All Chapters of Opening My Eyes to Reality: Chapter 121 - Chapter 130

Bella pulled the car up to the nearest hospital, and at the same time, the top medical specialists from Grendale were already arriving. One by one, renowned experts gathered at the otherwise nondescript little hospital, causing a stir among the entire medical staff. Doctors and nurses peeked in from every corner, eager for a chance to observe or maybe even learn something from the incoming masters of their fields. What none of them expected was that the patient in question only had a fractured arm and a mild concussion.That was nothing they couldn't handle themselves. Why in the world had a full team of top-tier specialists been summoned for such a minor case? Natalie lay on the bed. Rowan and Landon escorted the doctors back out, leaving just Bella and Natalie alone.Bella had wanted to ask earlier but didn't dare while Rowan was in the room. Now that he was gone, she finally had the chance—and she wasn't about to waste it. She crossed one leg over the other and leaned back

After returning from the stables, David went straight back to his hotel. He was in Dexia for a market research trip and would only be staying for about a month.Bella got in touch with him and arranged to meet at the hotel's restaurant. David didn't hesitate to accept the invitation. In fact, when he saw Natalie again, the admiration in his eyes was impossible to miss. "Oh, Natalie," he greeted warmly. "You're the one who's injured. I should've come to the hospital to visit you." The way he addressed her made Natalie's eyes light up. He'd gone from calling her "Ms. Sutton" to just "Natalie". That alone told her he now saw her differently—recognized her and respected her. She gave him a graceful, confident smile. "Mr. Earhart, just you being willing to meet me is already an honor.""Natalie, you're being too humble. Now, tell me—how much are you hoping to borrow?" David got straight to the point. No long-winded instructions and no dancing around the topic. Natalie apprecia

Since Natalie didn't have anything pressing to do, she agreed to Shane's request. She drove home to change into a formal gown, and Shane came by to pick her up. She chose a champagne-colored evening dress and styled her hair to match. Just as she came out of the bedroom, Shane arrived at the door. Susan opened it and was immediately struck by the sight of the handsome Shane standing there. Her eyes lit up—the kind of look only a mother gave when she thought she might be meeting her future son-in-law. "And you are?" With an easy grin and smooth charm that came naturally to him, Shane stepped forward and said, "You must be Natalie's mom. You look so young and absolutely beautiful. Let me introduce myself. I'm Shane Grove, Natalie's classmate and senior." Susan beamed, clearly pleased. "Shane, what does your family do?" He smiled brightly. "We run a small business, nothing big." "Oh, doing business is good, even small business…" Susan replied quickly, clearly already warming

Natalie's words dropped like a stone in a still lake. The entire room erupted in a flurry of whispers and gasps. All eyes turned to look at her. "Who does she think she is? Saying the auction piece is fake?" "Exactly. Items that make it to this kind of charity auction have been authenticated by top-tier experts. Is she questioning the entire panel?""I heard she's Shane's date. Seriously, what was he thinking bringing a woman like that? It's so embarrassing." The murmurs grew, but Natalie stood her ground. Calm and unshaken, she faced the painting once more and repeated clearly, "This painting is a forgery." A sharp voice cut through the noise. Victor stood up abruptly, his expression defensive. "Natalie, that's a baseless accusation. This piece, White Birds, has been in my father's private collection for years. You grew up in the Spencer family—you know that." It was true that Hugh was known for his passion for art collecting. His study was filled with antiques and classica

Natalie hadn't expected much—until she heard the name the Ocean's Heart. Instantly, her attention snapped back to the stage. Under the brilliant spotlight, the sapphire glowed like a drop of the deep sea. Roughly the size of a palm, the gemstone shimmered with an ethereal blue light. It was said that the heart-shaped silhouette hadn't been carved but formed naturally—an anomaly so rare that the designer named it the Ocean's Heart.The auctioneer continued, "This piece was a farewell gift from the designer, Alan, to his beloved wife during the final days. Many call it a confession of the soul. After Alan passed, no one could have foreseen that his wife would follow him in death—taking the Ocean's Heart with her." A tragic love story. One that struck Natalie right in the heart. She envied that kind of love—the kind that was so deep and so all-consuming that it transcended death. For Alan's wife, there must have been nothing left to hold onto in this world. With her purpose gone, she