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.”

somewhat, but she knew how Cedric

he

of the car window. She

eyes, and her

she called

Stephen quickly answered, “Nat!”

need a

City who can handle this case

“There is, but Cedric…”

Stephen was a seasoned

Yancey

“Okay,” Natalie replied.

able to help her manage her divorce, Natalie knew that no one else in this city

one in Verde City

arrived at the 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.

and turned off the

you’re back? Why don’t you

had been cooked yet. Natalie looked at Bianca’s clothes and

was a flash of guilt in her eyes as she said, “I’m sorry. I’ve caused you

already know?” Bianca

Natalie nodded. “Yes.”

“Did he threaten you?”

Natalie hesitated.

a threat. Their relationship had escalated

than just a threat. He even…!

didn’t know what to say. She

imagined that two people who were once deeply

for each

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

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

for you?”

offer from another law. firm! I’ll get a new job

she didn’t

back of Bianca’s hand. She looked up to

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

help but laugh through her tears. Bianca’s words were

that amusing? Look, you’re so beautiful when you smile.

it’s not Natalie replied.

after spending ten years with

simply

Natalie outside, and they sat down. At this point, she didn’t feel like cooking at

of takeout dishes. It was then that Bianca noticed the bandage

“What happened

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