Natalie stood by the French window, gazing at the picturesque scenery outside. She could hear the sound of the nearby waterfall roaring in her ears. The refreshing scent of nature was everywhere.They were in Dawnvale and staying at Westhill Enclave.Austin embraced her from behind. "Nat."Natalie turned around and said, "This place is really nice!"They had been here for three days already. Everything here was well arranged, and it seemed that Austin had made all the preparations before their marriage."Do you like it?""Yeah, I do."Since arriving here, Natalie found that these three nights were the best she had slept in years. There was nothing here. They were far from the hustle and bustle, giving her a sense of deep inner peace."I sent the Entes family's seal to Zane. Consider it a gift to Bianca."Natalie had been relaxed, but she instantly stiffened at his words. She turned around and looked at Austin with shock in her eyes."You've had the seal all along?"Initially
"Don't say anymore, Nat!" Austin held her tighter. He seemed to want to use his intense body warmth to thaw Natalie's completely cold heart. Cedric had used Isabella and Kayla to push Natalie into an iceberg. Later, Irwin's schemes regarding Blair plunged Natalie into an icy abyss.Even if Natalie wanted warmth now, she couldn't find a trace of it in her world.When Natalie was at her wit's end and unable to find any warmth or way out, Austin approached her like a madman. He swept away all the concerns in everyone's hearts and brought her out of that suffocating world."No one can hurt you again." Austin comforted the trembling Natalie continuously. At this moment, Austin felt Natalie resembled an injured little animal in his arms. Natalie's heart was covered in wounds. Regardless of how she protected herself before, she had completely broken down emotionally and was showing him her most vulnerable side."What if you're the one who hurts me?" Yes, what if it was Austin?
Perhaps Cedric had considered letting go. But when he tried, he felt too reluctant to do so.Ultimately, he repeatedly found himself utterly unable to let go.-After Bianca hung up the phone, Neil entered the room."Lady Bianca, Lord Malcolm is here."Bianca instinctively put away the items when she heard Malcolm's name, and a hint of gloom entered her eyes."Let him in.""Yes, ma'am." Neil respectfully nodded and left.Soon enough, Malcolm entered.The man exuded an icy chill.Bianca met the dangerous gaze of the man fearlessly. As she looked at him, her heart surged.She wanted everything to end."Did Austin send something to you?" Malcolm broke the silence first. His tone was sharp, cold, and even more dangerous. His eyes were like those of a hawk, and they seemed poised to crush Bianca.When she heard his words, Bianca smiled mockingly."What do you mean?""Give it to me!" Malcolm said in a sharp and commanding tone.Bianca's smile widened at his harsh words.So
In the dining room, Natalie and Luna had just sat down when Austin returned. Natalie began to rise when she saw the man, but Austin gently said, "No need to get up.""Daddy!" When Luna saw Austin, she slid down from her chair and ran towards him. Natalie's heart trembled as she watched Luna run towards Austin. Clearly, after their time in Dawnvale, Luna and Austin's relationship had grown stronger. Natalie could see how much Luna longed for a father's love during this time.Seeing Austin scoop the child into his arms, Natalie couldn't help but feel a pang of bitterness. Luna was adorable and innocent. How could Cedric ever bear to hurt her? How could he even consider using Luna to save Kayla? Did he ever consider what might happen if something went wrong during the surgery?Perhaps he never thought that mistakes would happen, and that was why he acted so boldly.Regardless, it didn't matter anymore.It was all over now, and Natalie silently celebrated.As a woman and a mo
When Austin returned to the main hall with Natalie, he saw Cole standing there with a grave expression.The fact that both Cole and Martin were here indicated that Austin was truly cutting ties with Simeria this time.Natalie felt uneasy when she saw the two men."What's the matter?" When he spoke, the hint of dissatisfaction in Austin's tone was obvious. He was clearly displeased with Martin's interruption earlier. Natalie didn't expect Austin to be so petty, especially seeing how tense Martin was. Instinctively, Natalie placed her cool palm on the back of Austin's broad hand.Instantly, he clasped her small hand in his own.When he looked at her, the coldness in his eyes softened into endless tenderness.Cole didn't answer Austin immediately. Instead, he subconsciously glanced at Natalie.Understanding his subtle gesture, Natalie asked, "Should I go check on Luna?""Go ahead," Austin nodded. Although uncertain, he anticipated that Cole's forthcoming words might pertain
Cedric gazed sorrowfully at Natalie, who remained silent. There was a cold, threatening glint in her eyes.Anger mixed with melancholy surged up within him."How long have you known him? Why are you protecting him?" Cedric asked."What about Isabella? You hardly knew her back then. Have you forgotten how you protected her?" Natalie retorted coldly."That's all in the past!" Cedric roared. "Isabella is dead!"She was gone, so why cling to those matters?Natalie's expression grew even colder at his words.Since Isabella was dead, those matters should be left in the past. Was that what he was saying?Natalie looked indifferently at the man before her and said, "He is my future."Which one was more important? The past or the future?Cedric was speechless. He felt as if he had been struck by lightning. He stood rooted to the spot, struggling to say something.But at this moment, it seemed like there was nothing he could say.He simply stared silently at Natalie.The future...
When Lucas and Kyle saw that Cedric was injured, their hearts sank even deeper. Before they came to Dawnvale, Lucas and Kyle knew that this trip was likely futile. If Natalie could marry Austin in front of Cedric, then there was no turning back. Now, despite coming here, they were met with such a result."Madam Johnson and Ms. Johnson are on their way here!"Somehow, Christina had managed to persuade Icarus to spare her. However, her dreams were shattered nonetheless. Despite knowing Icarus' ulterior motives for wanting to marry her, she held onto her dreams. Now that they shattered, she refused to return to prison under any circumstances.Fortunately, she escaped disaster!When Cedric heard that Rebecca and Christina were coming to Dawnvale, he fell silent.Ultimately, Rebecca was his mother. No matter what happened, the bond of motherhood was unbreakable. However, Christina was different. The coldness in Cedric's eyes deepened as he instructed, "Send Christina back to
After she finished speaking, Austin glanced at Natalie with a solemn expression. He had looked into her background before, so he naturally knew what Bianca meant to her.He sighed. "It all depends on how Zane feels about her."With Zane reaching his current position, Bianca was bound to face certain consequences given her identity...Not everyone could give up everything for one person.Natalie remained silent at Austin's words.Her already tense heart became even more uneasy upon hearing about Zane's feelings towards Bianca. Having experienced extreme emotions in two lifetimes, she knew that relationships were perhaps the most unpredictable and frustrating aspect of life.Zane had concealed his identity for so many years at Regal Horizons International, which indicated how cunning he truly was. Now that he finally had control of the Entes family, who knew what his feelings were?"What did he feel for Yvette back then?" Natalie asked.Bianca had told Natalie before. The Entes f