Of course, the words these two spoke, and even the meanings they represented, were completely different...!Most of the time, Irwin's words implied he wanted Natalie to compromise with Rebecca. Meanwhile, Clyde's words implied that Natalie should confront it head-on!Irwin told Natalie not to interfere. He didn't want her to have any conflict with Rebecca. He always protected Rebecca, while Clyde... wanted the lawyer to handle it directly and not let Natalie worry about it."Okay!"Natalie's response to Clyde naturally differed from when she spoke to Irwin. She listened to Clyde's words. Obviously, whatever Clyde said now was what it was.Rebecca was causing trouble. Unlike before, Natalie now had a family to help deal with it.They had also decided to send Luna away from Simeria and to Snow City. So now, even if Rebecca wanted to see the child, it was impossible.-Rebecca was relentless now.The next day, she had someone send things that she had bought for Luna. She made it
In Rebecca's heart, everything in the Johnson family had always been fine. Even though Christina was an adopted daughter, she had always been respectful toward Rebecca.And Cedric was the most outstanding man in the world!So naturally, Rebecca wanted to find a suitable match for him. Ever since her husband passed away, her days had been difficult.And when she learned about what happened in Wexford, Rebecca's state worsened even more.She even believed that the Wexford incident was somehow related to Natalie, and now, she blamed everything on Natalie.Everything happened because of Natalie!And now, Cedric's whereabouts were unknown.How could Rebecca bear all of this?After a long time, Rebecca took a deep breath and said, "No matter what, I'll get the child back by my side." Now, Rebecca clearly didn't care about what Natalie had to say. She only wanted to take Luna for herself. She really didn't care about anything else anymore.The air around Natalie was chilly, and n
When Irwin returned to Maple Peak, Rebecca's eyes were filled with tears of grievance upon seeing him. She was smart enough to know that Irwin was her only reliance now.Irwin sighed. "Rebecca, why did you do that?""Irv, I have nothing left, you know that," Rebecca interjected, her tone filled with pain.Irwin was speechless.Nothing left?The various incidents between Cedric and Natalie over the years had indeed influenced their parent-child relationship to some extent. Cedric was gone, and he hadn't contacted Rebecca once, indicating his profound disappointment in his own mother.Irwin hadn't expected that Rebecca would ultimately come to Simeria.Yet, here they were, facing this situation now…!"I really thought about accepting her. I let go of everything and stopped interfering in Ced's affairs," Rebecca choked out.In Cedric and Natalie's affairs, Rebecca felt she had truly made concessions. And quite a lot of them, too! But why did it still end up like this in the end
Rebecca was truly wrong. Even until now, she had never thought she had done anything wrong to Natalie.Now, Irwin understood why Natalie couldn't forgive Rebecca. Just thinking about the things Rebecca had done in the past...How could Natalie forgive her?"Irv! Irv...!"Seeing Irwin turn to leave, Rebecca panicked. During this time, she realized that Irwin had always been on her side, even helping her. And in Simeria, she absolutely needed Irwin's help. So, seeing Irwin like this, she naturally panicked."I can't leave Simeria!" Just as Irwin was going upstairs, Rebecca grabbed Irwin's sleeve. Tears filled her eyes as she looked at Irwin."I can't leave this place. Please don't do this.""Rebecca!""Take pity on me and help me get that child. As long as the child is with me, I promise not to disturb anyone again," Rebecca said frantically.The Johnson family was formerly so magnificent, but nothing of that former splendor remained. How could she not be anxious? The
Irwin instantly grasped it. Even Cedric hadn't thought it through, but Irwin understood instantly after hearing Rebecca's words!The problem they were most concerned about seemed clear now!If he and Natalie really divorced, who was using whom between the Jarvis and Entes families wasn't so certain anymore!Especially with Stephen behind Natalie, just this fact... made people less worried.Even the worries between him and Cedric seemed so unnecessary now."As long as I take the child away, there's still a chance between you two. You don't want to divorce Natalie, do you?" Rebecca didn't know what Irwin had realized. For the child, she would do anything and say anything. She could even yield no matter what.Irwin remained silent."I know Natalie will suffer when the child is taken away, but enduring a prolonged period of suffering is worse than enduring a shorter but more intense period of pain," Rebecca continued."...""Do you really have the heart to let her spend her li
If Rebecca discovered that those eyes were really Cedric's, she didn't know if she could ever accept it.A dense and continuous ache spread through her, which was truly unpleasant. Hatred surged like a tidal wave, and the world turned upside down."Everything about the surgery has been wiped clean," Calvin said.So, it would be difficult for him to get any details about it.Rebecca fell silent.Everything had been wiped clean?If the surgery was really what they suspected, there must be a way to get information about it."Have Isaac come to see me," Rebecca instructed.Isaac's relationship with Cedric had always been so good. He used to hate Natalie so much before, but now...Clearly, Rebecca also sensed Isaac's change in attitude towards Natalie.So, was this change related to something?And what about the surgery? Was it also related to Isaac?When she thought about that, Rebecca's heart seemed to burst open like a floodgate, and now all the thoughts came pouring in."Ye
However, little did Irwin know that Natalie probably wouldn't want anything now!All she wanted was for Cedric and Irwin to stay away from her. She didn't want to be involved with them anymore.When Stephen returned in the middle of the night, he saw the signed divorce agreement that Irwin had sent over. A complicated glint flashed in his eyes when as he picked it up."Give it to her tomorrow morning," Stephen instructed the butler."Yes, sir," Agnes replied.With that, Stephen ascended the stairs toward his room.It was a relief for everyone now that it was over.-In Yuloria, it continued to rain almost every day. Cedric lay in bed, listening to the rain hitting the roof. The rain was heavy today, and it was really pouring down.After arriving in Yuloria, Cedric couldn't help but notice the gloomy weather. Even when the sun was shining, it wasn't warm enough. Cedric found it difficult to describe, but he felt like he wasn't getting enough sunlight. Additionally, the dayl
When Calvin went looking for Isaac in the night, he couldn't locate him. No matter how anxious Rebecca was, it wasn't until the next morning that Isaac appeared before her.At this moment, Rebecca looked at Isaac and asked, "Tell me, did Ced give Natalie his eyes?"Rebecca was blunt. She obviously wanted to know the truth and nothing else.Isaac frowned at her words."Did he?" Rebecca pressed.Did he or not?!"Rebecca..." Isaac began, but Rebecca's clenched fist slammed down on the coffee table before he could finish.She trembled all over. At that moment, even if Isaac didn't say anything, she had already made up her mind. Bringing Isaac here was just to confirm it!"He didn't!" Isaac looked at Rebecca's reaction and knew that if she discovered that Cedric had done it, she would turn Simeria upside down."You don't need to defend her," Rebecca said coldly. "I'm stating the facts," Isaac insisted."Facts, huh?"What are facts?Rebecca had spoken of facts so many times i
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