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    The past... really hurt.


    It hurt... and it was suffocatingly!


    That was why many people were unwilling to face it, whether it was beautiful or not. Because alongside


    the beauty, there was also the ugliness.


    The past between Cedric and Natalie was too heavy for them. It was the kind of heaviness... that


    suffocated a person.


    "In fact, I could..."


    "Irv!"


    Irwin fell silent.


    The word shattered all his resentmentpletely at this moment!


    How long had it been? How long had it been since they had addressed each other like this?


    What kind of presence were they in Wexford once?


    If they hadn''t broken apart because of ir, would Wexford be in its current state?


    No one could disrupt their alliance! No one could gain any despicable benefits from it.


    However, now...!


    "Take care of her."


    After a long while, Cedric fiercely finished his cigarette and pressed the butt into the ashtray.


    Cedric knew very well what Irwin''s intentions towards Natalie were. Because he knew it so well, he


    could entrust Natalie to him with peace of mind.


    And between him and Natalie...!


    Humans... couldn''t be too clear-headed. If they were, they wouldn''t even resort to shameless means.


    Cedric could clearly see Natalie''s disdain for him. Once he did, he even lost the courage to persist. If


    her sight was restored, he would clearly see her repulsion and disgust in her eyes!


    Those were the evidence of his wrongdoings in her world, which could never be erased, and he... didn''t


    have the courage to face them. Because her repulsion represented the suffering she had endured by


    his side.


    How could he bear to let her be unhappy again and again?


    "Also, you must respect her!" When he said this, Cedric looked at Irwin.


    But more than that, he hoped Irwin could carve a ce for himself in Natalie''s heart for the rest of his


    life because of Natalie''s current environment.


    Cedric couldn''t trust anyone to treat her sincerely!


    Whether it was the Jarvis family or their daughter... Anyone approaching them now must be because


    they wanted the Jarvis family''s power!


    Irwin frowned.


    Respect?


    Now, he also knew what it meant to respect someone!


    "Have you ever respected her?"


    Cedric was silent, and he chuckled bitterly when Irwin asked this question.


    Did he respect Natalie back then?


    He did...!


    However, that respect meant nothing between them.


    Ultimately, he stood up and turned around without answering Irwin''s question! At that moment, Irwin


    could practically feel the pain radiating from Cedric.


    Irwin fell silent as he watched Cedric leave. At that moment, his heart felt heavy and tight.


    How many times just now had Irwin wanted to mention ir?


    But as Dn said earlier, Cedric probably knew.


    Cedric should have known early on.


    It was because he knew that he had invested so heavily in Natalie, even risking losing his sight


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    because he loved her.


    Natalie held the most important ce in his heart. But after they had weathered countless storms, it


    was all still so helpless...! -


    An hourter, Lydia came over, and Natalie woke up to the scent of banana trees and the chirping of


    birds.


    Lydia said, "Miss, it''s also beautiful here during the day. You can see the sunrise from our room."


    Natalie asked, "Who was herest night?"


    Unlike Lydia''s cheerfulness, Natalie felt an unpleasant tension in the air and frowned.


    Lydia stiffened. She had to admit that Natalie''s sensitivity to scents was truly heartbreaking, especially


    considering she couldn''t see anything now.


    Yet, she was so sensitive to smells.


    Stepping aside, Lydia carefully picked out clothes for Natalie. "Miss, did you sense it?" Indeed, she did!


    Natalie furrowed her brow.


    Lydia approached, unsure of what to say. "Um... Miss..."


    Natalie said, "Help me change."


    Fortunately, Natalie didn''t say anything else, which relieved Lydia. But what was Natalie feeling right


    now?


    Cedric had been here, and the room was filled with his fresh scent. Natalie was sensitive to smell, and


    it made her ufortable.


    Why had hee?


    At breakfast, Irwin carefully served Natalie food.


    "The surgery is scheduled for tomorrow. Eat well today. You won''t be able to eat anything tomorrow


    before the surgery. And afterward, you might not have much appetite due to the difort."


    Natalie ate quietly. Her face was calm, and she revealed no emotions.


    Irwin nced at Natalie, hesitating to speak.


    Breakfast passed in a subdued atmosphere between the two.


    "The sunlight here is lovely. Let''s soak up some sun," Irwin suggested, leading her to the outdoor


    terrace where the warm sunlight bathed Natalie.


    It felt veryforting.


    Natalie also liked this feeling.


    "Nat."


    "Hmm?"


    Irwin paused, then asked Natalie, "Can we talk?"


    Natalie replied, "There''s nothing between us to talk about."


    As usual!


    Whenever Irwin seemed like he was about to say a lot, Natalie always showed impatience. Over time,


    Irwin stopped trying to say so much.


    He stopped saying the things he wanted to say because of her interruptions.


    But the surgery was tomorrow.


    At this moment, Irwin couldn''t suppress the words weighing on his heart any longer.


    "Are things between you and him like this now? Is there really no chance left?"


    Natalie fell silent. Her hands clenched into fists subconsciously, and her expression darkened.


    When he saw her reaction, Irwin''s heart sank. It was obvious what she thought about the matter.


    "He camest night!" Natalie said.


    "Yes."


    "Irwin, do you think forgiveness is possible?" Her words were sharp and direct.


    Irwin''s already tense heart felt suffocated upon hearing Natalie''s question.


    Was forgiveness possible?


    Clearly not!


    Their actions were unforgivable.


    "If you want to me someone, me me. It was me...!" Irwin began.


    "Do you think you could change some things so easily with your schemes?" Natalie interrupted.


    Could they?


    Clearly, they couldn''t!


    Before Irwin could respond, Natalie continued, "If they can be changed, it means I misunderstood from


    the beginning."


    Misunderstood what?


    Had she misunderstood Cedric''s feelings for her? If so, what were those seven years they had spent


    together?


    "It''s ironic when I think about it now," Natalie added sarcastically.


    Indeed, it was ironic!


    Seven whole years!


    She never realized that the love she thought Cedric had for her was actually meant for another woman


    through her!