It was so cold! At this moment, Zane felt an unprecedented coldness emanating from Bianca. Back in Verde City, she was icy in the face of betrayal in marriage, but she herself... was sunshine personified!There was always an invisible sense of justice about her. Every time her sharpness surfaced, it made people feel like she was the embodiment of righteousness. Even when she stood up for Natalie when Cedric betrayed her in the past, warmth emanated from her."I know Simeria destroyed everything for you," Zane said painfully after a long while in the face of Bianca's apology.When did it start? Why did he suddenly feel such a strong sense of distance from her? This feeling lacked the comforting sensation and instead pushed people away invisibly."But Bianca, everything is in the past now. Can't you let go of it?" Zane's voice choked up a bit.Yes, let go! Only when everything was let go of, perhaps...!"Let go? Move on?" When Bianca heard these words, she smiled instantly. Yet
Over at Cedric's place, things were clearly not going smoothly. Kayla's situation remained precarious, so surgery wasn't an option right now. The child woke up midway once, calling out for her mommy. Everyone knew she was calling for Natalie.However, regardless of Cedric's attempts to contact Natalie, he either got no response or a cold one!Now, the only one who could talk to Natalie was Bianca. Cedric had once looked down on Bianca's arrogance back in Verde City, but now, he had no choice but to go to her! Bianca was in her cabin preparing case files, pondering how to get John behind bars. Suddenly, the doorbell urgently rang. Bianca thought it was Sandy. These days, Sandy would send Bianca some local specialties almost daily. So even if Bianca didn't go to town, she wouldn't lack food.However, when she opened the door and saw Cedric standing outside, Bianca's expression instantly darkened."Why are you here?" Clearly, just like Natalie, Cedric was the last person B
Beg? That word would never have left Bianca's lips in the past, but her tone was firm and icy, with a hint of impatience.Cedric was silent. Seeing Bianca like this, he was at a loss for words. His emotions were in turmoil, so he lit a cigarette and took a few harsh drags, running his hand through his hair. Every movement betrayed his inner chaos."I know she's important to you, but Luna is equally important to Natalie. She won't allow anything that might harm Luna. Do you understand?" Bianca's words cut through the tension."She'll die!" Cedric finally spoke up, referring to Kayla."So, it's okay for decent people to make concessions for her? Is that what you mean?" Bianca didn't need to ask; she knew Cedric's intentions.Once, Isabella played the role of the weaker one in his world. So, Natalie had to make concessions for Isabella time and again. And now, even his own daughter had to make concessions for this dying child?! "Cedric, do you think you're some kind of supe
Or was it that he had always been fantasizing about something else?Was it that Cedric hoped Natalie would soften up a bit and come to Weiss Town? Then, she and Austin would have a falling out, and then Cedric could reconcile with her? Then, they could live together with Luna and Kayla?"Cedric, Kayla is Isabella's daughter. Do you understand what that means?" Bianca didn't know why those people had schemed this way and made Natalie a mother figure in Kayla's mind. It didn't matter how Kayla looked at Natalie or what kind of mother Natalie was in her heart. It didn't matter whether she longed for Natalie's love or hated Natalie.Everything was Isabella's fault!She schemed everything...!However, she didn't take into account that Natalie wouldn't soften her heart for a child. Perhaps Natalie would have given in if Kayla wasn't Isabella's daughter."If you really think you can use this to your advantage, I suggest you forget about it!" Bianca shut down any future possibiliti
At that moment, Zane understood what Bianca's forgiveness truly meant. She wasn't forgiving. She was distancing herself! She wanted to stay away from him...!Suddenly, Zane looked at Bianca and asked, "Is it because of him?" Zane was referring to Malcolm! The one who hurt Bianca deeply, destroyed everything she had, and yet also brought them together...!Bianca looked at Zane impassively. With just one glance, Zane's already shattered heart felt even more hollow in an instant. "I'm very sorry!"At that moment, Bianca's avoidance of his question made Zane realize everything. Her distancing wasn't for anyone else but herself.Bianca remained silent, still looking down."Bianca." Zane wanted to see what Bianca had to say, but at this moment, he felt like he couldn't say anything.Bianca quietly ate her dessert. "It tastes good."Any woman with him in the future would be lucky!"I'll cook for you for the rest of our lives," Zane said in the next moment.Bianca smiled.
Malcolm looked at Bianca's indifferent expression, feeling a tightness in his chest. Anger burned within him, but then Bianca said, "There's no peace between us. Give up on that idea!"Right, there was no peace to be found! Their beginning was a mistake, and all the repercussions that followed were his own fault!"Bianca!" His voice grew heavy.Finally, Bianca had had enough. She flung the soup pot in Malcolm's direction. If he hadn't dodged in time, he'd probably end up in the hospital again. Even though he avoided it, he still felt the heat, and his complexion darkened."Are you trying to kill me?!" Malcolm glared at her viciously."If I could, I'd end you myself!" Bianca's words were sharp, filled with determination and her trademark coldness.Seeing Bianca like this, Malcolm understood the concept of hopelessness in an instant. Back in the family, he could get whatever he wanted easily, even if it required some effort. But now, Bianca's prideful nature made him realize just
Bianca found herself sandwiched between the two men. It felt suffocating, but she couldn't do anything about it, so she chose to ignore them.After hearing that Malcolm had moved back to the house next to Bianca, Natalie felt like it was a terrifying battleground. "Are they out for your blood?" she asked Bianca after taking a deep breath."I'll take theirs first!" Bianca's eyes flashed with danger as she spoke.Natalie paused, sensing the danger in Bianca's tone. She knew Bianca was angry; anyone would be in her shoes. "When do you plan to leave?" They had agreed she'd leave after Nancy's case, but now...Bianca reiterated her plan and said, "Once that scoundrel is in prison, I'm out."That was how Bianca saw John. Perhaps that was why Natalie had been friends with Bianca for so long. She was passionate and righteous, showing her best qualities."It might not be that easy," Natalie warned.She understood what Bianca wanted, but they also knew Malcolm. Zane was always gentl
After hanging up the phone, Bianca began making her own breakfast. She had intended to have a light soup hotpot, but because of Malcolm's interference, that plan went out the window.Zane gripped her wrist in a gentle yet firm manner that carried an invisible insistence. "Breakfast is ready, okay?" he said."No need," Bianca replied.Zane's grip tightened slightly. "Please leave," Bianca said, her words devoid of warmth.These words were icy, indicating her patience had run out. No matter the mental preparation she had made for the invisible game between them, it was now severely affecting her life, even the "waiting" she had mentioned to Natalie.Their eyes met. Bianca's were cold, while Zane's expression hinted at a feeling of heaviness. "Bianca," he began. "I've said what I needed to say to you. Just leave, okay?"Yes, everything had been said. Why linger here?But in this world, some things couldn't be explained. Like between Cedric and Natalie. Despite agreements to