A Divorce After My Rebirth by Gentle Rain in June

Chapter 266 Even if He Only Wanted to Protect Her

Irwin’s outstretched hand hung in the air, but he showed no signs of irritation. Eventually, he retracted it naturally.

When he looked into Natalie’s eyes, there was no hint of blame in them. Rather, there was a gentleness even more pronounced than before.

“It looks like someone’s upset!”

Natalie remained silent, quietly eating her food.

However, this apparent calmness made others keenly aware of her emotions.

Natu

Seeing Natalie’s silence, Irwin gently pulled her small hand.

Still, Natalie remained silent, not even looking at Irwin. From the moment she saw Cedric to the recent incident involving the fifth son of the Entes family, Natalie realized that in these two years, Irwin had placed many of his people around her.

Even though she knew Irwin wouldn’t harm her, this level of integration beyond the usual boundaries wasn’t something they could handle right now.

Even if he only wanted to protect her, it wasn’t acceptable!

Originally, it was supposed to be a date. However, this meal ended in an unsettling atmosphere,

On the way back, the two exchanged silent glances. When Natalie opened the car door to leave at the Lotus Villa, Irwin stopped her.

“Nat, how do you view our relationship?”

This sudden question stiffened Natalie.

How did she view this relationship?

To be honest, she had never thought about it before.

She turned to look at Irwin.

“Since Verde City, I’ve been protecting you.” Irwin said seriously before Natalie could respond.

A warm feeling surged through her heart. Looking at the warmth and seriousness in the man’s eyes, it felt like she was back in Verde City.

She remembered the first time she saw Irwin.

serious and profound gaze. At that time, she even doubted

suppressing the pain in her chest,

knew this was Irwin’s explanation–an explanation for those

her.

a moment’s thought, she added, “Withdraw those people. It’s enough that I have my

“Okay.” Irwin nodded.

Natalie finally breathed

was only because she

she had grown closer to Irwin, and

no matter how close the relationship, she wasn’t comfortable having someone’s people all

she was afraid. This invasive way of being involved made her fear losing herself

invasive presence. A person without self could not protect herself or those around her.

let herself repeat

have a magical allure. He always drew people in and

she had been restraining herself from

looking for her that day, he didn’t appear before her

week, she felt like she had returned to normal life.

to

said warily when she saw who it was.

and said to Leon, “Don’t

“Yes, ma’am!”

Natalie’s words. Karina

what would come, would

man was here, there were probably many

car door opened with a thud, and Cedric’s hand

a gentlemanly gesture, but with a strong aura of dominance.

looked worriedly

her hand in the man’s palm. Everyone present felt

said, “So, what do you want to talk to

of existence Maple Peak is in Simeria?”

Maple Peak? Irwin!

knew what the mysterious master

“I know.”

quite bold, daring to let you get so close

Cedric. She spoke mockingly, “I was bold back then too!”

realm with a snake like him.

in the confined space became tense.

was both compelling and uniquely carefree. This feeling gave the impression that as she spoke these words, she felt no discomfort at all, as if she had completely let