Chapter 349

Chapter 349 Grudges Spanning Two Lifetimes

Isabella!

Whether in a different lifetime or in this one, her presence had turned Natalie’s world upside down and

completely torn apart her life.

Unpleasant memories flashed through her mind, and then…

It froze on the image of Isabella finally apologizing to her, calling her Sis…!

Natalie looked at Julian with wide eyes.

“She’s dead?”

“Yes.”

“How did she die?” Natalie asked as if she couldn’t hear her own voice, her tone hesitant.

Isabella was dead? Just like that? So suddenly?!

That was…!

“Her body was found in the Orchid River, and the cause is still under investigation,” Julian replied.

Her already troubled expression became even darker.

Isabella’s existence was a hateful one for Natalie, but hearing such news suddenly shook her to the

core.

In the midst of her chaotic thoughts, her gaze landed on Kayla, who was sleeping on the sofa. Dread

built within her, and Natalie pursed her lips.

“When did this happen?”

“Over half a month ago!”

Over half a month?

When was the last time Isabella appeared in front of her? Twenty days ago?

So, Isabella had died shortly after seeing Natalie?

And at about the same time, Kayla’s caretaker died?

Was this a coincidence, or…?!

Chapter 349 Grudges Spanning Two Lifetimes

Isabella!

Whether in a different lifetime or in this one, her presence had turned Natalie’s world upside down and

completely torn apart her life.

Unpleasant memories flashed through her mind, and then…

It froze on the image of Isabella finally apologizing to her, calling her Sis…!

Natalie looked at Julian with wide eyes.

“She’s… dead?”

“Yes.”

“How did she die?” Natalie asked as if she couldn’t hear her own voice, her tone hesitant.

Isabella was dead? Just like that? So suddenly?!

That was…!

“Her body was found in the Orchid River, and the cause is still under investigation,” Julian replied.

Her already troubled expression became even darker.

Isabella’s existence was a hateful one for Natalie, but hearing such news suddenly shook her to the

core.

In the midst of her chaotic thoughts, her gaze landed on Kayla, who was sleeping on the sofa. Dread

built within her, and Natalie pursed her lips.

“When did this happen?”

“Over half a month ago!”

Over half a month?

When was the last time Isabella appeared in front of her? Twenty days ago?

So, Isabella had died shortly after seeing Natalie?

And at about the same time, Kayla’s caretaker died?

Was this a coincidence, or..?!

The serious glint in Natalie’s eyes intensified as she continued staring at Kayla.

*Julian

“Yes, Miss?”

“Go to the hospital where Isabella used to be and retrieve her sample,” Natalie said flatly.

Once again, everything around her was about to turn upside down.

That was Natalie’s feeling at this moment.

Many troubles, though seemingly over, were not truly over.

Perhaps… it was the beginning of something new.

And although she had long been accustomed to it, the thought of the upcoming chaos made her shiver

uncontrollably.

Julian immediately understood what Natalie was asking. He nodded in acknowledgment and left.

With his departure, only Natalie and Kayla remained in the office. Natalie’s heart was turbulent at this

moment.

For a long time, she couldn’t calm down.

Who could be calm?

If her speculation was correct, it meant that her world would continue being turned upside down.

It didn’t matter that Isabella was dead. It seemed her daughter would continue disrupting Natalie’s life

in

her place!

Time flew by slowly.

The chaos in Wexford was intense, but there were many interferences, and most were experts in their

feld

With that, things escalated rapidly…

And it ended quickly, too!

Even if it was fast, the conclusion only came three months later.

Irwin went somewhere unknown. It was said that Cedric took over everything in Wexford and became

its

Malcolm had gained something from the situation, but he still hadn’t found Frederick!!

When Stephen returned to Simeria and learned that there was an additional child at Natalie’s side, he

frowned and asked, “What’s going on?”

“She’s Isabella’s child!” Natalie said flatly after taking a deep breath.

Stephen was speechless.

At Natalic’s words, he froze!

Then, he looked at Natalie with eyes full of shock.

“No, she…”

Stephen didn’t know what to say. Wasn’t Isabella supposed to be out of the picture long ago? How did

a child get involved now?

“Isabella has passed on. She was found in the Orchid River. A week later, this child appeared at Regal

Horizons.

Stephen rubbed his forehead.

What kind of curse was this?!

When Isabella was around, she made a mess of Natalie’s life. Even after she was gone, her child

showed

up to cause trouble!

“What do you plan to do with this child?” Stephen asked.

Natalie was silent.

What should she do?

Although Natalie had arranged for the child to stay at Hillside Villa during these three months, she

hadn’t

gone back herself.

Even if Isabella finally admitted her mistake and apologized, those who hadn’t experienced Natalie’s

pain had no right to ask her to forgive the other woman!

The harm Isabella caused her couldn’t be completely erased with a simple apology!

No one knew that in Natalie’s previous life, Isabella had announced she was pregnant with Cedric’s

child

right after taking away Natalie’s eyes!

Natalie had been trapped in the darkness and confined to a wheelchair.

She had also been pregnant!

However, Cedric had no intention of keeping the child in her womb.

Isabella and Cedric had worked together to take away Natalie’s eyes and destroy everything in her life.

In this life, the scars on her body were the result of Cedric leaving her in the detention center. They

were

scars that could never heal!

With the hostility between them spanning two lifetimes, how could forgiveness be possible?!

Now Stephen was asking her what she intended to do…?

But his question left her speechless.

Since Kayla was Isabella’s child, Natalie was her only family left in this world.

With just a word, Natalie had to decide whether to be ruthless or a savior.

In these three months, people at Hillside Villa had taken good care of the child, but Natalie had refused

to

face the child…!

Now that Stephen was asking her, Natalie knew she had to face the problem she had been avoiding!

Taking a deep breath, she finally replied, “I’ll have someone take her to an orphanage.”

“Have you thought it through?” Stephen asked solemnly.

“Yes” Natalie nodded.

H

The grievances she suffered in her two lives had nothing to do with Kayla. The child hadn’t done

anything

wrong

However, Natalie thought of her own child in her past life. She had so desperately wanted to protect the

child, but Cedric had trapped her in Scarlet Villa. Then, she had been burned alive in the massive fire

along with her child!

When she thought about it, she…!

Stephen nodded. “That’s for the best.”

Knowing what Natalie had endured by Cedric’s side, especially as Natalie’s uncle, he naturally leaned

more towards Natalie’s side.

The grievances between her and Isabella should end.

So, this child shouldn’t continue to disrupt Natalie’s life.

“Where did trwin go?” Natalie asked Stephen.

Stephen already had a troubled expression on his face because of Kayla. When he heard Natalie’s

question, his frown deepened.

“Nat.”

“Hmm?”

“From the beginning, Irwin played a significant role behind the scenes in your journey with Cedric.”

Natalie was silent.

Although she already had a suspicion earlier on, she still didn’t know what to say when Stephen

returned from Wexford and confirmed her hunch.

Irwin..!

For a long time, he had been a very special presence in her life.

But now…

“Where is he?”

“He’s in Meridiania. Don’t ask for specifics.”

Apparently, everything had come to an end.

Natalie nodded.

It had been a splendid and grand affair. Even though the ending was strange, it was still good… that it

was

over.

“Although things between you and Cedric were misunderstandings, everything around him has

changed. drastically. It’d be best if you just forget about him!”

Natalie was silent.

Changed drastically?

Hadn’t everything around all of them changed drastically? Who had remained the same?

Natalie specifically asked about Irwin, not Cedric, indicating her attitude towards herself and Cedric.

Isabella was dead!

Everything between them should come to an end, be it grievances or love!