It had only been one night since Cedric left.Natalie did have trouble sleeping last night. It felt cold enough that she asked Lydia to add another blanket for her.Despite that, she still felt cold.It was as if the cold was emanating from the very marrow of her bones. As a result, she woke up this morning feeling particularly uncomfortable.Needles and intravenous drips...!In the past, these were Natalie's biggest fears!Every time Cedric brought her to the hospital, she would resist and make a fuss. But now...! "Don't be afraid," Irwin whispered softly by her side, but Natalie didn't feel anything.She felt numb.It was as if, after knowing Blair existed, Natalie had become a completely strong and independent woman!She had abandoned everything she used to depend on.Irwin sensed the distance emanating from her.As Natalie lay in the hospital, Irwin held out a cup and said, "Have some water."He inserted a straw into the cup and held it up to Natalie's lips, but Nat
There was a hint of dissatisfaction in Edward's eyes!"I don't care which of you is her ex-husband or current husband! If you value her so much, why did you let her eyes suffer so much damage in the first place?!"The eyes were the windows to a person's soul. They were something that couldn't be separated from a person.However, Natalie's eyes had suffered such a significant blow.Not only that, but she was also Stephen's daughter."What will happen to her after three months?" Irwin asked again.His tone was tense at this moment, and he clearly didn't want to talk much."If there's no improvement after three months, then..."Edward paused at this point. When he looked at Irwin, it seemed as if his gaze turned deeper.Edward continued, "There's probably no hope for her to recover her sight."Irwin was silent.No hope?!When Irwin heard these two words, his mind went blank.It was as if something was about to explode in his mind...!No hope?!How terrifying would that outc
Irwin and Cedric sat in a cafe across from the hospital. He gave Cedric a meaningful look as his lips curled up into a smirk."I didn't expect to see you here now."It didn't take a genius to figure out what the situation in Wexofrd was like right now.Cedric was silent, and his already cold gaze grew even more dangerous as he looked at Irwin."If my prediction is right, Robert won't make it through the end of this month," Irwin said.His tone was confident, suggesting that he spoke the truth.Cedric remained silent.Robert wouldn't make it through the end of this month?It was obvious what the state of the Entes family was like at this moment.Before Cedric could speak, Irwin continued, "And so far, Robert hasn't made any mention of his will."So, any mishaps now would result in terrifying consequences! It was a crucial period in Wexford now.If something happened to Robert at this critical juncture, that half of the document would be pivotal.Cedric frowned and looked a
Was Irwin really willing to let go of everything for Natalie's sake?!He actually...!"You..." Cedric began, but Irwin cut him off."You've hurt her enough. She will never forgive you," Not in this lifetime nor the next.Irwin had seen this with his own eyes. So, in his opinion, Cedric being here now served no purpose.And what about Irwin?Ironically, a man who was indifferent and manipulated everyone like puppets found himself entangled in this situation.Upon learning that Natalie might never regain her sight, Irwin's emotions were in turmoil as he made his way back to the hospital.His mind was filled with many thoughts. It all boiled down to the relationship between Natalie and Cedric reaching such a point.Cedric's own indecisiveness was one aspect, and Irwin's schemes... were naturally another.If it weren't for his manipulations, Natalie and Cedric wouldn't have ended up like this. If it weren't for that disastrous fire at the detention center, this wouldn't have
Blair!This name was one they had avoided mentioning for many years because that memory was as vivid as if it had happened yesterday.If Natalie hadn't completely unearthed it this time, Cedric and Irwin might never have faced it head-on in their lifetimes."Irwin, you're truly pitiful!" Cedric said as he looked at Irwin.Blair...! Did Cedric fall for Blair from the beginning? No, it wasn't like that. He couldn't pinpoint when it happened, but it was already too late by the time he wanted to take Blair away."I don't know if it's pitiful or not, and I don't care. I just want to know... do you want it or not?" He was referring to Wexford! Cedric chuckled ironically at Irwin's words.Cedric said, "You've schemed for a lifetime, and now you don't want it?"Yes!Irwin's schemes against him had always been about Wexford. First Blair, and then Natalie! The depth of Irwin's thoughts was not something anyone could easily see. It was the same even for Cedric, who grew up wit
Those two...!Upon returning to the courtyard, Natalie listened to the comforting sound of the dripping rain on the roof, even though she wasn't quite used to the local climate."I made you some soup this afternoon," Lydia said. Natalie had been in the hospital for the past week, and she had a cold. Due to that, she hadn't gotten the extra nourishment from the food Lydia and Xyla usually prepared for her.Now that she was better, she needed to replenish her body properly."Okay," Natalie nodded.Leaning close to Natalie's ear, Lydia whispered, "Miss, I overheard Mr. Johnson on the phone just now. He mentioned something about Frederick!"Natalie fell silent.Frederick?!She had always suspected that Frederick was in Cedric's hands. And now...? Natalie replied, "Okay. I got it."Now that Natalie couldn't see, she naturally thought more than others. During these days without proper meals, she had been pondering a question—the issue of Frederick.Undoubtedly...! Even thou
Indeed! In the beginning, he didn't know the child was his. So, when he took Luna away, he...!He didn't have the right to do anything to Luna, even if she wasn't his. After all, Natalie had gone through so much to give birth to Luna.Those few days were a nightmare for Luna and Natalie...!Even now, Natalie could still remember how she frantically searched from one hospital to another like a mad woman. She had been constantly worried that something might happen to Luna. It was such a heart-wrenching feeling for a mother! Natalie could still vividly recall every moment."You knew about it later, but you still planned to use her to save Kayla!" So, this kind of reasoning simply didn't hold up with him. In the end, he knew everything! He knew it all. That was the most unforgivable action he had done in Natalie's eyes.At that time, when it was clear that Luna was his, he still did such things. How could Natalie forgive him for that?"Luna was crying and refused to e
"In my heart, you're all the same. None of you are good!" Natalie said sarcastically.Her words were a fact.After learning about Blair, she didn't trust either Cedric or Irwin.Not one bit.Cedric was silent.His heart was bleeding! No matter what the topic of discussion was between them nowadays, she always managed to make him feel pain without much effort."Information about Frederick, huh? Hah!"What a temptation. At that moment, Natalie didn't say anything. She was just waiting for a result. She wanted to see what choice Cedric would make this time.In truth, she already knew the answer in her heart. But at this moment, she still wanted to carefully observe what the actual result would be.Would it be like what happened with Kayla?When Cedric heard that something was wrong with Kayla, he left without hesitation."Things in Wexford aren't as simple as you think, Nat! Don't draw conclusions about me in this matter," Cedric emphasized as he looked at Natalie's pained
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