What a statement!When Natalie heard those words, she laughed—a crazy, tear-inducing laughter."Nat!"Her laughter, in the end, stabbed his heart.Their relationship shouldn't be like this. Why did it have to come to this point? And at this stage, who should be blamed?After her moment of madness, Natalie suddenly seemed to calm down. However, even in this calmness, Cedric could still feel her body trembling."It's like I'm like someone without free will in your world, Cedric," Natalie said.Once, when they had been together....Even in their past life, others used to say she had a luxurious life. They said that Cedric cherished her so much and that she didn't need to do anything. She just needed to be the young mistress of the Johnson family and live a good life. But only Natalie knew...She never had any freedom after she got together with Cedric.Regardless of anything, it was always Cedric who made decisions between them. She was never in control. Now, as she spok
When conflicts and disagreements occurred between Natalie and Cedric in the past, Natalie would diligently recall the beautiful moments they shared. Initially, she believed her encounter with Cedric was wonderful and worth remembering.But later...! Too much happened between them. It was to the point that even those beautiful memories couldn't support her to move on. She completely let go of this man. Now, Natalie was glad that she had let go of him early. If she had discovered the shocking conspiracies hidden between them when she still cherished him deeply...Natalie didn't think she would have been able to endure it."I'll let you decide everything else, but about us going to Yuloria... you'll have to listen to me!" At this moment, Cedric's tone became more forceful.Natalie felt her heart sank when she heard this.Cedric carefully placed her on the bed. His presence was so strong at this moment, and Natalie could clearly sense it. This sensation made her heart tigh
When Natalie heard Lydia's words, she stiffened instantly.Lydia was right. If Heather were to know about her current situation, she would worry. At this moment, Natalie's restlessness and longing to return to Simeria quieted down."Miss.""Lydia, bring me some water," Natalie took a deep breath and requested."Of course," Lydia said and hurried out of the room. She soon returned with a glass of water for Natalie.Cedric watched from outside. He saw how everyone in the room calmed down quickly, and there was finally some relief in his eyes. It seemed that having familiar faces around made a significant difference. No matter what he said in front of Natalie now, she wouldn't listen. That was the most distressing part.But things were better now. With Lydia and Xyla by her side, Natalie seemed a bit calmer.When the plane landed in Yuloria, it felt like even the air had cleared up. While the climates in Simeria and Wexford weren't great, Yuloria was renowned as a habitab
Currently, Natalie seemed to have become indifferent to everything! In the past...Cedric felt that Natalie had let go of everything. But after she learned about Blair, it felt more than that...!"Mr. Johnson, please let go of Ms. Natalie!" In the end, Lydia couldn't stand it anymore. She stepped forward and stood in front of Cedric. Cedric had to admit that this girl had some courage. Even in this situation, she knew how to protect Natalie.Cedric looked at Lydia, and his eyes dimmed. "Move!"His voice was cold and dangerous."Ms. Natalie doesn't want you to hold her!" Lydia exclaimed.Cedric was silent.Natalie didn't want him to hold her?!The chill that was already present in the air became even colder under Lydia's words. However, Lydia didn't give in."Mr. Johnson, the fact that Ms. Natalie is here in Yuloria with you and not insisting on returning to Simeria is already her limit for you."Limit?That was right! Natalie wanted to go back to Simeria. With how
As soon as Cedric finished speaking, the air instantly became silent. Even those apart from Cedric and Natalie, especially Lydia and Xyla, felt their hearts rise to their throats. They all sensed that something was off with Natalie.Naturally, Cedric felt the same! What kind of existence was Blair in his world? Natalie knew, especially after reading the documents. Blair was a presence a thousand times more important than even Isabella or Kayla.Throughout the years...Only now did Cedric mention Blair's name, indicating how deeply he had buried her existence in his heart. The pain associated with her was something Cedric never wanted to face in his lifetime. It was too agonizing. Every mention of her made his heart ache to the point of suffocation.Yet, at this moment... When her name was brought up again, his heart couldn't help but tighten.Blair...! Natalie chuckled coldly. The mockery in her smile made Cedric's chest feel even more constricted."Nat!""Tell
As Cedric got out of the car, he instinctively moved to carry Natalie. However, Natalie called out, "Lydia!""Yes, Miss."Just as Cedric was about to reach out, Lydia hurriedly approached Natalie, extending her hand to carefully assist Natalie out of the car.Listening to the surroundings, Natalie concluded that it was nighttime here.A cool breeze swept in. It wasn't chilly but rather pleasant, giving off the fragrance of flowers, some of which she couldn't name. The scent was delightful, creating a likable atmosphere.Upon entering the courtyard, both Lydia and Xyla held Natalie carefully to support her. "Miss, be careful. There's a threshold!"Threshold? Natalie couldn't help but wonder about the place Cedric had brought her to. There was the smell of wood and a faint odor of paint, unfamiliar but pleasant. It instantly brought a sense of peace to her heart."Sir, you've returned." The butler said as he approached, bowing respectfully to Cedric.Cedric nodded. "I'll be
Back then, Cedric never had the time to accompany Natalie to such leisurely places. Natalie was not particularly against eating. When she returned to Simeria, she found the taste there quite unfamiliar. During her time in Wexford, she also struggled with the food. But thankfully, Irwin was considerate! Without Isabella and Kayla around, Cedric's attention was completely focused on her. If those two were present, Natalie would have had to make do.Thinking about this, Natalie asked, "How long has it been?"Natalie's sudden question made Cedric's heart leap to his throat. Clearly, he understood the implied meaning in her words."Nat, I'm sorry," Cedric said in a deep tone.During this period, he realized how much he had neglected Natalie, especially after she had found out about Blair.He was in complete panic.Past feelings... always carried a heavy weight. When faced with trouble, most people hope not to deepen their past feelings. However, upon reflection, the past feeli
In their previous life...!Initially, she would always cause a mess when she reached out for something.But now? Was it a habit formed from their previous life?She was afraid and terrified of the dark but was also familiar with it! She became adept at performing basic tasks because she had spent too much time in the darkness.A pain spread in Cedric's heart as he watched Natalie.He took a deep breath and said, "It's not that I'm impatient. It's just not the time to face these things now.""...""After you recover... However we settle things between us, I'll leave it to you!" Cedric said firmly.He would leave it to her?"I wish I could cut you into pieces!""I'll make sure to hand you the blade when it's time, alright?" That should be enough, right?With that, would Natalie cooperate with him and get treated?Natalie fell silent. When she heard Cedric's words, she stiffened, and the discomfort in her chest intensified.So, that was how Cedric was now.It made Natali
Bianca was still pondering how to reject Malcolm. Undoubtedly, even when she sought him out a week ago and proposed they get married, she hadn't truly wanted to marry him. As she contemplated things now, she even anticipated how crazed Malcolm might become when she presented her decision.Her phone buzzed with a call from Malcolm. In the past, Bianca would have ignored it outright, but now... she wasn't one to burn bridges."Hello?""I'll be there in ten minutes. Come down.""It's quite late."Just like before, whenever this man wanted to talk to her, especially about meeting up, she couldn't muster a pleasant expression.The man on the other end of the line simply stated, "I want to see you."Bianca’s heart clenched at those words. She was accustomed to Malcolm's cold, domineering demeanor. Even when he desired a woman, he maintained that haughty attitude. So, hearing such tender words from him was beyond her expectations."Hmph.""Come down, okay? I have a surprise for you."
As Zane reached halfway up the hill, he noticed a familiar car parked outside. Neil, the butler, was waiting outside, and upon seeing Zane return, he approached respectfully."Lord Zane.""Who's here?" Zane frowned, glancing at the brightly lit villa.What was going on? Usually, this place was dim in the evenings, but today, everything was unexpectedly bright."Ms. Stewart has returned," Neil replied.Zane's mind went blank for a moment. He stared stiffly at the butler, his pupils rapidly constricting."Ms. Stewart arrived this afternoon."Yvette!The familiar name flashed through Zane's mind like a gust of wind. How many times had he wanted to hold onto her? But in the end, for various reasons, he had to let her go bit by bit.And now, Yvette was back!Where had she been all this time?Since leaving Simeria, it was like she was a bird that had escaped its cage and soared into the sky, never to return. Zane had asked the Stewart family about her once, but even they didn't kn
"Maybe something happened," said Bianca.Natalie felt her eyelids twitch in response. What kind of terrifying situation was this?"When I say 'something happened,' I don't mean anything bad, but..."But what?In that moment, Bianca's gaze toward Natalie deepened, and she understood what her friend meant."You mean...?" asked Natalie.Bianca nodded silently.Natalie fell quiet as she pondered the situation.What if that was really the case?Natalie couldn't help but admit that if it truly was, it would naturally be a favorable outcome for her."Don't forget, if he can come, he can also leave. He can't change anything here, so it's better for him to return to the world he belongs to," Bianca explained.During this time, Natalie had transformed Simeria into a fortress. But even in such circumstances, Cedric had mysteriously vanished. Up until now, there hadn't been any clues. Even Kyle had been through so much, yet hadn't uttered any useful information.So, it had to be said t
Bianca’s calmness and composure, despite her young age, spoke volumes about how her experiences and wisdom had shaped her thoughts.Curtis, initially worried about her, felt somewhat relieved seeing the tranquility and maturity in his daughter’s eyes.He nodded slowly. "Hmm."In the end, he agreed.After all, she was his daughter. Despite not being raised by him since childhood, Curtis could see it clearly. Like her mother, Bianca would stick to her decisions, impervious to outside interference.Seeing Curtis finally eating, Bianca felt a sense of relief. After lunch, she considerately accompanied her father for a stroll before allowing him to rest.When Carol emerged from Curtis' room, she saw Bianca waiting nearby and hurried over respectfully."Miss.""How is he?" Bianca inquired."Sir is still worried about you, miss," Carol replied sincerely.Having been by Curtis' side for many years, Carol naturally understood Bianca's significance in his heart.Bianca sighed. "It wil
As she spoke, Seraphine felt the already dangerous aura around the man grow even darker, sending her heart racing. She tried to speak, but found herself speechless."Hmph, you useless thing!" Zane cursed menacingly.Cold sweat soaked Seraphine's back completely."There must be a way," she choked out, her tone tense.At that moment, Seraphine recalled what Zane had said to her before she came back to Simeria.He had told her that he never kept useless individuals around him. To gain his protection, one had to be useful. And now, Seraphine's only use—her engagement to Malcolm—had been effortlessly annulled."Heh," Zane sneered disdainfully.For Seraphine, this disdain was not only humiliating, but also starkly different from her experiences with Eleanor. In Eleanor's presence, she had never faced such disrespect. But now, it seemed like anyone could trample on her.In the past, even members of the Entes family wouldn't openly show contempt towards her, but now… Those past comfort
Seraphine had always harbored resentment towards Bianca. But Bianca had always been a rather composed individual, rarely resorting to such actions.So, what was she doing now?"You..." Seraphine's initial fury had been turned to speechlessness by Bianca's aggression.When Seraphine glanced at Bianca, she caught a glimpse of malice in the other woman's eyes.Before Seraphine could utter a word, Bianca bluntly asked, "You know, don't you?"Seraphine stayed silent.Know what?"You knew that Lord Malcolm and Lord Zane are half brothers You also knew why Lord Zane sought you out and took your side, right?" Bianca continued.Seraphine's face drained of color in an instant. And every subtle change in her expression was noticed by Bianca, whose eyes were filled with icy mockery.Stepping forward, Bianca gripped Seraphine's delicate chin. Seraphine instinctively tried to evade, but Bianca's hold was firm."You still dare claim this is your home?" Bianca scoffed."This has always been
When would the cycle of revenge end?While Bianca hadn't decided what to do about Eleanor's actions, Zane had already shown his claws.When would it end?If someone kept chasing after a person, what could they do?"Bia…"Curtis wanted to say something to his daughter, but was met with her unwavering gaze. Clearly, she wouldn't back down this time, just like her mother never did when faced with such situations. Both women faced things head-on, without flinching."Don't worry, okay?" Bianca reassured Curtis.There was another reason she was insisting on staying in Simeria—Bianca knew Curtis wouldn't leave with her. So, she wouldn't leave either.-Bianca and Curtis talked for a long time.Curtis still wanted to send her abroad, but her resolute attitude left him powerless. Moreover, from various pieces of information gathered earlier, it was clear that Bianca was a strong-willed child.No matter what problems she faced, she had her own opinions. So, asking her to leave was s
When Bianca returned to the Holly family’s residence, she found Curtis staring gravely at some documents. When he started coughing violently, his face turning as pale as a sheet, Carol hurried over to check on him."Sir, let Ms. Bianca handle these documents. Please don't strain yourself," Carol said, her tone full of concern."I see now," Curtis muttered heavily, as if he had just realized something crucial.Not understanding what he meant, Carol simply urged, "Your health can't handle this strain. Don't tire yourself out. You must trust Ms. Bianca."Curtis fell silent.Trust?He had always trusted Bianca, but now he regretted bringing her back. If he had never found her, would things be different now?"Where did she go?" Curtis asked."Ms. Bianca went out, but she'll be back soon," Carol reassured him, gently taking the documents from his hands.Ever since Bianca told the older woman about Curtis' health problems, Carol had been extra vigilant, making sure he avoided anythin
Bianca stared at the dangerous man, memories of their harmonious past flashing through her mind. Those moments had once seemed so genuine, yet now felt laughably absurd."Haha, how ridiculous!" Bianca scoffed, her laughter bitter."Bianca!" Zane's voice was sharp, cutting through her mirth."Zane, what if I reveal your true intentions to everyone? What will they think then?""Who would believe you?" Zane interrupted coldly, not letting her finish.Bianca's smile froze on her lips. He was right.Who would believe her? Curtis might, and so would Natalie. But was their trust enough?Clearly, it wasn't.But did it matter?"It's not your concern who believes me. I have never needed anyone's belief to stand strong," said Bianca.Many had doubted her before, but none had ever managed to break her spirit. The dangers she faced now might be greater, but for Bianca, they were just another set of challenges.She had overcome every hardship she encountered. This time would be no differe