An hour later, Natalie arrived at Maple Peak.When she saw Rebecca, her eyes shimmered with gloom...!Unexpectedly, Irwin had allowed Rebecca to stay at Maple Peak. But thinking about it, Rebecca herself likely didn't want to leave Simeria.Upon seeing Natalie, Rebecca's eyes turned icy.Undoubtedly, Rebecca hadn't received any news from Cedric."I didn't expect you to bear Ced's daughter," Rebecca said as she set down her cup, her tone involuntarily tightening.Natalie didn't say a word, and the coldness in Rebecca's eyes intensified.Then, Natalie smiled coldly. "What? Are you angry that you couldn't kill the child before she was born?"Rebecca trembled at Natalie's words. She seemed to recall something distant, and a hint of hurt flashed in her eyes. Looking at Natalie, endless pain filled her gaze.The hatred in Rebecca's eyes shattered and was replaced entirely with something indescribable.For a long time, Rebecca could say nothing in the face of Natalie's coldness.Fi
"He locked himself in prison for two years! Did you know that?! Rebecca looked at Natalie sadly.It truly hurt.Why?Why was Natalie so indifferent to all this? Was her heart really made of stone?"Once he received news about you, he was willing to come out!" The thought of that time made Rebecca even more heartbroken. At that time, she truly felt like she had lost everything.Christina was still in prison!And Cedric... had made such a decision at the time.He was punishing Rebecca, but more than that..."He was punishing himself. Do you know that he has endured all the suffering you've endured and punished himself for it? Do you know?!"Natalie knew nothing.Natalie believed that she had endured all the suffering when she was with Cedric.But what about Cedric?He was such a proud figure. But in the end, he ended up in such a state because of Natalie.He willingly descended into hell for her sake!But he...!Now that he was in hell, what about Natalie?Natalie stood
"Bring Isaac to me!" Isaac was the best ophthalmologist in the world at such a young age, and he had a good relationship with Cedric."Yes, ma'am.""Also, find out whether he was in Yonwood City during the surgery!" Rebecca was naturally referring to Cedric.The more Rebecca thought about it, the more restless her heart became."Yes, ma'am."After Calvin left, Rebecca remained on the sofa, unable to regain her composure for a long time.Rebecca knew that before Cedric disappeared, he had accompanied Natalie to Yuloria to have her eyes checked. She also learned that Edward was unable to treat Natalie's eyes.No one knew the turmoil in Rebecca's heart when she discovered those things.She had even more doubts now, especially after she saw Natalie's bright eyes. As a mother, she was very sensitive to these matters. Regardless of Natalie's attitude towards Cedric now, in Rebecca's heart, Cedric truly loved Natalie. In Rebecca's mind, it was possible that Cedric would do anyth
After leaving Maple Peak, Heather was waiting for Natalie. Upon seeing her return, Heather's eyes were filled with concern."You went to Maple Peak?" Heather asked."Yeah.""Did you see Rebecca?" Undoubtedly, Heather was aware of Rebecca's visit.That woman just wouldn't let go. Cedric had finally left Natalie's life, yet Rebecca remained in Simeria, refusing to leave. If it wasn't for the fact that Cedric had given Natalie his eyes, Heather wouldn't have hesitated to expel Rebecca from Simeria long ago."Yeah," Natalie replied, her expression growing colder at the mention of Rebecca.Heather's tone turned firm. "Don't see her again."Indeed! In Heather's view, it was time to sever all ties between Natalie and the Johnson family. Why linger on past connections that were too painful to revisit?"Alright, I understand your concern. I won't let them hurt me again," Natalie assured."As long as you know I worry about you." Heather's voice carried a hint of pain. Thinking a
Meanwhile, Natalie was in Verdant Villa.Cedric was truly gone. When Natalie got word that Cedric had left Wexford with all of his people, she couldn't help but feel that this disappearance was another one of Cedric's schemes. After all, both he and Irwin were equally cunning and adept at plotting. But now, she watched as Irwin took over everything in Wexford. She also recalled how Rebecca repeatedly pressed her about Cedric's whereabouts.With all that was happening, Natalie knew... he was really gone."What are you thinking about?" Bianca glanced at Natalie, who looked somewhat upset."Bia," Natalie said instead of answering her question."Yeah?""What do you think is going on?" She wasn't sure what the current situation in Wexford was. However, after what had happened recently, Natalie was certain that Cedric was missing.Where did he go? He even took everyone with him! It was as if he had disappeared from the world. What was this? Had he retired?!He was a man w
How long had it been?How long had it been in the darkness?So, this was what darkness was like!The calls of the birds became clearer, and his perception of the surroundings became more sensitive.In Yuloria, Cedric sat on the recliner in the courtyard. It was a rare, sunny day in Yuloria, and he could feel the sun...!Kyle covered Cedric with a blanket and said, "Even though there's sunshine, it's still very cold!"Even though Kyle hadn't spoken before this, Cedric still felt from the footsteps and his aura that it was Kyle and not Lucas.A bitter smile crept upon Cedric's lips. Had Natalie been the same as he was now? Had she also been so sensitive to her surroundings?"Kyle.""Yes, sir?""Back then, she never really saw what this courtyard was like, did she?""No," Kyle replied.During Natalie's time here, she really didn't know anything, despite living here for four months. She remained unfamiliar with the place, not knowing what this place looked like.Even if Nata
Cedric was in darkness.He tasted the bitterness of despair! Yet, no matter how desperate he felt, he never once thought of undergoing surgery for himself. As Lucas and Kyle suspected, Cedric was punishing himself.He knew firsthand how terrified and helpless Natalie had been in the darkness.-Meanwhile, in Simeria, Rebecca was once again at Lotus Villa. There was still no news of Cedric. Calvin said Cedric had taken Kyle and Lucas with him. Given the capabilities of these two men, as long as Cedric didn't want to be found, no one could find him.As a mother, she was on the brink of despair. No matter how hard she searched, she couldn't find Cedric...!But as she learned more, she felt even worse.And now, she was at Lotus Villa once again."Seriously...!" Heather couldn't help but feel exasperated in the face of Rebecca's persistence, naturally showing a displeased expression.Rebecca used to be a strong woman, and she was naturally not accustomed to Heather's attitu
When Natalie returned, she walked into a heated scene between Rebecca and Heather! Two servants were dragging Rebecca out while Heather's face was pale, and her chest was heaving.Instantly, Natalie's anger flared up!When Heather saw that Natalie had returned, she rushed forward and pulled her aside. "Go upstairs!""What's going on?" Natalie asked.Having spent so much time at Lotus Villa, she naturally knew what kind of person her mother was. Heather was elegant and gentle. From that, Natalie could tell that the situation here before she returned must have been tense!However, before Heather could speak!Rebecca angrily shouted, "Natalie, where do you think your eyes came from? You said Cedric owed you, but in reality, he-"Before Rebecca could finish her sentence, Heather harshly interrupted. "Shut up!"Natalie fell silent.Rebecca wanted to say more, but someone had covered her mouth. She glared at Natalie with unprecedented hatred. Once, she had always looked at Nat