Isabella lowered her head, concealing the fleeting sharpness on her face. Her tone was pitiful and sad as she said, "She's your mother. It's only natural for me to visit her. I'm sorry.""You don't need to apologize," Cedric said, obviously frustrated.Especially when he saw Isabella in this fragile state, he...!There was a time when Natalie acted the same way as Isabella toward him. However, no matter what trouble arose recently, even if it seemed like everyone wanted to tear her apart, she never bowed down to him again. She would rather seek help from the police than ask him for protection.Isabella took a deep breath and said, "I know that your mother look down on me, but I didn't choose to be in this state. My entire life has been ruined..."Isabella trailed off and started to cry softly.Cedric had initially planned to ask about the evidence, but with Isabella like this, he completely forgot about it. He ran his fingers through his already disheveled hair. "Don't worry;

Natalie went upstairs.Bianca had been waiting for her. When she saw Natalie with disheveled clothes, marks on her neck, and finger imprints on her face, she was instantly furious."He hit you?!" She asked. Even her breathing had become heavy with how angry she was.Natalie nodded. Her complexion didn't look too good. When she recalled Cedric's gaze, which looked like he was about to devour her, she...!When she closed her eyes, all she could recall was the stinging sensation on her face from his slap.Her face still burned from the impact, and the sensation of being strangled around her neck lingered.Bianca placed a coat over her shoulders, and then she pulled on her own jacket. "Let's go to the hospital," Bianca suggested."It's fine," Natalie said hesitantly. These injuries were relatively minor, and she didn't think they required a hospital visit. But Bianca's response caught her off guard."This is domestic violence! It'll be helpful in the legal battle," Bianca exp

When Natalie left the hospital, it was already three in the morning. She had spent several hours there.She looked apologetically at Bianca and said, "I'm sorry, Bia.""Cut it out; you don't have to say such things to me."Bianca didn't care. She only wanted to help Natalie break free from Cedric as soon as possible. If this continued, she was genuinely worried it might lead to a fatality. The people around Cedric were not to be underestimated, and Natalie had suffered countless hardships by his side over the years.Now, the way those people were acting clearly indicated their intention to corner Natalie.Bianca was also a smart person. After learning about the evidence, she understood that everything before had been a trap set for Natalie.-That night, Natalie couldn't find any peace.Cedric wasn't at peace in the hospital either, given Isabella's eye infection. The doctors were actively treating her and recommended surgery to prevent further complications. However, they face

Her hatred stung his heart, but he remained resolute."I'm not asking you to remain blind forever. It's temporary. Isabella needs the surgery now, and I will find suitable eyes for you as soon as possible..."Before he could finish his sentence, Natalie slapped him hard across the face.Temporary?What was that supposed to mean?She glared at Cedric one last time and turned to open the hospital room door. Then, she said coldly, "She can't afford my eyes, and neither can you."With that, she left, ignoring the man who radiated an icy aura behind her.Cedric had finally said it. Natalie had given up on having any illusions about him, but it still hurt when it came to this moment. Ten years. They had ten years together...!What drove him to make such a decision for another woman?! What was the reason behind it all? Natalie asked herself these questions repeatedly but couldn't find the answers. If Cedric didn't tell her, she... would never know.-Natalie had no recolle

Now, everyone looked at Natalie with a sense of curiosity. In the past, she would prepare a late-night snack and personally deliver it to Cedric whenever he worked late. Consequently, in the eyes of her colleagues, Natalie had always been associated with a gentle and caring image. However, the situation was different now!Inside the office, Cedric was obviously frustrated as he tugged at the tie around his neck and sat across from Natalie. He picked up a glass of water and downed it in one gulp. Setting the glass down with a bit more force than necessary, he said, "Move back to Scarlet Villa. That's your home.""I'm fine living at Bianca's," Natalie responded."Squeezing into a tiny apartment of only seventy square meters with her? Are you genuinely comfortable with that?" Cedric's tone had grown cold.Natalie looked at him, and her eyes revealed no warmth. Yes, Bianca's apartment wasn't spacious. It was only seventy square meters, with two bedrooms and a living room. For s