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A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 681- When Natalie had been trapped in the darkness before, she had lived her life aimlessly. So, no one ever asked her about her plans.

What plans could she have at that time?

But now, Clyde had asked!

After all, she had fully recovered and become a normal person.

Natalie looked at Clyde. "Maybe I'll go back to work at the company? But I don't want to do management anymore!"

She was telling the truth.

Before Clyde returned, Regal Horizons International's burden was on her shoulders, and she felt suffocated.

Especially at that time, she couldn't see clearly what role Winona played, so it gave her a headache.

At that time, it felt like she had no choice but to bear all the responsibilities.

But it was different now!

With Clyde as her brother, she naturally had more choices and wasn't fixated on everything as before.

"You should do something," Clyde thought for a moment and said.

Natalie asked, "What do you think I should do?"

"What do you want to do?"

"I want to be your assistant!"

An assistant?!

That would really be a waste!

After all, Stephen spent a lot of manpower and time cultivating her, and now she just wanted to be an assistant?!

"Pathetic!" It was the first time a man had spoken to her in such a tone.

Natalie pursed her lips.

How was it pathetic?

Couldn't people have what they wanted in this world?

She really didn't like standing in such a high position. It always made her feel like she was in the eye of the storm.

Previously, she had no choice but to endure it. But now that she didn't need to, why bother!?

"There are some projects at the company. Why don't I handle the designing for those?" Natalie asked after thinking for a moment.

Before returning to Regal Horizons International, she had started Auro Studios in Verde City.

She had some experience in designing.

Clyde nodded. "That's fine."

People always need something to do!

Otherwise, they would eventually become disconnected from society after a long time. If that happened, it wouldn't be good for Natalie in any way. novelbin Having something of her own to do would make a difference.

Although accompanying Luna was important, it would also be a lot of pressure for the child if Natalie was always with her.

As a parent, one had to distract themselves most of the time. - It was settled!

Natalie would become an affiliated studio under Regal Horizons International, and all designs belong to Regal Horizons International.

Because of her restored vision, her life and future had returned to the right track!

Obviously, her life would have returned to normal if Irwin and Cedric weren't involved. As soon as the two were present, nothing good would happen.

Half a month later, Irwin returned!

Natalie felt as if her initially soaring passion was hit by a hard rock when she heard the news!

Irwin's appearance also made her realize that things that were left in the past… didn't stay there!

Everything was just her own assumption. - How long had it been since Natalie last came to Maple Peak? Once, she rarely came here. And after seeing that photo, she came even less.

Yet Irwin came and brought her to Maple Peak, seemingly telling her in this silent way that she was still married…

And to remind her where her home was!

At the dining table, Natalie picked up the lukewarm water in front of her and took a sip.

She asked, "Do you have time this afternoon?"

"Why?"

The man across from her was dressed in a pure white lounge outfit. He exuded an air of nobility and elegance, and there was a serious look on his face!

"Let's get a divorce!" Natalie said in a cold and indifferent manner.

As she finished speaking, Irwin tensed. Something flickered in his eyes at this moment.

But it was fleeting, and he instantly calmed down.

Irwin picked up a well-cooked piece of beef for her. "Stop being silly, okay?"

There was endless indulgence and gentleness in his tone, as if he was dealing with a mischievous child!

However, despite the calmness of his actions, Irwin knew in his heart that Natalie wasn't being silly, just like Cedric before.

When she realized the importance of Isabella in Cedric's world…

She wanted a divorce like crazy.

At that time, she had nothing. Yet, she dared to do something like that so decisively.

But now?

Now, she had the backing of the Jarvis family.

Therefore, her determination to leave instantly gave Irwin a sense of distance.

If she ran far away, Irwin could still chase her down.

But what if her heart was also far away?

Natalie looked at Irwin flatly and said, "Do you think I'm joking?"

"I know I'm not worthy!" Irwin said bitterly.

Yes!

He wasn't worthy… He didn't have the right to be with her. In fact, he wasn't even worthy enough for her to joke around with like this.

"Do you know what kind of consequences there will be if you divorce me now?!" Irwin asked.

Consequences?

Once, when she was arguing for a divorce with Cedric, that man grabbed her and also asked her the same question.

Whether in her previous life or this one, it was the same!

From the beginning, Cedric had the mentality that she would never leave him, so it was settled.

No matter what happened in their life, Natalie wouldn't leave?

Yes!

That was Cedric's mindset.

And now, Irwin had asked this question.

It was as if every time Natalie made a choice when something happened, she had to be extremely cautious.

Otherwise, it would lead to terrifying consequences.

But would things really turn out that way?

"You're just going to bring up the Entes family again, right?" Natalie shot back.

Yes!

The Entes family.

The Jarvis family definitely wouldn't want to be associated with them, and they were a family that Stephen had always avoided.

Though Stephen had always kept away from them, the Entes family wanted the opposite. They wanted to be entangled with the Jarvis family!

Why had nothing happened in the past half month since Natalie returned?

It was because news about her marriage with Irwin had already been spread before she stepped foot in Simeria!

So, the Entes family couldn't use Natalie to get Stephen involved!

But if she divorced Irwin, it was likely they wouldn't care that she had been married twice! There was no guarantee that someone from the Entes family wouldn't come up.

"Since you know, why bring up divorce with me now?" Irwin asked in an indulgent tone.

The look in Natalie's eyes towards Irwin became sharper.

When it came to emotions, she never compromised on anything, even if it led to serious consequences.

She had proved it back in Verde City.

But now… everything was different!

No matter what consequences arose back when she was in Verde City, they were all on her. But now, she had to consider her family, who was supporting her.

A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 682-For years, Stephen had been avoiding the Entes family.

Avoiding them was one thing, and not getting involved was another.

But when the Entes family insisted on getting involved, it would inevitably lead to unimaginable conflicts…!

No matter how she analyzed the situation, now was not a good time for her to divorce Irwin.

But what about her?

The Jarvis family didn't want to be involved with the Entes family. She and Irwin absolutely didn't want to be involved either.

The air became tense!

Just as Natalie was about to say something, Irwin said, "At least wait until after this period, hmm?"

His tone still held endless indulgence.

Naturally, she knew what Irwin meant by waiting after this period. He was asking her to wait until the dust settled within the Entes family.

But the Entes family's seal was missing now, and Frederick's whereabouts were also unknown. So, the time it would take for the dust to settle within the Entes family… was actually indefinite!

No one knew who would ultimately find that seal.

But the position of the head of the Entes family wasn't just about that seal or that document.

There was also the support of these prestigious families!

So, this matter for now…!

Natalie looked at Irwin with a sharp and deep gaze. "Do you think the Jarvis family can't resist them?

"And are you saying you will?"

Would she?

Was the Entes family a vortex in which she would involve the Jarvis family?

The sound of clinking cutlery and utensils told everyone around her what kind of mood Natalie was in right now, and Irwin laughed.

There was amusement in his laughter because he naturally knew Natalie's choice.

It was just that the reason for this choice was bitter.

While eating, Natalie asked, "What deal did you make with him?"

"Who?"

Irwin didn't immediately understand Natalie's sudden question, but realized what she was asking after a moment.

Obviously, she was talking about Cedric!

"What do you think the deal between us was?" Irwin's tone was more bitter when he countered her question.

"Who knows?" Natalie replied somewhat casually, but it was enough to show how cold she was.

"In your mind, are we always plotting?"

"You two do a lot of things, but it has nothing to do with me!" Natalie said.

The only thing that mattered was something Natalie found hardest to accept right now, and Irwin seemed to have noticed.

Was this woman trying to cause trouble for him?

Irwin had to admit that she had succeeded in just that.

Looking at Natalie's indifferent attitude now, Irwin understood why Cedric felt trapped back then.

She couldn't accept it!

She was still talking to him now, but if it were Cedric, she probably wouldn't even bother to acknowledge him, right?

Indeed!

Irwin had only done one thing to her, and that was enough for her to treat him with such an attitude.

So, what about Cedric?

With all the things he had done to her, it wouldn't be strange if Natalie never wanted to see him again.

Irwin took a deep breath and asked in a tense tone, "Nat, do you really hate him so much?"

Natalie raised her eyebrows at his question. She set down her cutlery and looked at the man across from her. Her eyes deepened at this moment, and she smiled.

"What? Isn't this what you wanted to see?"

What he wanted to see?

Indeed!

It was what he had always wanted to see.

He wanted to see Cedric and Natalie reach this point, which he had planned long ago!

But when it really came to this moment, it felt suffocating!

Perhaps if he didn't know the truth about Blair, he could have felt better. He could repeatedly tell himself that Cedric deserved all of it.

But it was different now!

Now, it was really different.

"Don't worry, he'll never appear in front of you again," Irwin looked at Natalie and said with a hint of bitterness.

"Never?" Natalie asked.

"Yes. Never again!"

This statement weighed heavily.

Although Irwin and Cedric had fought for so many years, they had also been entangled for so many years. The relationship they had before made it so that they understood each other enough.

In Irwin's memory, Cedric was such a proud person. How could he allow himself to show such a novelbin wretched side to Natalie?

He wouldn't. He wouldn't allow it!

Natalie fell silent. The melancholy that flashed in Irwin's eyes made Natalie frown even more.

At this moment, she stared at Irwin without a word. No one knew what Natalie was thinking in her heart, and her eyes were dark and cold.

The meal felt somewhat oppressive.

After dinner, when Natalie was about to return to Lotus Villa, Irwin said, "Three days."

"What?"

"I'll be here for three days. At least stay at Maple Peak during that time, okay?"

Natalie fell silent. The displeasure in her eyes was evident, and her face became even colder after she heard Irwin's words.

"Don't go too far!"

Too far?

"The people from the Entes family are very sensitive. None of them are simple people. Since we've decided not to give them any chance, enduring three days should not be difficult for you, don't you think?" Irwin explained.

"For me, every second spent with you feels suffocating!"

Natalie's tone was far from polite.

Irwin's already suffocating heart felt even more pained hearing Natalie's blunt words.

Was it suffocating?

It was!

He finally understood what Cedric meant when he said there was no way out in his relationship with Natalie.

Cedric was having a miserable time in the darkness. Meanwhile, Irwin was beside Natalie.

However, he had to endure her coldness, leaving him nowhere better than Cedric.

"I've said what I needed to say. It's up to you to decide," Irwin said in the end.

Natalie fell silent.

As the man turned away, he gave off an air of desolation.

Natalie just looked at him coldly. Her gaze was colder than ice, devoid of any warmth she once had.

Her heart remained unwavering!

In the past, Natalie thought that only dead people lacked emotions!

Yet, she never expected to become so emotionless one day.

Just then, her phone vibrated. Natalie glanced at the caller ID to find that it was a call from Lotus Villa's landline.

She answered, "Hello."

"Miss, Madam asks that you stay in Hillside Villa tonight and not come home to Lotus Villa."

"What happened?" Natalie's brow furrowed tightly at the news of not being allowed to return home.

After all, such a thing never happened in the Jarvis family. So, why were they telling her not to come home now?

The servant on the other end of the line sighed. "Mr. Johnson's mother is here!"

Rebecca?

When Natalie heard that Rebecca had gone to Lotus Villa, her expression instantly turned cold.

A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 683- How long had it been since Natalie heard that name?

The name made her three years of marriage with Cedric agonizing! The name of the woman who constantly suppressed her!

Rebecca had always compared her to those other women and was never satisfied with anything Natalie did…!

How long had it been?

Ever since the fire at the detention center years ago, Natalie hadn't seen Rebecca. Natalie never bothered to inquire about where she had been or how she was doing all these years.

After all, Rebecca was an insignificant existence in Natalie's life now!

With the end of her relationship with Cedric, these people had become her past completely.

But she never expected them to come back.

Why was Rebecca here?

"What does she want?" Natalie took a deep breath, feeling a bit dizzy. Obviously, even now, Natalie wasn't too keen on facing the topic of Rebecca.

The servant replied, "It's because of Mr. Johnson's disappearance!"

With Cedric leaving Wexford and disappearing without a trace, such significant news was known everywhere. No matter where Rebecca e was, she would also naturally know. She must have been frantic looking for Cedric these past few days.

That was why Rebecca was here!

Natalie never wanted to see Rebecca again, and Rebecca probably had the same idea, right?

If it weren't for Cedric going missing, Rebecca probably would never want to see Natalie, right?

"I got it," Natalie said before hanging up the phone.

Originally, she was going back to Lotus Villa, but now, she obviously wouldn't! Turning back, she glanced toward the stairs where Irwin had already gone upstairs.

Natalie stood alone and contemplated!

In the end, she returned to Hillside Villa.

Meanwhile, Rebecca was having a conversation with the Jarvis family.

Heather's expression was unpleasant as she coldly said, "You should leave. She won't see you…!"

"Mrs. Jarvis, you're also a mother! I think you should be able to understand my feelings!" Rebecca said with suppressed emotions.

Rebecca had known…!

She had known Natalie's identity for a long time, and she even made concessions regarding Cedric and Natalie's relationship. However, Rebecca never expected to receive such news when she finally settled down to enjoy her later years…

Her son had disappeared from Wexford!

What did that mean?

Back then, when Cedric went into prison for Natalie's sake, Rebecca felt as if her heart bled!

At that time, she had decided…

If Cedric came out of prison and pulled himself together, she wouldn't care about the reason.

Even if he did it for Natalie's sake…

She would forget about everything and no longer involve herself in their affairs.

Yes!

That was Rebecca's concession.

She would step back and give them their space. That was what she would have done!

But now…

What was going on?

Her heart ached terribly!

When Heather heard Rebecca's words about how she should understand as she was also a mother, her already uneasy heart grew even more tumultuous.

She picked up the teacup and splashed the liquid onto Rebecca's face!

"Understand? You want me to understand a woman who tortured my daughter and treated her as an outsider after marrying into your family?!"

How could Heather possibly understand such a person?

How dare Rebecca ask for Heather's understanding? Did she have the right?!

Rebecca felt the cold sensation on her face. Suddenly, she looked even more disheveled than before.

However, even in such a state, she didn't have the right to blame Heather.

Rebecca took several deep breaths and said, "Please… let me see Natalie."

Rebecca had never imagined that she would one day have such difficulty meeting Natalie. But who could she blame for all of this? It was all her own doing that led to this point!

"She won't see you. Leave!"

Heather was utterly blunt. She knew what Rebecca meant to Natalie. Now that all of this had become a thing of the past for her, Heather wouldn't let Natalie see these people who haunted her like nightmares!

Indeed!

To Natalie, Rebecca and the others were like nightmares.

Heather truly cared for her daughter. So, no matter what happened, she wouldn't let Rebecca see Natalie.

"Mrs. Jarvis!"

"You've been trying to climb the peak while pushing others down. What right do you have to see her?"

In the past, Rebecca had looked down on Natalie so much. Now, Heather wanted to make her feel completely outclassed.

Rebecca's expression changed slightly.

Heather's words were sharp, leaving her speechless.

After taking several deep breaths, Rebecca couldn't suppress the anger in her heart any longer. That anger burst out like a broken dam.

"I just want to see her once!"

Just once is enough!

Rebecca's restrained tone indicated that her emotions had reached their limit.

Without waiting for Heather to respond, Rebecca continued, "Right now, I have nothing. Do you understand?!"

Indeed!

Rebecca had nothing left.

Her son was missing, and Christina was still in prison. No matter what methods Rebecca used, she couldn't get her out.

Heather responded without hesitation, "Your loss has nothing to do with me. There's no reason for me to sympathize with you, right?"

"Why can't you put yourself in my shoes and imagine if you had nothing?"

"I'm not like you! I don't need to put myself in your shoes!"

Who did Rebecca think she was?

When Rebecca had everything, she was extremely arrogant.

Even if Heather hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she could tell from Natalie's demeanor what kind of suffering Natalie had endured in the Johnson family.

No mother could forgive someone who hurt their child. Heather already owed her children so much, so she wouldn't compromise in this matter.

Rebecca looked at Heather in anguish.

"I just want to know…!"

"She doesn't know where Cedric went! That's the only answer you'll get even if you meet her!"

"I…"

"You don't need to hear it from her mouth!" Heather sharply interrupted Rebecca's words.

Rebecca fell silent. novelbin At that moment, her already poor complexion turned even more lifeless.

Natalie didn't know?

Then… did no one know where Cedric was?!

Was this the result of Rebecca's neglect?

How could this happen?

"It was Natalie, wasn't it?"

Rebecca's tone was initially pleading, but now it turned sharp.

She looked at Heather with malice!

Rebecca had been aware of what happened in Wexford during this time, as well as the changes between Natalie and Cedric.

But what could she do?

Her son was so stubborn!

She had interfered too much in their lives in the past, so this time, she decided not to get involved. She also believed that her son could handle everything and would surely be able to bring Natalie back to his side.

A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 684- But Rebecca never expected this.

She never expected such news to be waiting for her at the end.

How could this have happened?

How did things escalate to this point?

Natalie had repeatedly pressured Cedric!

She… hated him!

Did she hate him for not protecting her all those years?

"If she wants revenge, why not take it out on me? It was me! I was the one who wanted to tear them apart! I was the one who looked down on her!"

Rebecca's emotions were completely out of control.

Yes, it was her!

It was Rebecca who brought them to this point of enmity. She never imagined that the moment two people in love turned against each other would be so hysterical.

It was… terrifying!

Heather listened indifferently to it all. "It's over. Everything has ended."

Yes!

It was over!

At least, that was how it was in Natalie's view. Natalie had accepted this ending calmly, right?

At that moment, Rebecca choked out, "No, it's not. She hasn't gotten her revenge on me yet."

Rebecca didn't need anything else. She didn't want anything else. As long as Cedric was safe, she could bear any consequences!

Heather's eyes dimmed.

Revenge? On Rebecca?

"It seems like you're really not on the same level as us!"

Revenge? Such a word was too harsh!

What Natalie did to Cedric was never revenge.

Those who didn't understand this didn't know anything at all!

"He didn't do anything wrong!" Rebecca continued as if she hadn't heard Heather's words.

Yes.

Regarding Natalie, Cedric didn't do anything wrong. The only mistake he made was insisting on being with Natalie back then. No matter how others tried to stop him or what happened between them, he insisted on being with Natalie.

That was what hurt Rebecca the most!

Back then, she looked down on Natalie. Rebecca couldn't bring herself to like Natalie at all. She thought Natalie was too delicate.

With how petite she was, it was clear she couldn't bear children. Rebecca couldn't allow her son to be with such a woman.

Her son was so outstanding. There were so many good women in the world. Why did he have to set his sights on Natalie?

"Hah!"

Heather snorted when she heard Rebecca say that Cedric hadn't done anything wrong.

"Then, in your view, what would you consider to be wrong?"

At that moment, Heather finally understood why Cedric was so indifferent to right from wrong!

With a mother like Rebecca, what kind of morals did he have? Rebecca had raised Cedric, and a mother's influence on her children was immense.

What was considered to be wrong?

When Heather asked Rebecca this question, the latter also silently asked herself…

What was wrong?!

"Me. I was the wrong one."

"Hah…!"

What a great mother Cedric had! At critical moments, she took all the blame upon herself.

Heather looked at Rebecca and mockingly said, "This is all really your fault."

Didn't Rebecca also have a hand in pushing Natalie and Cedric to this point?

Heather recalled that Rebecca had taken Isabella in as her goddaughter and even been very kind to her.

Rebecca knew full well what Isabella's existence meant in Cedric and Natalie's relationship, and she still insisted on bringing Isabella into her circle.

Although Rebecca had taken different measures later on, those were far from enough.

That was Heather's opinion.

It was wrong… Ultimately, it was still wrong, wasn't it?!

"Just leave!" novelbin Heather couldn't be bothered with someone like Rebecca, whose values were so skewed.

In fact, there were plenty of people like her in Simeria. It was why Heather rarely participated in the social circles of married women over the years.

They were filled with a bunch of boring women with questionable values and were truly unappealing in every aspect.

She wouldn't waste her time with them.

At that moment, Rebecca looked at Heather and pleaded, "Mrs. Jarvis, I'm begging you!"

"What good does it do for you to beg me?" Heather shot back.

"I just want to know what happened to him!"

Rebecca had never been in such a desperate state in her life.

However, she never imagined that Natalie's parents would be such high-ranking individuals in Simeria!

When she found out about Natalie's identity, why hadn't Rebecca met Heather?

It was because Rebecca couldn't face her.

The only thing Rebecca could do was to withdraw from Cedric and Natalie's lives, but this withdrawal was so bitter!

Rebecca never expected that the next news she received about their lives would be about her son in such a state.

How could she accept this?

"I just want to know if my son is okay!"

Where in the world was he?!

Heather was also a mother!

Once, Heather had also desperately pleaded with the heavens like Rebecca was pleading with her now.

When she saw Rebecca's desperation, Heather also felt like showing some mercy!

However, just thinking about how Rebecca had treated Natalie in the past made her emotions uncontrollable.

She said, "He took all his people and left Wexford without even thinking of taking you. It shows he's disappointed in you as a mother."

Rebecca's face was already ashen, and it turned even paler upon hearing Heather's words.

Disappointed?

Did disappointment mean Cedric could discard his own mother? Did he even understand what his departure in this manner meant to Rebecca?

Even though she hadn't been involved in this period, she had always kept an eye on him!

Despite feeling some disappointment in him regarding Natalie and Christina's matters, he was still her son.

It was different. No matter how disappointed he made her, Cedric was still her only son.

Now, Heather's words undoubtedly struck Rebecca hard.

The pain slowly but surely spread through her heart, and it was so suffocating…!

Rebecca left Lotus Villa in a daze.

At that moment, she felt as if she had lost everything. The Johnson Manor was once so magnificent.

But ever since Cedric left, the Johnson family had completely fallen.

Originally, she had been very devoted to the Johnson family. After learning about Cedric's background in Wexford, she also came to terms with it.

Actually, Rebecca was a woman with a tragic fate. From beginning to end, she never knew what kind of person her husband really was.

Even his life and death… had nothing to do with her!

Was it because she didn't want to be involved?

No. It was because that man never gave her a chance to be involved! Even her only son had done the same.

For some unknown reason, Cedric left Wexford and returned to the Johnson family. When he did so, Rebecca gave him everything the Johnson family had.

She thought that was the best for her son!

But now, looking back, what was the point?

Those… meant nothing to Cedric and that man!

"Why… Why?"

Why did it have to be like this?

Looking back now, Rebecca realized how unbearable her life had become, and she didn't even know how she had ended up where she was today.

A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 685-Cedric was fated to have a complicated destiny because of Wexford!

And his father… was the same. - Natalie returned to Hillside Villa for dinner. The lights in the villa had mostly been changed.

After their trip to Evergreen Peak, Lydia and Xyla returned to Hillside Villa to take care of things.

At this moment, Natalie said, "I still like bright lights!"

She spoke the truth!

Lydia and Xyla exchanged glances. "We like it too."

Natalie smiled.

So, that was how it truly felt to see the light. This was why a person needed always to take care of their eyes.

Losing one's sight would truly mean losing one's whole world!

Just then, the phone on the table vibrated. Natalie glanced at the number and saw that it was Irwin.

She answered, "Hello."

"Where are you?"

"Hillside Villa."

"Dylan will come to pick you up."

"Irwin, I told you…"

"Nat, I've said what I had to. I'll only be here for three days."

So, did they have to put on a show for these three days? To let everyone in the Entes family know that they were truly married? novelbin Natalie fell silent, and the suffocating feeling in her chest intensified at his words!

"I think you know what matters more."

Should she know?

Even if she didn't, his constant nagging made it crystal clear.

"Fine!"

Without waiting for the man on the other end of the phone to say anything else, Natalie hung up.

Undoubtedly, she was unwilling to interact with Irwin, let alone see him. However, it seemed that the man wouldn't let her off easily.

After hanging up the phone, it didn't take long for Dylan to arrive in his car.

Natalie couldn't bring herself to show a stern face to Dylan and eventually got into the car.

Natalie remained silent inside the car as she gazed out the window.

Halfway through the journey, Dylan, who was driving, suddenly said, "Don't hate him!"

Natalie was silent.

Upon hearing this, she looked at Dylan with a complicated glint in her eyes. Yet, beneath that complexity, there was an endless coldness.

Dylan could tell that Natalie had a strong reaction whenever these matters were brought up. In fact, he could only imagine what she felt when she discovered the truth behind everything that had happened!

Dylan kept his eyes on the road ahead and continued, "Actually, you're not a shadow to him. You're his solace!"

Solace?

When Dylan said these words, there was a hint of bitterness in his tone. He had personally witnessed how much pain and madness Irwin had experienced because of that person.

Irwin had gone through such madness, and he had also experienced so much pain after he discovered the truth…!

Over the years, Dylan had always wondered if Irwin could make it to the end if Natalie hadn't existed.

Or if Irwin met Natalie before Cedric did, then perhaps Cedric wouldn't have had any chance afterward.

When Irwin learned about Natalie's presence, Blair's shadow had always overlapped with her.

Irwin would watch Natalie from afar with a complicated glint in his eyes, but there was also a comforting solace.

At some point, Irwin began to look at her differently, unlike before.

Then, he… stopped!

The schemes, the hysteria, were meant to make Cedric taste the bitterness of losing his beloved…!

However, in the end, those schemes took on a different twist.

Irwin stood by Natalie's side.

While plotting against Cedric, he also protected Natalie time and time again. He wanted Cedric to taste what he deserved. Yet, he didn't want Natalie to get hurt.

He changed!

It was as if he had become a completely different person.

Irwin was no longer solely focused on scheming against Cedric. His heart… was thoroughly shaken.

Natalie had completely pried open the tightly sealed, icy heart of his.

"Hah!"

In response to Dylan's words, Natalie just snorted coldly.

Solace?

Of course, it was solace!

After all, her face bore an eighty percent resemblance to Blair's.

When Dylan heard Natalie's response, he knew she hadn't let it go, not even a bit!

There was too much.

In her world, too much had happened.

"Whether you believe it or not, he had feelings for you long ago and never intended to hurt you."

If Irwin hadn't harbored feelings, then despite her resemblance to Blair, he wouldn't have repeatedly saved her from perilous situations.

His heart was cold and devoid of warmth!

It was difficult for anyone to enter Irwin's heart after that incident, but Natalie was different!

When Dylan saw Irwin helping her, he knew… Irwin had indeed developed feelings for Natalie, and he…

couldn't bear it!

However, at that time, it seemed everything with Cedric had already become irreversible, so Irwin kept intervening time and time again.

Natalie said she was just a substitute!

At first, that was true…!

However, she was no longer just that.

"Mr. Warren, please stop!" Natalie's tone grew stern.

Clearly, she didn't want to say too much on this matter. Some things didn't need to be said much.

After all, things had already reached this point.

Dylan frowned as he looked at Natalie.

"Don't be too cruel to him."

Yes.

To Dylan, Natalie's current attitude towards Irwin was cruel. Even to Cedric, it was cruel! They had both let her down and placed all the blame on her. And now, they were slowly returning everything to her.

They were trying their best to make it up to her!

Naturally, they didn't want her to spend the rest of her life consumed by hatred. They hoped she could live a little more freely, even if it meant using the most extreme measures to ensure she wouldn't suffer any harm in the latter part of her life.

"Cruel?" When she heard these words, Natalie laughed sarcastically.

She said, "Mr. Warren, don't you think it's cruel that a woman had to protect her child with her life after being hurt by her husband?"

"Or do you think I should endure all those cruelties on my own?"

It's one thing for her to suffer alone, but to involve her child…!

Nobody knew how Natalie truly felt when she found out others orchestrated all the cruelty she had endured.

Now, Dylan was saying she was cruel!

Was she cruel to Irwin?

Or did Dylan not know what Irwin had done to her in the past?

Was that why he drew such a conclusion?

Dylan fell silent. From this brief conversation, he could sense that Natalie had deep-seated grievances, and making her let go of everything in her heart might not be so simple.

In the end, silence prevailed.

The rest of the journey was made in silence, and they arrived at Maple Peak without exchanging another word.

However, when they went in and saw who was inside, Natalie's already unpleasant expression sank even further.

The atmosphere instantly became chilly!

A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 686-Irwin had actually…!

Natalie turned abruptly and headed straight for the door, but suddenly…

Thud!

The sound of someone's knees hitting the marble floor heavily, accompanied by Irwin's somewhat stern voice, rang out.

"Nat!"

Natalie paused in her tracks.

Her whole body was trembling.

Her expression was stormy, and the veins on her hands were visible from how hard she clenched her fists.

It was clear how much she hated the person inside the room, or rather, this hatred arose because of Cedric and Irwin.

It was such an overwhelming hatred that it sank deep into her bones… and her very soul!

After a moment, Natalie finally managed to suppress the anger in her heart slightly. She glanced sideways, and her delicate profile looked so cold and dangerous.

Yes, dangerous!

Natalie said flatly, "You wanted me to meet her?"

Her… Rebecca!

Irwin fell silent.

At this moment, every word Natalie spoke seemed to radiate with danger.

Rebecca choked out, "It was me!"

Regardless of how Rebecca had left Lotus Villa or how angry she had been, she realized something when she finally saw Natalie in person.

Natalie had become such a proud woman!

Or rather, she was born proud.

That was why Natalie always seemed indifferent during the years with the Johnson family, no matter what Rebecca said to her.

At that time, everyone said that her daughter-in-law was very obedient. She would always do whatever Rebecca asked of her.

Even when there were banquets at the Johnson Manor, Natalie would come over to help. She wasn't as delicate as those other wealthy daughters-in-law.

She even went to the kitchen to help!

But Rebecca knew that Natalie didn't do all of those things because she respected her. Natalie only did it for Cedric's sake.

At first, she was still trying to please Cedric's family.

However, after a long time, she even couldn't be bothered to talk to Rebecca!

If Cedric wasn't there, Natalie wouldn't even bother going to the Johnson Manor.

She had always known…!

Natalie always seemed like she was being surpressed, but she was actually filled with pride and determination.

And now, Rebecca understood!

Natalie was born with pride and determination. She would have done anything for Cedric then.

She used to be such a compromising person. Now, she was equally decisive.

"I wanted to see you!" Rebecca said.

Yes, she was the one who insisted on seeing Natalie.

"You?"

"Yes. Don't blame him for this!"

"Then, how did you get here?"

How did she get here?

Natalie turned around, looking at Rebecca sarcastically.

Just one glance made it hard for Rebecca to breathe!

How did she get here?

Rebecca looked at Irwin blankly. She was obviously not too clear about the relationship between Irwin and Cedric.

She didn't know their relationship! When she came out of Lotus Villa in despair, Dylan had brought her here.

Back in Verde City, Irwin and Cedric had always been at odds.

However, Irwin treated her with courtesy when she arrived here and knew she wanted to see Natalie.

He even…

But why?

Natalie sneered. "Don't kneel like this, I can't afford it!"

With that, she turned around.

Back when Natalie was with the Johnson family, she never thought Rebecca would kneel to her, even if she hated her to the extreme!

Yes…!

Natalie hated her…!

Those venomous words Rebecca had uttered still echoed in her ears to this day. Rebecca had cruelly killed her child…!

Yet, Rebecca told others that Natalie and Cedric had been married for three years and hadn't even had a child!

In fact, such venomous words were nothing.

But just the thought that Natalie had lost her child because Rebecca had tampered with her pregnancy medicine…

That was the most unbearable thing for Natalie.

How could she endure it?

No one knew…!

Natalie had been looking forward to having a child so much then!

When she found out that the child's own grandmother had gotten rid of them…

That was the first time Natalie had felt such hate!

From that moment on, she stopped trying to please Rebecca. All the compromises she made for Cedric before were also gone.

Every time she went to the Johnson Manor after that, it was only because of Cedric. Even if she went, she rarely paid attention to Rebecca.

Why was Rebecca kneeling before her now?

Was it because she was trying to atone for her sins of killing Natalie's child?

If so, Rebecca should kneel!

However, Natalie knew that wasn't the reason.

People like Rebecca would never know what remorse was.

Rebecca was practically crawling on the ground. "Natalie, do you know where he is!?"

"Tell me! I just need to know where he is!"

Rebecca's tone was somewhat hoarse.

She had exhausted all her options of finding Cedric. When her people couldn't find Cedric, the only person she thought of was Natalie.

After all…

After all, what?

They had been together for so many years?

But if Rebecca hadn't been involved, Cedric and Natalie would have been fine for the rest of their lives.

However, in the end…

"Given how things are between him and me, why would you think I'd know where he is?!" Natalie replied sarcastically.

Rebecca trembled violently after hearing Natalie's words.

Would Natalie really know Cedric's whereabouts?

If it was in the past when they still had feelings for each other, then Natalie might have known where Cedric had gone.

But things were different now, very different!

She might really not know where Cedric was now.

With this thought in mind, Rebecca's heart sank.

"No… You must know!" Rebecca trembled as she looked at Natalie.

She was afraid. novelbin At this moment, Rebecca was truly afraid. She was afraid that Natalie didn't know… afraid that Natalie knew nothing!

If even Natalie didn't know where Cedric had gone, then… who else in this world would know?

She was really going crazy!

Natalie fell silent.

As she listened to Rebecca's hysterical tone, her eyes were filled with a coldness. She was completely indifferent to Rebecca's desperation!

Natalie never expected that she would be this emotionless one day. However, she truly felt nothing.

"Natalie, I beg you, tell me where he is! I really have nothing left…" Rebecca pleaded.

Rebecca had finally managed to let go of everything and decided to live out her old age peacefully. She had decided to no longer meddle in Cedric's affairs but never expected to receive such news.

"I really have nothing left… nothing at all!" Rebecca said bitterly.

As long as she knew where her child was, it would be fine even if she grew old alone.

If this was truly a punishment from God, then… she would accept this punishment, but she had to know where he was.

What happened to him? Why did he give everything to Irwin? Why did he want nothing at all?!

What exactly happened in this period?!

A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 687-Rebecca never thought things would come to this point today, but now, she was truly scared.

She didn't know what happened to Cedric before he disappeared.

She didn't know what he had endured!

She had endured enough in her lifetime. She didn't want Cedric to also endure such things in life!

Rebecca was truly a pitiable person!

Her husband left her world by dying back then.

Now, her son left her world by disappearing.

Rebecca didn't know what happened in between, but she knew it wasn't simple.

But… was she even significant in their world?

Why didn't she know about such an important matter?

No one told her!

Or was it that she was nothing to them?

"Even if you have nothing, you deserve it!" Natalie said harshly and turned to leave.

As she reached the door, she added, "I don't know where he is!"

Rebecca fell silent. She instantly collapsed under Natalie's firm words, losing all her strength.

Her eyes were hollow.

She… deserved it…!

What terrible things had she done? She just wanted her children to be okay, so why did she deserve this?

And how could Natalie not know Cedric's whereabouts?

When Rebecca heard Natalie say that she didn't know where Cedric was, her world collapsed!

She trembled all over.

What should she do?

Countless despair swept over her like this.

Once… she had caused so much despair to Natalie. Now, it felt as if the despair had returned to envelope her.

Even when she lost her husband, she had never felt such pain. But now, after listening to Natalie's words…

The pain was excruciating!

"Why? Why…?" Rebecca muttered.

Her eyes were hollow, as if she had lost her soul. - Natalie exited the building and headed straight for the main gate. Her phone was in her hand, and she was calling a driver from the Jarvis family to pick her up.

However, before the person on the other end of the phone picked up, her hand was suddenly empty.

Irwin's chilling aura surrounded her, and Natalie turned around to see him hanging up the phone with a cold face.

Then, the man looked at her. He was suppressing some emotion in his eyes, but Natalie flatly met his eyes. She seemed not to care about his feelings at all.

Irwin took a deep breath and said, "You can't treat her like this!"

Was he referring to Rebecca?

Natalie was silent.

Then, she smiled coldly!

Irwin said she couldn't treat Rebecca like this?

Natalie raised her eyebrows. There was a question in her eyes, and she waited for Irwin to continue.

Was Irwin behaving this way because of his relationship with Cedric?

"From what I've seen, you and Cedric didn't have a good relationship!"

At least, not since they started fighting.

But now, Irwin had even brought Rebecca over?

And he said she couldn't treat Rebecca like this?!

"I never thought I'd ever hear such words from your mouth!"

Natalie's tone was cold. novelbin Irwin stood frozen in place. At that moment, he came to an abrupt realization.

Yes!

In her mind, he and Cedric had always been arch-rivals. She didn't even know the methods he had used to stay by her side this time.

So, Natalie concluded that it was Irwin… who had driven Cedric out of Wexford.

In their struggle, Irwin ultimately won!

And that was how Irwin managed to remain by her side. But did Natalie have to accept it just because he wanted to stay?

What does it mean to win?

In matters of the heart, there was never a winner or loser!

"Am I just a ruthless person in your eyes?"

"Yes."

Irwin fell silent.

Natalie looked at him and added, "I just don't understand what you're doing now."

She especially didn't understand why he was treating Rebecca this way.

She was thoroughly confused.

Irwin remained silent.

Her words suffocated him!

As Natalie turned to leave, Irwin said, "Nat, I know you've been holding a grudge for a long time, but you really can't treat her like that."

She was Cedric's mother, and Cedric was…!

What Rebecca said was true. She had nothing left.

"Hah…!"

Though Natalie really couldn't understand, every word Irwin said now was quite funny to her.

What does he mean she couldn't treat Rebecca like that?

"So you're saying that she can treat me the way she did?"

"She has lost everything!"

"That's her own fault!"

"You can't say such things!" Irwin said, his tone turning stern.

Natalie fell silent.

She couldn't say such things?

How many times has it been today? How many times has Irwin emphasized this?

But no matter why he emphasized it like this, none of this had anything to do with her.

What caused Natalie to hold such a grudge?

During the three years of her marriage to Cedric, her resentment slowly accumulated. She had endured so many grievances from Rebecca, but she could set aside most of them.

But among those grievances, there were absolutely things Natalie couldn't forgive.

And now, she finally reached this point.

After Natalie had expressed all her feelings, it was hard to suppress them all!

Once, Natalie was so restrained. But now, she was so indifferent and cold!

Seeing their painful expressions, Natalie didn't even have a hint of sympathy in her heart. - Natalie left, and Irwin was helpless.

Rebecca murmured in agony, "She doesn't know? Even she doesn't know?

At this moment, Rebecca seemed to have lost all rationality! Her mind was only filled with Cedric, as if that name was all she had left in the world!

Before coming here, Natalie seemed to be the only lifeline Rebecca had. But after Natalie also said she didn't know, Rebecca really didn't know what to do.

Truly… she didn't know what to do!

"Aunt." Irwin pulled Rebecca up.

Rebecca looked at Irwin blankly.

Irwin said, "I'll help you find him!"

Irwin would help her?

Would he… really?

How long had it been since anyone said they were willing to help her?

It had been a long time!

Since that person left, she had changed beyond recognition. Many people in the Verde City social circle said she was a woman who was hard to understand! And even if they interacted, those people were not sincere!

Many gatherings were just about showing off.

When she had lost everything and was helpless, those who used to flatter her stayed far away. No one was willing to help her.

This was the first time…!

Since the Johnson family fell into ruin, this was the first time someone had offered to help her.

A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 688- Rebecca choked up as she looked at Irwin, Cedric's sworn enemy.

Or at least… that was what she thought!

"Will you really help me?"

Would he really? None of those who seemed to have a good relationship before ever helped her once, so would Irwin… really lend her a hand?

Irwin nodded. "Of course!"

"Why?"

Although Rebecca's mind was in chaos now, she wasn't foolish!

Everything that Cedric had in Wexford had been handed over to Irwin. Why would Cedric do that!?

Everyone who knew about it was confused. They also wanted to know the reason.

Rebecca didn't know what happened in Wexford. She only knew that before Cedric disappeared, things were chaotic. All the major families were involved, making it impossible to see the situation clearly.

But she never anticipated the Cedric would suddenly disappear. He should have completely controlled Wexford, so why did he suddenly throw everything away?

Why did he give it all to Irwin and disappear?

"You just have to wait for news about him," Irwin said when Rebecca asked why.

He didn't answer. He couldn't disclose anything and simply just told Rebecca to wait for news.

Rebecca fell silent.

He told her to just wait…!

Only those who have waited would know how cruel and desperate waiting could be.

Rebecca couldn't remember how much of her life she had spent waiting. If she could choose, waiting would be the last thing she would want to do.

Waiting was truly terrifying and cruel to her.

But now, what other options did she have besides waiting?!

In recent days, she had been as frantic as a lunatic as she tried to find Cedric, but each effort ended in failure.

But could she really trust Irwin?

When Irwin was in Verde City, he had turned everything upside down to get in between Cedric and Natalie.

Could she really trust such an adversary? - Natalie called for a driver to pick her up, then went straight back to Lotus Villa.

When Heather saw Natalie return, she breathed a sigh of relief.

"Weren't you supposed to be at Hillside Villa?"

Rebecca knew about Lotus Villa, and Heather was worried that she might return anytime.

"Rebecca went to Maple Peak!"

"Maple Peak?" Heather repeated.novelbin Was it Irwin?

"I've already seen her," Natalie replied.

Heather's expression turned worried upon hearing that Rebecca was at Maple Peak.

"Did she do anything to you?" She scrutinized Natalie carefully, but couldn't see any signs of distress.

However, considering Rebecca's madness, Heather remained concerned. Especially now, with Cedric missing, Rebecca was capable of anything.

Seeing the concern in Heather's eyes, Natalie felt a twinge of guilt.

"Don't worry, Mom. She didn't do anything to me."

"That's good."

A mother who had lost her child could go mad and lose her senses! Although Cedric volunteered for this, Rebecca might wish to gouge out Natalie's eyes if she found out!

And Cedric was seriously…!

Perhaps he had given up all hope with Rebecca, or his accumulated resentment against her had reached its peak. So, he only took Kayla when he left and didn't bother about Rebecca.

Did he intend on living out the rest of his life without seeing Rebecca again?

For a mother to have left such an impression on her child showed that it hadn't happened over a short period of time, and it definitely wasn't due to only one or two incidents.

"Be careful during your time in Simeria. Have Lawrence accompany you, okay?"

Lawrence Yarrow was one of the elite security guards of the Jarvis family. He was skilled, and Heather knew Natalie would be safer with him by her side.

"Don't worry so much about it," Natalie said.

"Be cautious when necessary; Rebecca isn't a good person. I've seen that."

"Okay."

If this could reassure her family, Natalie was okay with whatever they did.

Seeing her nod, Heather felt somewhat relieved.

Natalie thought for a moment and asked Heather, "What about Leon?"

Previously, Leon had gone to Wexford. But now that things in Wexford have escalated, what was he still doing there? Since Stephen didn't want to be involved there, Natalie didn't see why Leon needed to remain in Wexford.

"He's still in Wexford," Heather replied.

"Oh, okay."

He was still in Wexford!

Natalie didn't inquire further about what he was doing there, as it was not important to her.

It was good to have men at home. That way, women didn't need to worry too much.

Since Clyde returned, Natalie felt much lighter. When all the responsibilities were pressing down on her before, it felt like she couldn't breathe.

• Luna was always happy when she was with Natalie, and Natalie felt that Luna's smile was a healing balm on her soul. "Sweetie, do you want to attend early education classes with Mommy?" Natalie asked. In fact, Lunad used to attend early education classes. But because of Cedric's actions, the entire Jarvis family had become vigilant. After Cedric had taken Natalie away to Yuloria, Heather had worried about any mishaps with Luna, so she kept her indoors all the time. But it wasn't good to keep a child indoors all the time. Just because there was danger outside didn't mean a child shouldn't go out at all. There was still so much for Luna to learn! "Okay." Luna nodded eagerly, and Natalie smiled. Having Luna attend early education classes was so she could attend a good kindergarten in the future. It was also so Luna could participate in activities and socialize with other children early on. Although Natalie currently worked for a design studio under Regal Horizons International and provided various design plans for the company, she had more time to spend with her child, thanks to Clyde. Previously, when Natalie attended early education classes with Luna, her eyesight wasn't very good. Because of that, she couldn't see the other parents around her clearly and didn't chat much with them. But now she could see clearly. Confidence filled her face, and she slowly mingled with the other parents this time. As she conversed with them, she learned that many of the parents were already raising a second child in their families. As the women started to get comfortable with each other, the subject of their conversations also became more casual. "Have you thought about also having a second child, Natalie?" Natalie was initially stunned at the question. The woman who had asked the question seemed to sense Natalie's awkwardness and kindly changed the subject, "Don't even think about a second child. It's too painful!" "Once the child comes into the world, there's no room for regret! A child is not something you can return." "Is that so?" "Of course, even though there may be help at home, the child is yours, and you have to do many things yourself. People say that love makes women lose themselves, but I think it's having children that really makes women lose themselves!"

A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 689-Natalie smiled.

In such a relaxed atmosphere, it was easy for people to unwind. She felt like attending early education classes wasn't just for the children's sake! More than that, it was about easing the postpartum mood for moms.

"Is it really like that?"

"Yes! When you have one child, it feels so easy. Then you have another one, thinking it'll be fun, but it turns out the child ends up playing you."

"Hahaha! Exactly! Don't underestimate babies! They'll really make you understand what it means to voluntarily give up yourself!"

Voluntarily give up oneself?

Was having a second child really that bad?

At this moment, Natalie also noticed that many second-time mothers weren't wearing makeup.

Having one child was already enough to keep one busy. After having a second child, it got even busier, and going out became a hurried and chaotic affair.

"After listening to you all, I'm definitely not having a second child," Natalie said with a laugh.

The group of people continued chatting comfortably.

On the surface, they were all laughing and joking, but no one knew what they were really going through in their hearts.

It was the same for Natalie. She… was unwilling to have a second child, but it wasn't like she would get a chance anyway, right?

Natalie had to admit that she never thought about this issue before. Now that she thought about it, she couldn't help but feel a bit…!

Luna really liked her classes. On their way home, Luna said softly, "Mommy, remember to bring me early tomorrow. We were ten minutes late today."

Natalie was silent.

Were children nowadays so conscious of time?

She looked at Luna and said, "Alright!"

In her tone, there was nothing but relief and indulgence.

In the beginning, Natalie was worried that Luna wouldn't adapt, but now it seemed she could completely relax.

Children would only actively participate in something when they really liked it. They would refuse to go if they disliked it!

So, it seemed that Natalie didn't need to worry about that.

At least for now, it seemed there wouldn't be any problems when Luna started kindergarten in the future. - Back at Lotus Villa, Heather had already prepared lunch. Although they had some snacks at the education center in the morning, they were still hungry. novelbin "How was it?" Heather asked Natalie.

Natalie felt it had gone pretty well.

"I have to go to the studio in the afternoon, so you can play with her then."

"Okay."

Heather looked at Natalie, who now seemed completely back to normal, and felt very relieved.

Being able to let go of the past was Natalie's greatest redemption and forgiveness to herself. So, seeing her in better shape now was quite reassuring.

"Nat."

"Yeah?"

"Do you like that person?"

"Who?"

After Natalie had asked that, she realized who Heather was referring to. The only person Heather could be talking about was Irwin.

And when Irwin was mentioned, Natalie's expression couldn't help but darken.

Natalie took a deep breath and said, "It doesn't matter if I like him or not. Everything between us is over!"

Natalie's words were firm.

Heather fell silent. When she heard Natalie's answer, she was stunned!

Ultimately, she guessed right. In Natalie's mind, she didn't want to be too involved with either Irwin or Cedric.

This was the best evidence of that now.

Natalie looked at Heather. "What's wrong?"

"It's good to be clear about these things!"

Although Cedric made such a big sacrifice for Natalie this time, they both knew that Natalie couldn't find out about it.

Once Natalie knew, who knows what would happen!

They had gone through too much and understood what they had to endure for it.

Heather really didn't want Natalie to get involved in such things anymore.

It wasn't because Heather was ungrateful that she thought this way.

But having witnessed a person who had truly experienced such things, Heather understood that forgiveness shouldn't be spoken so lightly, especially by those who hadn't encountered such pain and despair.

Right now, Heather knew that if Natalie discovered the truth about what Cedric had done, it would only cause her more pain!

There wouldn't even be a question of forgiveness or not.

And Natalie wasn't a fool. She seemed to sense something, especially given the magnitude of the situation in Wexford.

There was no way she wouldn't have any doubts!

But no matter how she doubted or suspected, she never thought in that direction.

After lunch, Natalie was truly busy in the studio. It was likely because of her personality. Even though the studio was under Regal Horizons International, which belonged to her father and brother, she treated her work very seriously and diligently.

The studio already had several people working in it. Clyde had recruited them all, and they were all very reliable.

And her work officially began. With new people and a new work environment, she bid farewell to the past completely!

Just then, her phone vibrated. It was a message notification. Natalie picked up her phone and checked.

It wasn't a message. Someone had requested to send her a message, and she had to approve it.

Natalie frowned. She wasn't too used to unknown people sending her messages, but she accepted it nonetheless. And when she confirmed it, the person sent her a few invoices.

When she saw the invoices, Natalie instantly remembered who it was. It was the person she had collided with before, the one whose car she had damaged.

[Please send me your account number.] Natalie typed rapidly and sent it to the person.

The other side replied directly, [Deliver it to Orchid Bay.] Natalie frowned!

The person was asking her to deliver the money to Orchid Bay?

In this day and age, wasn't a bank transfer more convenient? Obviously, Natalie couldn't understand the other party's request.

She replied, [Let's stick with bank transfer.] However, after sending the message, there was no response whatsoever. No matter how many messages Natalie sent afterward, the other party didn't give her a single reply.

"This person is so…! Ugh!" Natalie muttered as she slammed her phone heavily on the table.

She couldn't help but wonder if people nowadays were all so strange. Especially the ones she encountered now, at least in her opinion, were absolutely eccentric!

Send money over in person? Who had the time for that?

Or was this person still using cash in this day and age? Did this person completely refuse to accept new payment methods?

It was possible, she supposed. Otherwise, why wouldn't they even give her an account number?

She didn't bother anymore.

Throughout the afternoon, Natalie was busy designing blueprints. Recently, Regal Horizons International picked up a project in Simeria. Because of that, she naturally needed to devote more time and energy to it.

After all, Regal Horizons International had an international reputation, so they were more cautious.

As she was about to finish work, her phone vibrated. Natalie picked it up and saw that it was a call from Caleb.

Caleb?

She answered, "Hello, Caleb."

Her tone softened involuntarily. Obviously, it was because of the trouble she caused him during the previous mishap!

Natalie hadn't expected Caleb to call her after returning to Verde City.

"I'm in Simeria, but I can't reach the person who was supposed to pick me up. Can you come and get me?"

Natalie fell silent.

Caleb couldn't reach the person who was supposed to pick him up?

A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 690-With how serious Caleb sounded, Natalie didn't doubt him and replied without hesitation, "Wait for me."

Caleb replied gently, "Okay."

After hanging up, Natalie neatly packed away the blueprints on her desk and placed them in a drawer.

Then she grabbed her car keys and headed out. novelbin Glancing at her watch, she realized it was almost time to finish work. If she went to pick up Caleb now, she definitely wouldn't make it home in time for dinner.

After all, it took forty minutes to drive to the airport.

She called Heather. "You don't have to wait for me for dinner tonight."

"Is work too busy? You haven't fully recovered yet, so don't strain your eyes too much," Heather said concernedly.

Upon hearing that Natalie wouldn't be coming home for dinner, Heather naturally assumed Natalie was working overtime.

"It's not overtime. A friend has arrived in Verde City, and we're planning to have dinner together,"

Natalie explained.

"Alright, come back early, and don't drink," Heather instructed from the other end of the line.

Heather was now worried about Natalie every single time she was away from home. It was probably because of everything that had happened before, and Heather was now traumatized.

"I got it," Natalie replied before hanging up and focusing on driving.

The drive was smooth, and forty minutes later, Natalie arrived at the airport to pick up Caleb. He was wearing a gray coat with a navy blue scarf, looking exceptionally gentle.

As soon as Caleb spotted Natalie, he began walking toward her with his luggage in tow. Natalie moved to take his suitcase, but Caleb skillfully evaded her and said, "How can I let a lady do the heavy lifting?"

He believed in treating women with kindness and respect, so how could he allow Natalie to do such a thing?

Natalie chuckled. "I didn't expect you to be quite the gentleman."

"Shall we?" Caleb prompted.

"Didn't Yvonne come with you?" Natalie asked. She wondered why Yvonne, who usually accompanied Caleb everywhere, was absent this time.

At the mention of Yvonne, Caleb stiffened, and he replied, "She resigned."

"Resigned?"

Natalie was taken aback. People like them typically signed long-term contracts for positions like personal assistants.

"She resigned after the last time I saw you," Caleb explained.

Last time?

Was it after the incident where they claimed the child was Caleb's to make Cedric back off?

Natalie didn't dwell on that particular matter too much. She was shocked by the news that Yvonne had resigned.

"You let her go?"

They talked as they made their way towards her car. Natalie sensed a hint of resignation in Caleb's demeanor when this topic came up.

This person really shouldn't spend too much time on the darker side of the world. Natalie had unconsciously always thought this way about Caleb.

Caleb glanced at her and said, "When a person's heart is no longer there, keeping a shell is extremely dangerous."

His words carried weight, and Natalie wholeheartedly agreed with Caleb's perspective. It was indeed risky to cling to something that no longer held true.

"You're right. Keeping a shell can be dangerous."

This was especially true for someone like Caleb, who was involved in various matters. If things turned sour with Yvonne, it could cause trouble for him. Parting amicably was beneficial for both parties.

Caleb noticed Natalie heading for the driver's seat as they got into the car.

"Let me drive," he insisted, clearly concerned about her eyes.

After their phone call at the airport, Caleb regretted it. Natalie had recently undergone eye surgery, and her eyes might still be recovering.

Sensing Caleb's concern, Natalie reassured him with a smile, "Don't worry. My vision is perfectly normal now."

As they settled into the car, Caleb observed Natalie closely. "Can you really see everything now?"

"Of course," Natalie replied confidently.

Caleb felt reassured by her response. Natalie glanced at Caleb and asked, "What do you feel like eating tonight?"

"Are you inviting me to dinner?" Caleb teased.

"It's already this late, so of course, we'll eat together," Natalie replied.

Caleb chuckled. "The food at the revolving restaurant in the Simeria Tower is good. Let's go there."

"Alright."

Natalie was familiar with the revolving restaurant atop the tower, which offered a panoramic view of Simeria. It was a romantic spot popular among couples and even frequented by social media influencers.

On the other hand, Irwin had been repeatedly trying to call Natalie.

Rebecca had been emotionally unstable and desperate to see Natalie since yesterday. It was evident that she believed Natalie was the only one who knew Cedric's whereabouts.

Despite Irwin's attempts to reach Natalie via phone, she never answered.

"Dylan."

"Yes, sir."

"Find out where she is." Irwin's tone was tense and cold.

He was leaving Simeria tomorrow. It was just for a day, and she couldn't endure even that?!

His mind felt extremely chaotic!

The saying that the ones left behind were the most tormented… felt really true.

Dylan nodded. "Alright."

Dylan went downstairs immediately to find out where Natalie had gone.

Meanwhile, Natalie took Caleb to the revolving restaurant atop the tower. They sat by the window.

Roses adorned the table, and the warm light added a touch of romance to the ambiance.

Caleb ordered the dishes, indicating his familiarity with the place. Natalie focused on eating. She rarely dined out, especially after returning to Simeria, where Heather maintained strict control over her lifestyle and health.

"How does it taste?"

"It's delicious," Natalie enjoyed the flavors.

A hint of amusement flickered in Caleb's eyes at her answer.

"Shall I leave the car for you to use after this?" Natalie asked.

The two seemed like familiar friends.

Natalie looked at Caleb while cutting her steak. As Caleb ate, he replied, "Sure, if you don't mind. I won't be staying here long."

"Alright." Natalie nodded.

But the next moment, Caleb suddenly looked at her and said, "Yvonne is pregnant!"