Chapter 37 She Can’t Afford It

Her hatred stung his heart, but he remained resolute.

‘I’m not asking you to remain blind forever. It’s temporary. Isabella needs the surgery now, and I will find suitable eyes for you as soon as possible…”

Before he could finish his sentence, Natalie slapped him hard across the face.

Temporary?

What was that supposed to mean?

She glared at Cedric one last time and turned to open the hospital room door. Then, she said coldly, “She can’t afford my eyes, and neither can you.”

With that, she left, ignoring the man who radiated an icy aura behind her.

Cedric had finally said it.

Natalie had given up on having any illusions about him, but it still hurt when it came to this moment.

Ten years. They had ten years together…!

What drove him to make such a decision for another woman?!

What was the reason behind it all? 1

Natalie asked herself these questions repeatedly but couldn’t find the answers.

If Cedric didn’t tell her, she… would never know.

Natalie had no recollection of how she left the hospital. In the car, she called Bianca. Blanca must have been very busy since she only answered at the very last second.

She didn’t sound like she was in a good mood.

“Nat.

Bia, are you okay?

hinking of what Cedric had said, Natalie’s heart clenched. She had always known that when it came to Cedric, he would react like this if pushed too far.

Bianca responded, “Tm on my way home. Are you at home?”

“L be back soon!”

“Alright, I’ve bought groceries. I’ll cook something delicious for you.”

but she knew

was no way he would spare

Bianca, Natalie looked out of

in her eyes, and her face was

she called

Stephen quickly answered, “Nat!”

I need a

there no one in Verde City who can handle this case for

“There is, but Cedric…”

was a seasoned man and naturally

I’ll have Mr Yancey

“Okay,” Natalie replied.

her divorce, Natalie knew that no one else in this city would

City was

apartment, Natalie heard the sound of running water coming from the kitchen. She was surprised by how quickly Bianca had reached home. She changed her shoes and walked over to find Blanca standing by the sink. The

and turned off

and said, “Oh, you’re back? Why don’t you get

that, nothing had been cooked yet. Natalie looked at Bianca’s clothes and noticed the cardboard

in her eyes as she said, “I’m

already know?”

Natalie nodded. “Yes.”

“Did he threaten you?”

Natalie hesitated.

a threat. Their relationship had escalated to

just a threat. He even…!

Natalie didn’t know what to say. She despised Cedric and wished for his

that two people who were once deeply in

each other’s

head and said, “Bia, don’t worry about my issues for

girl. If I don’t take care of you now, who will? Who

for you?”

firm! I’ll get a new job soon, and I’ll still be able to

person without any family. If she didn’t help her, Cedric would probably

Bianca’s hand. She looked

buck up and stand up for yourself! Let those people see that you’re not someone who depends on a man but a man who begged her to depend on

laugh through her tears. Bianca’s words

you’re so beautiful when you smile. Is

it’s not Natalie replied.

to this extent after spending

was simply not worth

down. At this point, she didn’t feel like cooking at

takeout dishes. It was then

happened to

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