The coconut juice from Evergreen Peak was famous. It was even available in Simeria.

Heather often drank it, claiming it was excellent for the skin.

"It's so fresh and has a subtle taste," Natalie remarked.

"Authentic juices tend to be like that," Clyde said.

Natalie nodded. "Yes, it's very nice."

The taste was indeed pleasant, something she had grown accustomed to. She used to dislike coconut juice for its thick, cloying taste, but this one had a refreshing sweetness. It was the taste of nature.

Not far away, Cedric and Irwin stood on a wooden platform, watching the bonfire party in the square.

Irwin asked, "Are you leaving now?"

Cedric nodded. "Yes, I'll go ahead."

Irwin hesitated, feeling a tightness in his chest.

"Why aren't you over there?" Cedric inquired.

"Clyde is there. Also, she's likely happier without my presence."

As he said this, Irwin's voice carried endless bitterness.

Cedric said he felt trapped and that there was no way out for him and Natalie.

What about Irwin?

Wasn't he in the same situation?

Natalie's indifference towards him was obvious, and her aversion to his presence sent shivers down his spine.

"At least she has the Jarvis family behind her." Cedric sighed.

Irwin agreed. "Yes, thankfully."

At least there was the Jarvis family.

Cedric recalled their previous life when she was in the darkness...

Even though she didn't have anything, she still boldly demanded a divorce. Even though she knew she would suffer if she left his side, she did it without hesitation. Natalie's actions showed how strong her principles were.

Once hurt, she would use all her strength to protect herself, making it impossible for anyone to get close.

Cedric turned away and said solemnly, "Irwin, if there's even a glimmer of hope between us..."

finish his sentence, but

him and Natalie, Cedric wouldn't give up, no

feeling, and Cedric had tasted it

He left.

Cedric... really left.

all the brightness in his life would belong to Natalie after

-

with a gentle warmth in the firelight. It was this tenderness that left Irwin and Cedric

Because...

smile on her face, the smile that they both cherished, would vanish completely.

Natalie back to her wooden cabin. Meanwhile, Irwin stood on the other side of the wooden stairs, observing

evident she was smiling because

tonight," Clyde

obediently nodded.

"Go on, then."

"Okay."

and Xyla accompanied Natalie into

approached Irwin. The former was dressed in sportswear and exuded a sunny, boyish

understand... There was no sunshine

and he used Clyde's past to

they had ultimately given

Cedric had given up!

other hand, Irwin remained silent and

surgery all set?" Clyde asked with a heavy tone, his eyes

Irwin nodded. "Yes."

sure everything goes smoothly,"

"Of course," Irwin replied.

nor Cedric would allow any mishaps during the surgery. All they wanted was

an important operation, everything was

Clyde nodded, "That's good."

here until

it's over, I'll take

Irwin fell silent.

Take her home?

what did

Natalie's

Irwin

said, "Don't even entertain such thoughts.

words were sharp

a suffocating feeling in his chest, and Clyde's words

suffocating... it was downright

Let go?!

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