Nancy never imagined that even someone as proud as Bianca had once lived in the hell she was enduring now. Over the years, Nancy deeply understood the pain and resentment of being treated like this by someone. Who would have thought that someone as proud as Bianca was once trapped in the same situation as Nancy?!"Back then, you must have resisted, right?" Nancy asked sadly after seeing Bianca's silence.Bianca nodded. "Yeah!"Of course, she fiercely resisted Malcolm. But as Nancy said, each time Bianca resisted, it only led to even harsher retaliation. Malcolm seemed to have many ways to make her compromise. Each time, it caused her more pain!But in that kind of suffering, no matter what ruthless means that man used, Bianca never compromised."Were you two married?""I never married him!" That was right. Bianca never married him. She even married his brother to get away from him and to get back at him. How ironic and ridiculous!"Don't marry him in the future either, o
"Should we still try to persuade her?" Kyle asked. Clearly, Kayla had been through a lot lately. The people around Cedric couldn't help but feel sorry for her. Even if they had to tell Kayla about Natalie not being her mother, it had to wait until Kayla was feeling better. So, during this critical time, Cedric actually hoped Natalie could be there for Kayla.But just as Cedric was racking his brain on how to get Natalie to come over, Bianca's voice, full of disdain, came from behind, "No need to struggle about this matter. She won't come!"Cedric and Kyle fell silent. They turned around to see Bianca holding a thermos and glaring sharply at Cedric. "You two are done, got it?""Ms. Sanders, please don't misunderstand. We-"Before Kyle could intervene, Bianca cut him off and went on a tirade. "Do you really not understand what kind of person Isabella was in her life? Or do I need to remind you that even when faced with all those truths, she still kept her distance from you? Do
Bianca was truly infuriated. Dealing with Malcolm and Zane's entanglements had already pushed her to the brink, and now Cedric appeared.Her emotions were spiraling out of control.After talking with Natalie for a while, Bianca finally hung up the phone. Before hanging up, she fervently advised Natalie not to agree to Cedric's demands. She repeatedly told Natalie not to come here or stay by Kayla's side. After all, to Cedric, it seemed like just a half-month of companionship!But this half-month could be fatal for Natalie. What was Simeria like now? How many people were watching her every move? Cedric seemed oblivious to this influence, but Bianca was acutely aware.Or perhaps... Cedric was hoping Natalie's reputation would be ruined in Simeria, giving him a chance to climb back up. And once he had that chance, he'd try to get Natalie back and maybe even get her to take care of Kayla together with him! The more she thought about it, the angrier Bianca became!-After givi
After comforting Nancy, Bianca still felt uneasy leaving the hospital. She stayed until Seth came to bring her some food. Bianca looked at the familiar dishes, obviously made by Zane, but the long journey had altered their appearance.Bianca ate calmly, while Seth seemed hesitant to speak.Bianca asked suddenly, "Do you know Cedric?"Her question caught Seth off guard for a moment before he nodded. "I do.""Can you stay close to Nancy and watch over her?""What do you mean?""I want you to be extra careful around Cedric and his people.""Got it!" Seth understood. Cedric was not a good presence for Bianca. It made sense, given that Bianca was Natalie's best friend and Cedric was Natalie's ex-husband. It wouldn't bode well no matter where they met.Once Bianca entrusted Nancy to Seth, she finally felt comfortable enough to return to the village to meet Zane. But as she stepped out of the hospital room, she came bumped into Cedric and Kyle. It seemed that when one wanted to av
Natalie entered the adjacent room, ensuring Luna wouldn't be affected by her volatile temper before answering the phone. "Hello."Her tone was steady for now!On the other end of the line, the person's breath seemed to waver upon hearing her voice.A few seconds later, Cedric spoke with a suppressed tone, "Has Bianca told you about her yet?"Hearing Natalie's voice again, Cedric felt like centuries had passed since they last spoke!No one knew how he had been surviving during this time, or how much regret he harbored. He feared hearing any news about Natalie, even if it was good. That was because the happiness she had wasn't something he had given her. It hurt! Because he didn't know when that happiness would end or how long it would last. He consistently feared Natalie would be hurt. Because that happiness wasn't something he had given her, he constantly doubted when Austin would hurt Natalie."Tell me what?" Her tone now carried a hint of sarcasm. Even though they weren't f
During Cedric's time in Simeria, things between them were constantly tumultuous because of Kayla. Kayla's health was poor, and she spent all her time in the hospital. Cedric had also attempted to use Luna to save Kayla.With that happening, how could Natalie's days be peaceful? Thinking back to that chaotic period, Natalie's heart grew colder and harder.-Meanwhile, Cedric stood in the cold wind, unable to come to his senses for a long time. Bianca came out with something in her hand, and as she passed by Cedric, she couldn't resist mocking him. "Why don't you live and die with her? Haha!" Bianca, for once, laughed heartily as she got into her car, although her situation wasn't much better now.Cedric watched Bianca get into the car, his eyes flashing with a mix of frustration and helplessness.Kyle appeared behind Cedric, looking in the direction Bianca left. "Ms. Sanders still doesn't want to help?"Obviously, Kyle didn't know what Cedric and Bianca had just discussed. B
But Bianca just didn't understand.Sometimes, feelings for someone could come so suddenly and inexplicably.Bianca had always been a competent and clean-cut girl during their time in Verde City. Zane had seen videos of her arguing in court. She wore a black uniform and spoke sharply. He never knew that such a proud woman would end up with such despair in her eyes. That day, she stood in front of his car and said to him, "I'll marry you and give you what you want."What did Zane want back then? His thoughts were always well hidden. And Bianca, by Malcolm's side, seemed to have been suppressed and knew nothing. In fact, her heart was cold. Yet, her mind had always been clear. While she was by Malcolm's side, she had done enough analysis of every member of the Entes family. How could anyone from that family be simple?So, she found the person she was most familiar with, Zane, and made a deal. But she would never know that the scene of her standing outside the car window woul
Zane agreed.So, Bianca would seem to have an easier time because of it. But what she didn't expect was that this ending didn't bring Nancy's freedom. Malcolm's demands got even more outrageous!When Bianca slammed her divorce papers with Zane in front of him… "Can you let me win now?"The word felt suffocating to Bianca at this moment because her victories never came from compromise. But Malcolm had pushed her to the limit.He looked at her with hidden endurance, but her compromise didn't make him feel relieved. He picked up the papers and looked at them. It was real! She and Zane were truly done."Is he really willing to let go?" Someone who had abandoned everything in Simeria now actually let go?"At least in this regard, he's not as shameless as you!""He's kind, the kind of kindness men dread." His sharp gaze made Bianca instinctively look away. He could say whatever he wanted. As for what he thought and understood, Bianca wasn't interested.But Malcolm wasn'