Chapter 429


    Chapter 429 Unworthy of Being a Father


    After Irwin left, Stephen stood rooted to the spot, struggling toe to terms with everything.


    Irwin wasn’t just using Natalie?


    Could it be…?


    A dreadful realization dawned on him, causing Stephen’s heart to tighten further.


    Natalie sat on the couch inside the vi, her face drained of color.


    Stephen approached her and asked, “What’s on your mind?”


    “Dad”


    “Did hee here to see you?”


    “Yes.”


    Stephen was referring to Irwin!


    Stephen had believed that once everything wasid bare, the boundaries between Natalie and Irwin


    would be crystal clear.


    However, judging by Irwin’s recent behavior, that wasn’t the case.


    “How do you feel about him?” Stephen asked, his eyes piercing into Natalie.


    How did she feel?


    That question left Natalie momentarily speechless. Though Irwin hadn’t explicitly exined the situation


    regarding Meridiania, his statement about how he would never cut ties with her in that manner had


    shaken Natalie’s perception of him.


    Undoubtedly, Irwin was speaking the truth.


    He had wanted to see her that day!


    So, even if he had no ill intentions towards her, he had no reason to treat her that way.


    But he…!


    “Who knows how else he intends to use me?”


    Yes, that was how Natalie viewed Irwin now


    For Natalie, understanding Irwin’s true nature had be irrelevant. The pressing concern was


    his motives


    A maniption that hassted for a decade speaks volumes about the depth of his intentions.


    ‘Maybe he’s not just using you,” Stephen mused, his eyes revealing a hint of worry.


    After all, Irwin had previously manipted Natalie because of Cedric and the events in Wexford.


    But now, Stephen was well aware of how things were in Wexford


    As for Cedric…


    Stephen had to admit that Irwin had already achieved his revenge on him long ago.


    So, it seemed unlikely that Irwin would want to manipte Natalie now.


    If that’s the case, then…?!


    The mere possibility deepened the worry in Stephen’s eyes.


    Natalie’s already pale face grew even darker upon hearing Stephen’s words,


    Maybe Irwin wasn’t just using her?


    If that wasn’t the case, then it would be more terrifying.


    Stephen sipped his tea and observed her carefully. “What’s happening between you and Cedric?”


    “Ka has leukemia.”


    Stephen froze


    “Leukemia?”


    The words felt like a dagger to his heart.


    “Then, he…?”


    “Luna might be a match for the child!”


    Stephen became even more alert upon hearing this, and his expression darkened.


    “And Cedric’s stance?”


    Yes, what was his stance on this?


    Stephen never expected such a big thing to happen in Peach Garden.


    Natalie finished her tea, then met Stephen’s gaze, her voice heavy with dread. “He wants to use.


    Luna for Ka’s surgery.


    Has he lost his mind?!”


    In an instant Stephen was furious!


    Natalie remained silent.


    Stephen had always been adept at controlling his emotions. His calm demeanor made his current


    anger all the more evident.


    “Did you agree to it?” He could barely contain his rage as he observed Natalie’s indifferent expression.


    Had Cedric truly lost his mind? Had he forgotten that he had pleaded for this chance he currently had


    with Natalie?!


    Even so, Cedric actually..!


    “How could I ever agree?” Natalie shook her head vehemently.


    The idea of epting that child was already difficult for her. Now, with Cedric’s audacious


    request, her aversion towards Ka had intensified


    Stephen felt a slight relief upon hearing her response, but Cedric’s audacity still lingered in his


    thoughts.


    How dare he…?!


    Did Cedric dare to make such a request because Natalie wasn’t significant to him?


    If that was the case, then why did he…?!


    “Will you return to Peach Garden?”


    “Of course not, Natalie responded firmly.


    Given the circumstances, how could she?


    She wanted to see to what extent Cedric would go for Isabe. Would he stoop so low as to


    continually use Clyde’s past against her?


    Yes, that was a possibility


    That possibility sent shivers down Natalie’s spine.


    Stephen’s brow furrowed deeply. “Do you think Irwin is involved in this matter?”


    Irwin!


    Given Isabe’s past involvement with Irwin, could this situation be rted to him as well?


    Was the leukemia somehow tied to Irwin?


    “Irwin denied any involvement,” Natalie replied.


    Do you believe him?”


    “Absolutely not. Natalie’s mistrust wasn’t limited to Cedric alone. She also maintained a distance


    from Irwin


    She still remembered Irwin’s question.


    Who was more detestable, a maniptor or a betrayer?


    In Natalie’s eyes, both were equally offensive!


    Seeing Natalie’s resolute stance brought Stephen a bit offort.


    “It’s good that you’re firm, but your mother is worried


    In the past, Winona was willing to give up everything for love. Stephen still vividly remembered her


    hysteria from back then.


    Emotional trials had scarred Natalie, and she now held trust only in familial bonds and doubted all


    other affections


    Whether it was Cedric or Irwin, Natalie trusted neither.


    “Dad, if those emotions are destined to lead me to a grave, then I don’t want them!” she said.


    It was enough that she had Luna.


    After being burned to death in her previous life, Natalie couldn’t bear to pay such a price again.


    “I see.” Stephen sighed, pained for his daughter


    However, he couldn’t deny that Natalie’s guarded approach towards both Irwin and Cedric was


    justified.


    “Be careful. Simeria is in turmoiltely,” he warned.


    “I got it,” Natalie respondedConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org .


    Natalie sensed the unrest from her interactions with Bianca, especially since Bianca’s coboration


    with Zane had inadvertently stirred a new storm in Simeria.


    As Natalie suspected, the coboration between Bianca and Zane was causing quite a stir.


    Malcolm was seething with anger He hadn’t shown up at the Entes family for an entire week.


    Undoubtedly, Bianca yed a role in his absence


    At Versant Vi, a car door mmed shut with a loud m, signaling the arrival of an enraged


    individual.


    Inside, Bianco eat in the tea room, arranging flowers. As she was admiring her handiwork, a maid


    hurriedly entered, anxiety evident on her face.


    “Lady Bianca.”


    “What is it?” Bianca stripped a rose of its thoms and nced at the distressed young maid.


    “Lord Malcolm is here,” the maid uttered nervously.


    Bianca’s actions paused momentarily. A sly smile crept across her face as she gracefully ced


    the flower into a vase, adding the finishing touch to her bouquet.


    “Where is he?” Despite the maid’s evident tension, Bianca’s demeanor remained nonchnt.


    “The butler is currently attending to him,” the maid replied.


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