Cedric told Stephen that after he heard about the possibility from Edward, he made that decision.He never thought of letting Natalie spend the rest of her life in darkness. He would handle everything as quickly as possible and make her regain her sight quickly."He's punishing himself too!" Stephen finally said after a long time and sighed.Heather fell silent, and her breath hitched at Stephen's words. Was he punishing himself? Undoubtedly... Stephen was right. Cedric was punishing himself. He was atoning for the evils he had committed in that way! But his sins were so grave. Could he be redeemed?!-After Cedric left, Luna came into the house. She hugged Heather tightly and said, "Grandma, I didn't eat anything from the stranger just now.""You're such a good girl, Luna," Heather praised.As she listened to Luna's words, Heather felt a pang in her heart. This was all Cedric's doing, the retribution he brought upon himself! No wonder no one pitied him. He... wa
Never?!Such an explanation seemed so feeble now.And Irwin had especially shocked Natalie today! He... actually spoke well of Cedric... Just because they both like the same woman.Enemies could also be... friends!?Such a result was truly ironic and laughable."Nat, you don't need to be like this." Irwin felt a pang of anguish when he saw Natalie in this state."Enough!" Natalie's tone was icy.Clearly, Blair was like a taboo to her, especially after the humiliation from Cedric and Irwin over the years.Blair's emergence made Natalie fully realize what kind of presence she was in Cedric and Irwin's world.She wasn't as important as outsiders thought, nor was she what she presumed herself to be. Natalie had just been indulging herself, hadn't she?In fact, her presence in Irwin and Cedric's world over the years was laughable and pathetic."Nat, I'm not someone who likes to explain. You should know I'm telling the truth.""Who knows what schemes you're plotting again!"
Every moment was tormenting. The relationship between Cedric, Irwin, and Natalie is now murky. Meanwhile, the Entes family had reached a critical point in Simeria!Once Cedric returned to Wexford, the situation with the document escalated. Things between Malcolm and Zane were also at a critical juncture!At Verdant Villa, cigar smoke swirled in the man's hand. When Bianca entered the room with the kitten, she noticed the man's heavy gaze. When Zane saw her, he composed himself."It seems you've taken good care of this little one. It's growing well," he remarked.He recalled how he had found the little thing on the road and how it looked like a tiny ball then. Its fur hadn't even grown out fully yet.But now, in Bianca's hands, its fur had grown beautifully. Though it was still small, it radiated with life.Bianca sat beside Zane with the kitten in her arms. "The growth cycle of small animals is short, but raising a child is different."Children required much effort when it
As Bianca had mentioned, perhaps she had seen too much when she had been in Verde City. Because of that, she never once thought about getting married. She never thought she'd go hysterical over loving a man!In her opinion...!The more passionate love, the more painful it was when it ended. If that was the case, it was better not to indulge in such emotions. Bianca had seen a glimpse of Zane's inner turmoil, which made her even more cautious.But women...!Sometimes, what people said did make sense—women were naive when it came to matters of the heart. Bianca used to respond to such remarks with, "Yes, they were naive. If they weren't, the one who ends up crying won't be the woman!"Back then, her words were so sarcastic. She had been so easygoing then and always felt it was best not to get emotionally involved. Wasn't it great for a woman to live freely? Why... must she have that kind of potentially life-threatening affection?Actually, in matters of the heart, whoever
Yvette looked at Bianca and said, "My father still hasn't shown whether he supports Zane or not."As she spoke these words, there was a heaviness in Yvette's tone, and Bianca naturally understood the gravity behind it. The look in Yvette's eyes towards her was both silent and sharp."Because you're still here," Yvette's words were direct and carried a sense of urgency.Bianca remained silent. It seemed that Yvette didn't know she would be leaving tonight.As Bianca gently touched the sleeping kitten in her arms, Yvette felt a suffocated feeling at the sight of the cat. She also loved cats!Zane had probably forgotten, but on the last good day they had, she had said to him, "Zane, I want to raise a kitten.""Alright, I'll find you a beautiful one."Zane's words echoed in her ears.Yvette still remembered that day vividly. It had been a wonderful day, and neither of them had foreseen what was to come. It was to be their last moment of harmony before diverging onto complet
Bianca had never deeply loved anyone before.But at this moment, in Yvette's eyes, it seemed as though she saw just how profound love could be.It was deep enough that... one would do anything for the other person!All her emotions, whether serene, restrained, extreme, or bitterly sharp, were displayed for that one person!The first time she saw Yvette, the latter stood out among the women of the Entes family. She was aloof and elegant.When Yvette noticed the changes in the Entes family, she lost the grace and the gentleness of a noble lady. She had been hysterical toward Bianca at Verdant Villa.Now, when speaking of her father's intention to adopt her cousin, she appeared even more hopeless and calm...!Bianca had seen what happened to Natalie, and she had seen a lot of broken marriages during her time as a lawyer.She wouldn't believe that someone could love another so deeply.But now, she saw that kind of love in Yvette. As long as Zane was okay, Yvette would be fine
The two locked eyes.One was sharp and vicious, while the other... was fearless and mocking!It had to be said that when a person reached the point of fearing nothing, not even death, it truly left others helpless against them.Wasn't that exactly how Bianca was now?Even someone as tough as Malcolm was...!Looking into Bianca's eyes, which were devoid of fear, he truly wished he could gouge them out. It was as if that was the only way he could find some peace."Brother-in-law... Hehe!"What a way to address him!It was the first time Malcolm had been so ruthlessly outwitted.No one had ever dared do such a thing to him before.What made it worse was that it had been a woman who had done it! Women usually flocked to him, and none would dare do this!Bianca had really broadened Malcolm's horizons.After he released her, Malcolm patted her face and turned away. "Bianca, I'll be waiting!""...""I'll be waiting for the day Zane abandons you!" There's joy in the man's tone,
Irwin looked at Natalie and sighed. "You must get better..."His words carried such depth and pain, as if there was a hidden meaning behind them.Natalie was focused on the rain around her, and she stopped answering any of Irwin's questions.Ever since Cedric left, their interactions had always been this cold!Clack! Clack!The sound of heels and wheels echoed in the yard, making Natalie frown as she rose."It's Ms. Sanders," Lydia said, leaning in close to Natalie's ear as she noticed the panic flicker across Natalie's face.No one knew how Natalie's heart had jumped to her throat when she heard the sound of heels. It felt like what she had experienced back then...!On the day Scarlet Villa burned down, she also heard such footsteps. So, in the darkness, she feared hearing such noise most.Upon hearing Lydia say it was Bianca, Natalie breathed a sigh of relief. But... why was Bianca here?"Nat," Bianca called out."Bia?""It's me.""What brings you here?" Clearly, Bia
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