmered. "It seems you can see now."
"Yes." She nodded.
From the French window, Bianca observed their interaction. Sofia, who was taking care of her, stood behind her, looking worried.
Sofia was an elderly woman who had been with the Entes family for a long time. So, she knew what the lady of the Entes family was like and could see through all the so-called changes.
"Sofia."
"Yes, ma'am?"
"Everything is light, right?"
"Don't worry. We've prepared everything according to your instructions."
"Okay. She just had a successful surgery and can't eat anything too heavy."
"Yes, ma'am."
As Bianca spoke, Sofia looked at her with a hint of concern. It was unclear how genuine Bianca's words were.
Bianca didn't continue speaking. Soon, Natalie came in.
"Bia."
Bianca approached Natalie with a kitten in her arms, and her smile was a little different than usual!
At a glance, Natalie noticed the sharpness in it.
Natalie looked at the kitten in her arms. "It's cute."
"How does it compare to Ginger?"
Ginger?!
At the mention of the little pig, Natalie stiffened slightly. Bianca naturally noticed this subtle change.
Sensing her reaction, Bianca took her hand.
"It's all in the past."
Natalie nodded.
Yes! It was all in the past.
From the moment she came down from the operating table… No. From the moment the bandages were removed, she had bid farewell to the past.
No matter what had happened in her life before this… was all in the past.
"Have you had breakfast?"
"Not yet. I rushed over as soon as I saw your message."
"I'm sure Luna must be upset, then," Bianca said as she led Natalie to the dining room.
Natalie smiled. "She was with me the entire night."
"Making up for lost time?"
"Sort of!"
Actually, for a mother, no amount of making up was ever enough for the debts owed to her children!
Bianca understood Natalie.
On the breakfast table were mostly dishes Natalie loved from her time in Verde City. If there was anything different, it was… the taste.
Back when she was with Cedric, she would go to Bianca's place whenever she was upset, and they would cook together. Then, the two of them would enjoy themselves until they were thoroughly drunk!
"How is it?"
"Tastes great. The chefs here are really good!"
Natalie liked the flavor. It even had a hint of Verde City's taste.
"Is the chef from Verde City?" Natalie asked.
"You can tell just by tasting?"
Actually, it was Zane!
He had been worried that Bianca might not like the food here. He remembered how thin she had been when she first married him as a result of Malcolm's torture.
She had gained some weight during this time.
Knowing that Zane had brought the chef from Verde City, Bianca's heart felt somewhat strange.
"I've been everywhere to eat in Verde City, remember? If I'm not mistaken, this chef must be from Yummers Kitchen, right?"
The taste was too similar!
"Yeah." Bianca looked at Natalie sharply. "It would be harder to find a place you haven't been to!"
If they had to talk about Cedric…!
Thinking about him was upsetting, but Bianca had to admit that he was genuinely good to Natalie when they were together.
To ensure Natalie ate well, he visited almost every major restaurant in Verde City. Unfortunately, his efforts to help Natalie grow tall came too late. Even with Cedric's dedicated efforts to feed her, Natalie still didn't grow much taller.
"You should talk less and eat more since it's good, you know?" Natalie couldn't help but tease Bianca.
The two exchanged a smile.
At that moment, their smiles were so pure.
Bianca glanced at Natalie. "I had some with Zane earlier. Go ahead and eat."
"Still not much of an appetite?"
"Yeah."
Natalie's observation made Bianca feel a little unsettled. When they were in Verde City, Natalie observed Bianca's appetite closely whenever they ate together.
However, Bianca's appetite had diminished significantly after surviving Malcolm's ordeal. Although they didn't dine together often, Natalie still noticed it.
Natalie looked at Bianca and set down her spoon. "Bia."
"Why aren't you eating? I had the kitchen prepare your favorite. They're all light dishes and perfect for you now. Eat up."
"I don't have much of an appetite now either."
Why was it so small?
Was it because during their time in Yuloria, she had to drink a large bowl of traditional medicine before every meal?
How could one have an appetite after drinking such bitter medicine?
Three months of that, and Natalie's appetite really shrank. She'd feel full after just a few bites of novelbin anything. Last night, she forced herself to eat to avoid worrying her family but ended up throwing it all up later.
Bianca smiled bitterly. "Do you think we look like a pair of hopeless sisters?"
One couldn't help but admit the description was quite fitting.
"We're different!" Natalie said.
Although they both suffered greatly, suffering with love and suffering without it were entirely different concepts.
Bianca obviously heard the pain in Natalie's words.
She reached for Natalie's hand. She wanted to say something, but nothing came to mind…!
"Nat."
"I'm fine," Natalie said with a hint of a smile on her lips.
In this life, after being blinded once, she knew there was nothing more important than her family.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 675-There was no need to bother about those things that troubled her at all!
Bianca understood now why Natalie had such thoughts. She pulled Natalie's cold hand into hers.
At this moment, silence was a form of comfort.
It had been too bitter!
Natalie had been away from Simeria for nearly four months. Although Cedric and Irwin seemed to accompany her in these four months, she had been in darkness.
Only Bianca, having been to Yuloria, knew how desperate Natalie was in that darkness!
The two of them sat on the sofa on one side as the servants began tidying up. Soon, a servant brought them some tea after their meal.
Bianca said, "I know you like fruit tea, so I had someone make it for you."
"Thanks."
Natalie really liked fruit-infused tea. She lifted the cup and took a sip.
Bianca looked at her and said with a smile, "It's not as tasty as when you make it, right?"
Natalie replied, "Of course not."
"I think yours is also better," Bianca expressed with gratitude.
Regardless of what their life was like now, what they missed most at the moment was the simple times they had.
Perhaps only Bianca missed it. For Natalie, she had thought of those times as pure…! Even after experiencing so many differences between her and Cedric, she once relied on those memories of pure goodness to sustain herself.
However, her world collapsed when she realized that the time of innocence was just her own assumption.
"Now, the Entes family is going through a crucial period. Aren't you affected?" Natalie worriedly looked at Bianca.
The whereabouts of the Entes family seal were unknown now! So, Frederick's importance was temporarily unconfirmed.
But one thing was certain…!
Once that seal appeared, the Entes family would erupt into a chaotic situation.
Natalie truly didn't want Bianca to be involved in this.
Bianca replied, "It does have an impact, but it's something I must deal with.
Natalie was taken aback!
Something Bianca must deal with?
"Because of Malcolm?"
Although they had had such a conversation in Yuloria before, at this moment, Natalie still felt endless worry towards Bianca. When she sensed Bianca's aura becoming somewhat intense, Natalie hoped even more that she could leave.
After all, Bianca had once…
Bianca had earned everything she had through her efforts. She was at the peak of her life back then.
So, Natalie felt somewhat reluctant to see her in such a state…!
Bianca looked at Natalie. She took a deep breath and said, "Nat, I actually envy you a bit…!"
Envy her?
When Natalie heard Bianca's complex words, she was momentarily stunned.
Bianca had clearly seen what had happened to her. Yet in such circumstances, she could still envy Natalie?
"Bia."
"At the hardest time of your life, you had people protecting you."
Bianca's words were somewhat profound and heavy.
At these words, Natalie's mind went blank!
Bianca had nothing in this world!
She had achieved her social standing in Verde City through her own efforts.
If it weren't for Cedric…!
Yes, if it weren't for Cedric in the end, Bianca wouldn't have needed to be sent to Simeria.
Although Bianca had said that Malcolm had found her in Verde City and had secretly hindered her a lot, Natalie and Cedric accelerated Bianca's tragedy.
That was Natalie's opinion.
If Bianca hadn't come to Simeria, with her professional skepticism in Verde City, she would have definitely sensed that something was wrong.
If that had happened, perhaps Bianca… could have dealt with it better!
"You don't need to blame yourself. I've said it, this isn't your fault. He had his eyes on me long ago!"
Bianca seemed to see through Natalie's thoughts. She held her small hand, exerting a little more force.
Natalie looked at Bianca, her eyes slightly red.
Bianca wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes. "Didn't your doctor tell you? You can't cry now!"
"Bia."
"That's enough, okay?"
Natalie was still emotionally sensitive after going through so many things. It showed that these experiences had not tainted her heart.
That was a good thing. No matter when or what one encountered, one must never forget kindness!
"I don't want anything to happen to you," Natalie said as she looked at Bianca.
Yes.
She didn't want anything to happen to Bianca.
They all knew what kind of person Malcolm was.
"But if I don't deal with it, then I will definitely have trouble!" Bianca said.
"Can you really stop him?"
That was the most important point!
When Natalie asked this, she looked at Bianca with even more tension in her heart.
Bianca fell silent.
Could she?
In fact, when she was by Malcolm's side, she already knew and thoroughly understood the crucial points of the Entes family.
She knew how crucial it was for the Entes family's men when it came to controlling the family's power.
She also knew just how crucial it was for them to gain control of the family.
She had always been biding her time…!
When she learned about that crucial point, she secretly swore that she would never let Malcolm reach the most important position in the Entes family.
Since he destroyed everything in her world, she would make sure he also lost everything in Simeria.
That was why she found an opportunity to work with Zane.
As for whether she could stop Malcolm…!
In this contractual relationship, she had never thought about it. No one had ever asked her this question, and she had never discussed it with Zane.
However, now, Natalie had asked.
This made Bianca also question this matter in her heart.
She looked at Natalie. "Can I?"
When faced with such a blunt question, Bianca undoubtedly felt a bit lost.
"Yeah, can you really?" Natalie asked.
During this time, the situation with the Entes family was intense. Regardless of how the Entes family's sons appeared to outsiders, they had undergone earth-shattering changes ever since Robert's death.
Faced with power, no one could remain calm. Even the third son of the Entes family, Austin Entes, who was rumored to be the family's fool, made people realize that something was amiss.
Even though everyone had anticipated significant changes in such an intense atmosphere after Robert's passing, no one expected it to be this intense. novelbin Now…!
As long as it was related to the Entes family, it gave people an inexplicable feeling.
Natalie had just returned yesterday and felt this unusually tense atmosphere!
"Nat, it doesn't matter if I can do it or not. I have no right to choose at this point. Do you understand?"
Natalie fell silent.
At these words, her mind went blank again!
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 676-It didn't matter if she could do it or not!
She had no right to choose at this point?!
Natalie initially wanted to say something to persuade Bianca, hut seeing the desolation in Bianca's eyes, she couldn't utter a word!
Bianca was right. Everyone had the right to start, hut when it came to the end, it might not he entirely up to oneself.
From the tumultuous relationship between her and Cedric, it was evident that they had such a beautiful beginning. However, how many twists and turns did they go through at the end? How much sadness was there during that time?
Especially with Malcolm and Bianca, Natalie was even more aware that ending things was not so simple now. Whether it was Faye's or Jade's matters, Malcolm almost always blamed Bianca!
"So, do you need anything now?" Natalie looked at Bianca.
"No. I don't need anything!" Bianca replied.
She said those words so decisively.
In fact, after visiting the Jarvis family that night, Bianca also understood what kind of man Stephen was.
Family and power!
Family came first in his heart. Otherwise, he would probably have long become the ruler of Simeria with his skills.
Thinking about all these twists and turns, Natalie couldn't help but sigh. She didn't know when there would be a conclusion on Bianca's end.
"Alright, let's do something else. Let's not talk about these heavy topics," Bianca changed the subject.
Undoubtedly, these topics were heavy for them. But since they had to face them, they might as well just do it.
Why burden oneself by constantly dwelling on them?
"Something else?"
"Yeah, come with me."
Bianca got up, took Natalie's hand, and walked towards the backyard. The layout here was similar to Natalie's villa, and even the decoration style was similar.
When they reached the backyard, a fragrant scent wafted over. It turned out there were many fresh flowers.
"There are so many fresh flowers here," Natalie remarked.
"Yeah."
Fresh flowers?
Seeing so many and such precious varieties for the first time, Natalie felt a sense of wonder.
"Zane brought them all back from abroad. I can't even name most of them."
Though Natalie had seen many flowers at Scarlet Villa, she wasn't even able to recognize most of the species here.
Zane had brought them back for Bianca?
Natalie had to admit that Zane's actions was…!
She thought of something, and there was a hint of concern in her eyes when she looked at Bianca.
The people involved probably couldn't see anything in it, but outsiders… they could see everything crystal clear!
The Entes family's sixth lord was notorious in Simeria for being ruthless, yet inexplicably, he had allowed Bianca…
Perhaps Bianca didn't know.
Once a person was involved with Malcolm, they usually didn't end up with a tragic ending. Even many tycoons, once targeted, fell.
However, not only did Bianca survive, but she also had the opportunity to stand against him in life.
Was Malcolm… really just seeking revenge against her? Or was there something else?
Bianca was well versed in flower arrangement now. Watching her graceful movements, Natalie could tell she did this often.
"You used to be the one least likely to want me to do these," Natalie said as she arranged flowers with Bianca.
Bianca was holding a blue rose, and she stiffened at Natalie's words!
When she looked at Natalie, her eyes held a hint of complexity. In the past, Bianca looked down on women becoming full-time housewives.
To Bianca, if she could delegate household chores, she would do so. Why would she do something when she didn't need to do it herself?
Regardless of a woman's position or how insignificant their tasks were, they had to use wisdom.
But after Natalie married Cedric, she almost completely abandoned what she had learned at school.
She threw herself wholeheartedly into being a full-time housewife.
What had Bianca said to Natalie back then?
She said, "Being a full-time housewife is a high-risk occupation. Once the boss fires you, you'll immediately feel trapped."
And what she said was true.
The boss might start out well, but prolonged exploitation could indeed sour the relationship.
Husbands were no different!
Bianca took a deep breath and said somewhat bitterly, "Do you know how I learned to do these things?"
"How?" Natalie asked.
Didn't she learn it after she had gone to Zane?
After all, Bianca was now the seventh lady of the Entes family. Going out into the world to work was absolutely impossible. novelbin Natalie had learned these things because she had been bored.
Wasn't Bianca the same?
When Bianca picked up the scissors and cut the flower stems, her grip was heavy, as if reflecting her thoughts!
Then, she said, "I learned it when I was with… him!"
Natalie fell silent.
Him… Malcolm!
"He liked it when I was like a canary trapped in a birdcage."
Natalie remained silent.
At these words, her heart clenched even tighter!
At this moment, she could almost imagine what role Bianca had played at Malcolm's side.
Malcolm…!
Natalie had to admit that Malcolm was the epitome of cruelty in this situation!
Wasn't this even more unbearable for Bianca than killing her?
He saw the pride in Bianca. Also, back in Verde City, she was a renowned divorce lawyer. She was a figure held in awe by victims of marriage.
She was a dignified and proud woman.
However, Malcolm had made her do these things?!
These were the things she despised the most, the things she least wanted to do!! These were the most boring tasks for her.
She didn't learn these skills because she was bored. The tasks themselves were inherently boring for her.
"He…"
"Once, I went without a drop of water for seventy-two hours because I didn't follow his orders. I never knew how crucial a drop of water could be to someone."
Natalie trembled!
"Bia."
"And another time, because I didn't obey him… I think it was five days… I only ate one apple halfway through, and he…"
What had he done?
When Bianca reached this point, she couldn't continue. She just rolled up her sleeve and extended her arm in front of Natalie.
There was a scar in the shape of a centipede.
At that moment… Natalie's heart felt even more suffocated.
"What is this?"
Did he… do that to Bianca?
Bianca smiled and said, "It's from a surgery for a compound fracture!"
Natalie fell silent.
At that moment, Bianca's tone was so calm!
It was a calmness that made one's heart tremble involuntarily. However, who knew how desperate Bianca had been when she had endured all of this?
"There are even worse things he did," Bianca said indifferently as if those things didn't affect her at all.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 677-From Bianca's calm tone, Natalie could probably tell how Bianca had resisted when she endured all of that.
And Malcolm already hated her!
So, her resistance undoubtedly enraged him like a wild beast, making him even more ruthless.
In that kind of cruelty, Bianca went from initial resistance to eventual compromise. But, of course, it wasn't a genuine compromise.
It was… turning into the same kind of beast as him. By his side, she lurked in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to strike!
When Bianca became the seventh lady of the Entes family, Malcolm was probably shocked and furious, right?
Bianca was never one to surrender!
Even if she temporarily yielded, she would never abandon her pride. She would find a way to turn the tables…!
As Bianca said, everything she had was destroyed by that man.
So, how could she just let it go like that?
Previously, what Natalie saw was that Malcolm wouldn't let Bianca go unpunished.
But now, Natalie saw that Bianca… would never let Malcolm go unpunished either.
Malcolm destroyed everything Bianca had!
So she… would crush everything important to him.
"All right, we agreed not to talk about these things. Let's see if the arrangement is better than the ones you did before," Bianca said with a smile to Natalie.
However, at that moment, Natalie's heart clenched painfully.
"Stop it!"
She grabbed the flowers and scissors from Bianca's hands.
But the next moment, Bianca calmly took them back.
"Give them to me."
Bia!" Natalie's tone became stern.
I want to remember," Bianca said.
That was right!
She wanted to remember.
She insisted on doing every single thing she had learned while at Malcolm's side. Even though she felt choked every time she did those things, why did she persist?
Because she wanted to remember!
She wanted to remember how Malcolm gradually dismantled her pride. And how he turned her into more and more of a canary in a birdcage.
She was waiting! She had always been waiting.
Doing these things now was suffocating, but she was also waiting for the day when she could do them novelbin without feeling this way.
Natalie felt for Bianca as she looked at Bianca's serene and elegant demeanor.
These were the deepest marks on Bianca's soul. These were memories she couldn't erase. These memories also made her understand how she lost everything.
"Can you see clearly now?" Bianca asked Natalie.
Natalie nodded. "Yes."
Her heart felt heavy! Being with Bianca used to be the best feeling in the world.
But now…?
Bianca was bearing too much burden.
Natalie hoped all of this would pass soon. Only when it truly passed could Bianca return to her normal self.
However, could one truly return to their normal self?
Even if all of this came to a complete end, the traces left in Bianca's world would still be vivid!
It was the same as what happened with Natalie!
Natalie stayed for lunch at Verdant Villa. Throughout the morning, Natalie sensed various changes in Bianca.
It was no wonder that everyone, including Stephen, said that the Entes family was like an abyss.
Previously, Natalie didn't understand the meaning of this sentence, but now she did.
"Is it good?"
"Yeah. It's delicious."
"It would be better if we had some wine, but unfortunately, you can't drink now."
Natalie fell silent.
Previously, whenever they had meals together, they would always have some wine. There were many troubles in the Johnson family, so every time Natalie met Bianca, she could comfortably have a few more drinks to ease her troubles.
"What's the situation in Wexford? Do you know?" Bianca asked.
After discussing the heaviest matters concerning Bianca all morning, they finally came to talk about Natalie.
"I haven't been paying attention lately," Natalie replied.
"Cedric is missing!"
Cedric was missing?
How was that possible?
Although she had heard mentions of it before, Natalie hadn't given much thought to it until Bianca brought it up.
Natalie's expression remained indifferent. "It has nothing to do with me."
That was right!
She remained indifferent to everything about Cedric!
Back in Verde City, Bianca had hoped Natalie would have this kind of clear indifference towards Cedric.
But now, Bianca stiffened slightly at this moment and said, "I saw him when he came to see Luna last time."
"You saw him?"
"Yeah."
Bianca nodded, and when she looked at Natalie, her expression became complicated.
Then, she continued, "Nat, do you remember if anything important happened between Cedric and Isabella?"
"The affair!" Natalie blurted out without hesitation.
What else could it be?
Other than that, there was only the matter concerning Ivan!
Natalie didn't know all the details. Regardless of what happened, she knew that was the reason Cedric never let go of Isabella.
"Seriously… Do you still believe there's anything between them?" Bianca asked.
"It doesn't matter anymore," Natalie slowly said as she stared at Bianca.
Natalie's words were heavy and indifferent. From her tone, Bianca could sense that Natalie had completely let go of Cedric.
She opened her mouth to say something, but Natalie continued, "Bia, when that incident with Luna happened, he became nothing in my world."
No, it was even earlier than that!
At the moment when the detention center burned down, Cedric truly meant nothing in her world. The entanglement afterward was just Cedric's wishful thinking.
"Blair is the most important person in his world, right?" Natalie murmured softly, unsure if she was speaking to herself or Bianca.
Whether it was her or Isabella, they couldn't compare to Blair in Cedric's heart, could they?
That was right. They couldn't.
At that moment, Bianca didn't know what to say anymore. Initially, Natalie had already given up on Cedric completely, but now… after knowing about Blair, their relationship seemed to be even more hopeless.
Bianca looked into Natalie's eyes. "Do you know whose eyes you received?"
"I don't know. Cly told me they're from a donor who has already passed away."
Bianca fell silent.
When she heard this, there was a suffocating feeling in Bianca's chest.
Even though Cedric had said such absurd things at the time, the brightness in Natalie's eyes right now was truly reminiscent of that man!
Even though there were some things Cedric couldn't let go of, Natalie was undoubtedly the most important person in his heart!
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 678-Natalie glanced at Bianca and said, "Why do you ask?".
"Just curious. I wonder who gave you those eyes," Bianca casually deflected.
Natalie didn't press further.
However, neither of them mentioned Cedric again.
After lunch, Natalie didn't stay with Bianca anymore because she missed Luna. Spending such a long time away from the child was already challenging.
Bianca didn't stop her from leaving.
As they stepped out, they bumped into Zane and the fourth lady of the Entes family, Yvette.
Or was it the former fourth lady now that she seemed to have divorced Alto?
Yvette had tears in her eyes and was pleading, "Zane, let her go! Otherwise, my father…"
Before Yvette could finish, Natalie stepped forward and interrupted, "Zane!"
Their conversation stopped abruptly!
Both sets of eyes turned towards Natalie, and in that moment, she could feel Yvette's dissatisfaction emanating from her gaze.
However, Natalie didn't let that bother her.
She approached Zane. "Have you had lunch?"
"Not yet."
"Why didn't you come back earlier, then? Bia and I have already eaten."
At the sight of Natalie, Zane's gaze softened slightly. Meanwhile, Yvette keenly felt this change.
She looked at Zane, then at Natalie.
What was happening between them? What was this?!
At that moment, Yvette felt like a huge stone was blocking her heart. It made her feel heavy and suffocated.
Natalie said, "You go in first. I'll head back."
"You're leaving already?"
"Yeah, I have to go back."
"I'll have someone accompany you."
There was endless warmth in the man's tone that wasn't there before this.
Natalie shook her head. "No need. I can see clearly now. No assistance necessary."
"Can you see colors clearly too?"
"Of course." Natalie smiled.
Zane nodded. "Alright."
"I'll be off then. Bia is still waiting for you." Natalie emphasized Bianca's name particularly heavily and glanced at Yvette almost subconsciously.
During their time in Yuloria, Bianca had mentioned some things about her and Yvette. This woman didn't seem as innocent as Bianca perceived her to be.
Just now, what did Yvette say?
Let her go…?
Who was she referring to?
This woman from Simeria wasn't as simple as she appeared, especially considering Yvette's years of experience in the Entes family.
Bianca had been back for quite some time now. Hopefully, she had seen through this. After all, she had undergone significant changes herself.
Zane watched Natalie enter the car and waited for her to drive off safely. Once the car disappeared from sight, he turned away.
He looked at Yvette and said, "You should go back. Don't come here again in the future!"
The warmth in the man's eyes was gone!
Instead, there was only endless coldness.
This kind of coldness made Yvette's heart sink even more at this moment.
What was this…?!
"Just now, wasn't that the Jarvis family's daughter who has been wandering outside for years?"
"Yeah."
"You guys…"
Yvette seemed to remember something when it came to this, and her face turned a few shades paler.
She remembered…!
After Zane left the Entes family, he had been hiding within Regal Horizons International.
No matter how many people from the Entes family looked for him, there was no news whatsoever.
Zane had spent a long time working by Natalie's side, right?
Could it be that they…?!
"Zane!" When she thought of this, Yvette's lips trembled.
The suffocating feeling in her chest intensified.
Bianca's presence had already stirred up her dissatisfaction, and now Natalie…!
Thinking of the way Zane had looked at Natalie just now, Yvette felt even more threatened.
Everything had changed!
Truly… everything had changed.
Why? Why had Zane changed like this? Then what was she? What did her years of waiting amounted to?
"You're my sister-in-law. You shouldn't be here!" Zane said sternly, ignoring the tears in Yvette's eyes.
The term made Yvette's already pale face even paler at that moment!
Cold… Zane was so cold!
At this moment, she felt not just the coldness in the air but also a chilling sensation in her soul.
She could feel how cold Zane was. It wasn't just from the coldness in his eyes but also from his attitude.
Previously, he had only shown her tenderness and warmth.
However, why did he and the Jarvis family's daughter…?
Why?!
Zane had already turned and walked in, leaving Yvette standing in the cold wind. She was unable to return to her senses for a long time…!
It was as if her mind had been completely swept away by the cold wind. It left her unable to react or believe what had just happened.
Bianca… Natalie!
Previously, she thought Bianca was her biggest obstacle.
But now, Natalie had appeared…!
How could this happen!?
How could she?
She already had Cedric and Irwin. Why would she have such a relationship with Zane?
Why?
Why did this happen?! - Inside, Bianca was on the sofa, petting the kitten. When she saw Zane return, she put the kitten aside and approached him.
"You're back. Have you had lunch?"
Zane wrapped his arm around Bianca's slender waist without a word.
Bianca fell silent and instantly blushed!
Although they had been intimate in Yuloria, they had never brought it up after returning. Neither of them mentioned what had happened as if it had never occurred!
Faced with Zane's overly intimate touch at this moment, the man's crisp breath almost enveloped Bianca entirely.
Bianca took a deep breath and said, "Actually, I've more or less handled everything here!
It was a subtle reminder and also a chance to secretly observe Zane's reactions.
Since returning from Yuloria, Bianca had indeed dealt with many matters in Verdant Villa.
There wasn't a need to ask why she had done so.
Betrayal was what Bianca despised the most in her life!
Following one master but working for someone else was absolutely intolerable in Bianca's world.
So…!
Even if her relationship with Zane was merely contractual, those people indirectly touched Bianca's bottom line.
The one thing people couldn't tolerate the most was someone touching their bottom line!
"Are you sure?" the man said meaningfully.
The certainty in Bianca's heart became somewhat uncertain at this moment.
Simeria was already a complicated place, and the Entes family was currently in a critical period. How could she guarantee with 100% certainty that all the moles around Zane had been removed? novelbin "Have you had lunch?" Bianca relaxed and allowed herself to be held by the man.
The man's eyes softened with a hint of amusement when she started acting so obediently.
Bianca couldn't see his smile from her angle.
It was a smile so deep, like the gentleness in the ocean's depths.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 679-Zane shook his head. "Keep me company for a bit while I eat?"
"I just had lunch with Nat."
"You could eat something light."
Clearly, Zane didn't enjoy dining alone.
It was dull.
Bianca couldn't deny him and eventually accompanied Zane to the dining room. The room had French windows, offering a clear view of everything inside from the outside.
Seeing Zane embrace Bianca as they entered the restaurant, Yvette's mind was swept up in a storm!
He…!
He had completely changed.
Zane was gentle to everyone else, but he was so cold to Yvette. When he returned this time, it was as if everything between them had never happened.
This feeling made Yvette's heart even heavier.
The suffocating confusion enveloped her entirely.
She had always been waiting for Zane, even during the years of marriage to Alto.
But now, she didn't know what this waiting meant anymore.
It started drizzling.
Yvette stood in the wind and rain, unable to return to her senses. Eventually, her consciousness became increasingly hazy, and she collapsed in the rain.
There were noisy sounds around her, but she couldn't hear anything.
She just… couldn't hear anything.
Why did things turn out like this?
Zane and Bianca were eating in the dining room when they heard about Yvette collapsing outside.
It was only then that Bianca realized Yvette was here.
Before she could react, the man who had been sitting beside her suddenly stood up and strode outside.
Bianca was silent, and her brow furrowed tightly.
Meanwhile, Natalie had gone to Lotus Villa after leaving Verdant Villa. On the way, she received a call from Abigail.
"Cedric's sudden disappearance has thrown all of Wexford into chaos. He really left everything to Irwin.
It doesn't sound like he was scheming something like you thought," Abigail said.
Natalie was silent.
Bianca had brought this up earlier in Verdant Villa!
At the time, Natalie didn't want to talk about it. But now that Abigail brought it up, she understood.
Something was going on in Wexford.
"Nat? Nat!"
"Huh? I'm listening!"
"What's going on with Cedric and Irwin? Why did Cedric hand everything over to Irwin? This is a huge loss for us!" Abigail kept complaining from the other end of the line.
What was this?
It meant that everything she had squeezed out of Cedric's side was now completely irrelevant.
Had she been wasting her time?
Natalie took a deep breath and asked Abigail, "When did he leave Wexford?"
"About twenty days ago, I think? I don't remember the exact date."
Twenty days ago!
Natalie remembered that had also been his last visit to Luna, and then… he was gone?!
"Does anyone know where he is now?" Natalie asked.
"Nope!"
Natalie fell silent.
It seemed that twenty days ago, Cedric had come to Simeria to see Luna after leaving Wexford.
"Where's Kayla?" novelbin "You mean that child?"
"Yeah."
Yes, that child—the one who was incredibly important to Cedric. The child that was more important than his own daughter, even.
Some unpleasant memories were like that. They touched a nerve deep within a person!
Whenever Natalie thought of Kayla, she would remember how Cedric had tried to use Luna to save Kayla. It was the kind of sacrifice he was willing to make to ensure Kayla's well-being, just like he had once demanded Natalie's eyes for Isabella.
Cedric had later claimed he never truly meant to ask for them.
Natalie could sense, deep down, that he was sincere when he said those things.
Yes.
Regardless of how he explained it later, Natalie knew what he said back then was true.
However, she didn't know Cedric's exact reasons for doing what he did. She hadn't wanted to listen then. After all, those explanations meant nothing to her.
Abigail continued, "Forget about that child now. None of his people are in Wexford anymore."
"All of them?"
"Yeah! Didn't I already tell you? He handed everything over to Irwin." Everything?!
So, he was stepping back from Wexford?
Why?
When Irwin arrived at Yuloria, Cedric had departed!
What was Natalie thinking at that time?
She thought Irwin and Cedric had struck a deal for some benefit. She assumed that Irwin had given Frederick's location to Cedric, which was why he left Yuloria.
So, what was happening now?
What happened after Cedric had left Yuloria to return to Wexford?
Her previous speculation about why Cedric left Yuloria had been overturned.
Why did he leave if it wasn't because Irwin gave him Frederick's whereabouts?
Right now, Natalie was left with only more questions in her mind!
And now…!
Logically, everything in Wexford was under his control after he left Yuloria, so why hand everything over to Irwin? Throughout her journey back, Natalie hadn't asked Clyde why Irwin left or where he went.
But now…
"Irwin's in Wexford?"
"Cedric handed everything over to him, so where else would he be if not in Wexford?"
Abigail was exasperated. How many times had she said this?
"That has nothing to do with me!" Natalie said.
Nothing!
Yes, that was how she saw it.
Regardless of what she heard about Cedric and Irwin, it no longer concerned her. When she regained her sight, those two had become part of her past.
Whether it was now or in the future…
They were no longer her concern!
Abigail paused in surprise. "Are you serious?!"
"What?"
"No, I mean… seriously?!"
At this moment, Abigail really didn't know what to say. She never expected Natalie to respond like this.
Could it be that she really…?
"Don't you want to know where Cedric went?" Abigail asked.
They were talking about the entire Wexford here!
Cedric had completely withdrawn from Wexford, taking all his people with him.
So, where did they go? Why hand everything over to Irwin?
"Kayla has also withdrawn from school," Abigail added after a moment's thought.
Kayla withdrew from school?!
It was evident that Cedric's departure meant he didn't intend to return to Wexford this time!
Twenty days ago…
That meant that the last time he was seen was when he visited Simeria to see Luna!
Although her tone was indifferent, Natalie couldn't help but ask, "Did something happen to him?"
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 680-Did something happen to him?
At Natalie's question, Abigail replied, "Nothing!"
"He started transferring a lot of things to Irwin's side after returning from Yuloria."
He started transferring things to Irwin's side upon returning from Yuloria?
So, what was the deal they struck?
Natalie said, "I have something to do. I'm hanging up now."
Undoubtedly, she didn't want to hear about these things! They were all in the past, and she didn't want to dwell on them.
More importantly, she had concluded that Cedric and Irwin were both in the past.
Was she too comfortable with the past to care about these matters?
"Oh, okay."
Upon hearing Natalie had something to do, Abigail didn't continue to pry. She simply hung up the phone. Meanwhile, Natalie's thoughts didn't end there.
Cedric…!
If it wasn't because he had gotten information about Frederick that he left Yuloria, then why did he leave?
And why would he do that upon returning to Wexford?
Why?
When Abigail mentioned all this, Natalie initially thought there might be many conspiracies and schemes between Irwin and Cedric.
Perhaps it was part of some scheme between them!
After all, those two had schemed for Blair's sake for so many years. Who knew what they were plotting this time after causing such a big ruckus?
Screech!
Bang!
Suddenly, her thoughts were thrown off course as her body jerked forward.
She had just crashed into someone else's car.
She looked up to see it was a G-Klasse. As the person from the other car stepped out, she caught a glimpse of his face.
Wasn't that… the Entes family's third son, Austin Entes?
No, it couldn't be!
Austin couldn't possibly exude such a cold aura. She distinctly saw the icy glint in the man's eyes just now. Moreover, the Entes family's third son was rumored to be a fool and never seen in public!
Natalie had only been lucky enough to see him once, so she must have been mistaken just now, right?
That was right!
She must have been mistaken.
How could a fool emanate such an aura? Or were the recent rumors all without basis? - Two hours later, Natalie returned to Lotus Villa. Ultimately, she arranged with the car driver that he would send the invoice to her once the car was fixed.
However, upon returning, she realized she had only obtained the phone number, not… the account number.
So, how would she transfer the money?
Heather asked gently upon seeing Natalie, "Did you go see Bianca?"
Natalie nodded. "Yeah, did you guys have lunch?"
"We did. How about you?"
"I had lunch at Bianca's place."
Heather fell silent. A complicated glint flashed in Heather's eyes when she heard that Natalie had spent all her time with Bianca.
She was aware of the relationship between Natalie and Bianca. Because of this awareness, she couldn't help but feel some underlying concern about how close Natalie and Bianca had become.
"What's wrong, Mom?" Natalie asked when Heather remained silent.
Heather replied, "Nothing much. Right now, the Entes family is going through a crucial period. You should tell her to be careful."
Natalie breathed a sigh of relief at Heather's words. "I thought you didn't want me to associate with Bianca any more."
"Silly girl, what do you take your mom for?"
Previously, when Natalie and Bianca were in Verde City, Bianca had taken good care of Natalie. Now that Bianca was in trouble, should Natalie just cut ties with her?
When Natalie was with the Johnson family, who weren't exactly good people, Bianca never considered cutting ties with Natalie.
Although the Jarvis family couldn't intervene in the matters concerning the Entes family, they wouldn't go as far as severing ties with Bianca just because of her association with them.
After hearing Heather's words, Natalie felt even more touched by Heather's sense of justice.
"I knew you were a person of great integrity, Mom."
"You brat," Heather scolded, but her words were filled with affection for Natalie.
However, whenever she thought about Natalie's emotional issues, Heather couldn't help but feel a headache. From yesterday until now, they hadn't mentioned anything about Wexford. But she believed that given Natalie's hatred for Cedric, Natalie must have some idea of what was happening in Wexford.
Because of this, Heather looked at Natalie with even more concern.
"I'll go keep Luna company," Natalie said to Heather.
Heather nodded. "Okay."
Heather watched with a complicated glint in her eyes as Natalie walked away. Then, she sighed.
Evidently, she was unsure of what to say about this matter.
The current situation… had become so complicated…!
• When Natalie returned to her room, Luna was already lying on her bed and clutching a milk bottle. When Luna saw her, her eyes widened in an adorable manner. Natalie loved Luna to bits, and seeing her like this made her heart even softer and more indulgent. "Are you ready for your nap?" "Yeah. Stay with me, Mommy." "Okay." "… " "I'll go change my clothes!" Natalie said. novelbin She went to the wardrobe, took out a set of pajamas, and changed into them. When she came out, Luna had already fallen asleep. Luna tended to fall asleep surprisingly quickly when Natalie was with her. Such a child was so easy to care for, and it made one's heart ache with tenderness. Natalie's eyes shimmered with gentleness as she got into bed. She embraced the child as if holding the whole world at that moment. "Sweetie…" Natalie murmured softly, her words filled with affection for the child. Luna nestled into her arms. She found a comfortable spot and fell into a deep, peaceful sleep. Natalie watched the Luna's even breathing through her tiny nose… which resembled that person's! That person…! Now, in Natalie's heart, Cedric had become… that person? He was a man who wasn't even worthy of a name in her world! Natalie and Luna had a peaceful nap that afternoon. When Clyde returned, some workers came to the villa to change the lights. "Why do they need to be changed?" Natalie asked. "It's too dark. Now that it doesn't affect you anymore, it's natural to return things to how they were before." Natalie fell silent for a moment upon hearing this! She just remembered those lights that had suited her perfectly, but were indeed too dim for ordinary people. Last night at dinner, she had felt the lights were too dim. "Yeah, it's time to restore them." Her world should also return to its original state and not be entangled with the past. She should purely… enter into the world she was meant to have. But what exactly should her world look like? When Natalie thought about it, she was filled with confusion and questions. When he heard her profound tone, Clyde frowned and looked at her. "What are your future plans?" Natalie remained silent. Her future plans? Natalie had to admit that the sudden question from Clyde really caught her off guard!