At that moment, Natalie and Clyde couldn't help but hold their breaths.Natalie kept her eyes closed. It felt as if they were glued shut, and she was too afraid to open them.This was the final moment...This was indeed the final moment!Both she and Clyde were well aware that whatever she faced when she opened her eyes now would be what she'd have to confront for the rest of her life."Open them!" The doctor's tone grew more stern.Natalie was silent.The voice sounded somewhat familiar, was it... Isaac?!The person who disappeared completely after fighting with Cedric...? When Natalie heard the voice, her face turned pale.But the next moment, Clyde spoke up, "Zac, you're scaring her."Compared to Isaac's stern tone, Clyde's was even graver. The atmosphere instantly grew tense.Hearing Clyde address Isaac by a nickname shook Natalie's composure.Finally, she tried to open her eyes!However, after several attempts, she couldn't do it."I can't open them."The room f
Clyde and Natalie returned to Simeria, and Isaac went with them.It was different from when they were in Verde City. Natalie could still sense Isaac's sunny disposition back then. However, after losing his fiancee, Isaac was consumed by endless madness and despair. During that time, Isaac seemed like a madman. He lashed out at anyone who came near him, especially Natalie.Even now, Natalie remembered that night at Elegance Bay vividly. He and Yuvan came to her door, intending to take the child from her womb.After over two, nearly three years of separation, Isaac seemed more composed. He looked as if he had weathered countless storms. Yet, this composure was also bitter and painful.Clyde was tired. He had been taking care of Natalie tirelessly day and night. Now that she was better, he decided to catch up on sleep in the lounge during their flight back.Isaac picked up the glass of red wine and took a sip. He looked at Natalie and asked, "Do you truly hate him?"He was obvious
"It's good that you're back!" Heather held Natalie tightly in her arms and felt like her heart was instantly full of warmth.Before Natalie came back, Heather already knew her eyes had healed. Clyde had called her to inform the family about it. When she heard the good news, Heather was ecstatic! After all, everyone's heart was tight with worry before the surgery."You're suffocating me, Mom!" Natalie grumbled."Oh, child..." Heather released Natalie but didn't step back. Instead, she cupped Natalie's delicate cheeks and caressed her eyes. Seeing the brightness in her eyes, Heather's heart felt indescribable. No one knew that during those two years, as she watched Natalie's eyes grow dimmer and even grow empty at the end, her heart was in pain and fear. But now, everything was fine."You can really see now, right?" Even seeing such lively eyes, Heather was still a bit worried. She carefully examined them, confirming repeatedly."I can really see now. Mom, you're wearing a
That night, Natalie held Luna and watched the faint moonlight outside the window. She felt more satisfied than ever before.Undoubtedly, the surgery was very successful. Even in the darkness of night, her vision was excellent. It was evident that the surgeon had protected her eyes very well.She slept well that night.With her daughter beside her, Natalie had the best sleep in days.The next morning, when she woke up, Natalie saw a message from Bianca on her phone. Without even eating breakfast, she headed to the back of Hillside Villa.They hadn't been in contact since Bianca left Yuloria. During this time, the Entes family was going through a crucial period. Natalie wondered if Bianca had been affected by it.When she got out of the car, she saw Zane leaving the house. He was wearing a trench coat, and he exuded an elegant and majestic air. His family background added to his inherent superiority. How did Zane conceal this aura when he was around her before? She had never no
There was no need to bother about those things that troubled her at all!Bianca understood now why Natalie had such thoughts. She pulled Natalie's cold hand into hers. At this moment, silence was a form of comfort.It had been too bitter!Natalie had been away from Simeria for nearly four months. Although Cedric and Irwin seemed to accompany her in these four months, she had been in darkness.Only Bianca, having been to Yuloria, knew how desperate Natalie was in that darkness!The two of them sat on the sofa on one side as the servants began tidying up. Soon, a servant brought them some tea after their meal. Bianca said, "I know you like fruit tea, so I had someone make it for you.""Thanks." Natalie really liked fruit-infused tea. She lifted the cup and took a sip.Bianca looked at her and said with a smile, "It's not as tasty as when you make it, right?"Natalie replied, "Of course not.""I think yours is also better," Bianca expressed with gratitude.Regardless of wh
It didn't matter if she could do it or not!She had no right to choose at this point?!Natalie initially wanted to say something to persuade Bianca, but seeing the desolation in Bianca's eyes, she couldn't utter a word! Bianca was right. Everyone had the right to start, but when it came to the end, it might not be entirely up to oneself. From the tumultuous relationship between her and Cedric, it was evident that they had such a beautiful beginning. However, how many twists and turns did they go through at the end? How much sadness was there during that time? Especially with Malcolm and Bianca, Natalie was even more aware that ending things was not so simple now. Whether it was Faye's or Jade's matters, Malcolm almost always blamed Bianca!"So, do you need anything now?" Natalie looked at Bianca."No. I don't need anything!" Bianca replied.She said those words so decisively.In fact, after visiting the Jarvis family that night, Bianca also understood what kind of man Steph
From Bianca's calm tone, Natalie could probably tell how Bianca had resisted when she endured all of that. And Malcolm already hated her! So, her resistance undoubtedly enraged him like a wild beast, making him even more ruthless.In that kind of cruelty, Bianca went from initial resistance to eventual compromise. But, of course, it wasn't a genuine compromise. It was... turning into the same kind of beast as him. By his side, she lurked in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to strike!When Bianca became the seventh lady of the Entes family, Malcolm was probably shocked and furious, right?Bianca was never one to surrender! Even if she temporarily yielded, she would never abandon her pride. She would find a way to turn the tables...!As Bianca said, everything she had was destroyed by that man. So, how could she just let it go like that?Previously, what Natalie saw was that Malcolm wouldn't let Bianca go unpunished. But now, Natalie saw that Bianca... would nev
Natalie glanced at Bianca and said, "Why do you ask?"."Just curious. I wonder who gave you those eyes," Bianca casually deflected.Natalie didn't press further.However, neither of them mentioned Cedric again.After lunch, Natalie didn't stay with Bianca anymore because she missed Luna. Spending such a long time away from the child was already challenging.Bianca didn't stop her from leaving.As they stepped out, they bumped into Zane and the fourth lady of the Entes family, Yvette. Or was it the former fourth lady now that she seemed to have divorced Alto?Yvette had tears in her eyes and was pleading, "Zane, let her go! Otherwise, my father..."Before Yvette could finish, Natalie stepped forward and interrupted, "Zane!" Their conversation stopped abruptly!Both sets of eyes turned towards Natalie, and in that moment, she could feel Yvette's dissatisfaction emanating from her gaze.However, Natalie didn't let that bother her.She approached Zane. "Have you had lunch?"
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