Chapter 444


    Chapter 444 You’re in for It


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    “Level the ying field?”


    Irwin’s words seemed too casual. He yed with a strand of her hair. It had a pleasant scent, evident


    from the slight satisfaction on his l*ps.


    “Is that uneptable?” His voice softened.


    No one could resist his gentle approach.


    But Natalie shot back, “Are you prepared to endure a pain a thousand times greater than mine?”


    Indeed, pain!


    Irwin’s words seemed trivial.


    While Cedric was the root cause of everything that transpired between them, there was no doubt


    that Irwin yed a significant role behind the scenes.


    The extent of Natalie’s suffering was known to no one!


    Level the ying field?


    Forgiveness?!


    Why bother seeking forgiveness if he had done it in the first ce?


    Natalie… would never forgive all the people involved in this.


    If


    you inflict it, I’ll endure it.” Irwin said. He gazed deeply into her eyes, masking emotions that Natalie


    couldn’t quite decipher.


    It was fleeting, a momentarypse that made Natalie question herself. Irwin seemed so unpredictable,


    and she knew better than to trust him.


    Her journey to Wexford with Irwin was merely a ploy to deeply unsettle Cedric using a man she


    deemed most maniptive.


    “Hah… Let’s not delve too deep. That’s not like you,‘ she remarked.


    Irwin was silent.


    As the conversation moved forward, a fleeting emotion appeared in his eyes.


    “Her emotional fortress was indeed formidable.


    It seemed that Irwin couldn’t break through it, no matter what he did


    But if she was willing to go to Wexford, there would be ample opportunities, right?


    “Can you bear to leave Luna behind?” Irwin inquired.


    Luna!


    Anyone familiar with Natalie knew of her deep affection for her daughter. Given the length of their stay


    in Wexford, would she leave Luna behind?


    Natalie replied, “Of course not.”


    Yet, she had to go to Wexford.


    Maubo we


    Irwin began, could-”


    “No need!” Natalie interrupted, refusing even to entertain his suggestion.


    She would never allow Luna to grow up under the same sky as Cedric, especially considering his


    suffocating favoritism toward Ka!


    Leaving Luna in Simeria… was the best choice!


    “Nat, actually I can…”


    “When are we leaving?” Natalie interrupted Irwin once again.


    He could what?


    Natalie wasn’t interested!


    Irwin could see that Natalie waspletely indifferent to feelings and rtionships now. The


    only thing she had in her heart was Luna.


    She would never allow anything or anyone to hurt Luna.


    Meanwhile, Bianca approached Natalie upon hearing about her impending trip to Wexford.


    “Have you truly decided?” Concern clouded Bianca’s eyes.


    Taking a sip of her coffee, Natalie nodded firmly. “Yes.”


    She was going!


    At this point, Natalie realized that unless she sorted things outpletely, neither she nor Luna would


    ever find peace.


    “He hasn’t tried to take Luna from you, has he?” Bianca looked at Natalie with probing eyes, her voice


    tinged with tension.


    Upon hearing Bianca’s question, Natalie chuckled


    +18 BONUS


    Theughter was bittersweet.


    When Luna was born, she had been afraid to keep her close, fearing that Cedric would snatch the


    child away.


    But this time, he had indeed found out. He also took her…!


    But he hadn’t taken Luna because he loved her.


    He had taken Luna to save Ka.


    “His world revolves around Ka. Why would he try to take Luna from me? Bia, do you know… I never


    imagined that Cedric would one day take Luna from me to save Isabe’s child,” Natalie said.


    Indeed, it was a revtion!


    No one had anticipated that Cedric’s intention in taking Luna was to save Isabe’s daughter.


    Bianca looked at Natalie with a mixture of pity and concern. She wanted to say somethingforting


    but found no words. Eventually, she sighed, her tone tinged with resignation.


    The rtionship between Natalie and Cedric felt like a continuous trial, with every encounter bringing


    its set of challenges. The Johnson family had given her enough trouble, and just when things seemed


    better with them, Cedric’s actions dragged her into turmoil.


    This trip to Wexford was undoubtedly Natalie’s attempt to rise from this abyss.


    “What about you and Lord Zane? That matter…” Natalie inquired.


    I haven’t seen him since that day,” Bianca replied.


    Zane had been unusually upiedtely, and discussing such matters over the phone seemed


    inappropriate.


    “Be careful with Lord Malcolm!” Natalie cautioned.


    She was still worried about Bianca, especially when she thought about thetter’s current situation.


    Natalie remembered how terrible Malcolm was and couldn’t help but worry more.


    Bianca smiled reassuringly. “Don’t worry, I’ll be fine.”


    Natalie grasped Bianca’s cold hand, at a loss for words


    Two years!


    Natalie was well aware of how Bianca had spent the two years by Malcolm’s side.


    Given Bianca’s nature, Natalie knew she wasn’t going to let things go so easily.


    However, it was extremely dangerous to go against a man like Malcolm, and Natalie couldn’t stop


    worrying.


    +15 BONUS


    Later, after receiving a call, Bianca left. But as soon as she stepped out of Lotus Vi, Conrad


    intercepted her.


    His eyes bore a mysterious intensity as he said, “Ms. Sanders, Lord Malcolm wishes to see you.


    “Mind your tone!”


    Ms Sanders?


    Conrad’s expression shifted momentarily. Then, he respectfully bowed to Bianca.


    “I’m currently unavable,” Bianca said.


    Meet Malcolm?


    Did that man think he could see her whenever he wanted? Did he think things were still the same


    as usual?


    Hmph!


    “Stop going to the hospital,” Conrad said in an icy tone just as Bianca stepped into her car.


    The hospital?


    Indeed, Bianca had been frequenting the hospital recently


    Why?


    Whenever she heard Malcolm leaving the hospital, she would rush over immediately.


    There was an irreconcble conflict between her and Jade.


    On two asions, Malcolm’s men had tried to stop Bianca, but she had assertively pushed her way


    through.


    It was easy to guess what had happened between her and Jade during those times.


    Now, Jade’s condition was critical!


    With her delicate health, she couldn’t withstand themotion Bianca caused.


    Hence, every time Malcolm received news of a disturbance, he had to rush back.


    Several crucial matters had been dyed due to Bianca’s actions, leading to growing discontent


    among those around him.