Chapter 576 Habits Were a Terrible Thing

"Nat."

Watching Natalie resist him, Cedric's heart ached.

Their past was something better left forgotten, something unspeakable. Every time it was brought up, it felt like reopening a healed scar, causing the pain to flare up again.

It was something they couldn't face, but they had to anyway.

"Let's talk about everything once your eyes are better," Cedric said.

He wanted to say more but ultimately swallowed his words.

His tone contained more than bitterness.

Natalie ignored him. He hadn't expressed any intention of taking her to the doctor. It seemed that the doctor truly had a peculiar personality, as he had said.

So, was his trip today a wasted effort?

During lunch, Natalie reached out across the table. As she did, Cedric grabbed her wrist.

"I'll help you."

However, it was too late. Natalie knocked over the cup in front of her, and water splashed everywhere.

Lydia and Xyla hurriedly cleaned up.

Cedric held Natalie, preventing her from getting wet. At that moment,