Chapter 394 He’s My Brother
Three days flew by in the blink of an eye.
One day before the banquet, Natalie received numerous custom gowns and various products from Sylvan Gems. There were even makeup artists and stylists for the day itself.
Natalie felt a pang of distress when she saw such a grand display. “Mom, it’s really not
necessary.
“Why wouldn’t it be? You and Cly will be performing the opening dance tomorrow. My princess needs to look the most stunning!” Heather emphasized.
“But isn’t this a bit too…” Natalie trailed off.
“I have too many things,” Natalie admitted truthfully.
Ever since she returned to the Jarvis family, Heather had been showering her with the best of everything.
The disparity between her and Winona had once confused Natalie, but now she understood.
Over the past two years, Stephen had been searching for Clyde. So, the responsibilities of Regal Horizons International had fallen on her shoulders during that time.
Now that Clyde had returned, Stephen’s spirits were lifted, and things became much easier for
Natalie.
“Nat.” Heather gently brushed Natalie’s hair aside, her eyes full of warmth.
“What is it?” Natalie questioned.
“It’s just… so wonderful,” Heather sighed, her eyes turning slightly red.
After learning the truth, Heather had hoped for these days. Now, with her children back, it felt
like a dream come true.
People always talked about doing good deeds to accumulate good karma. And indeed, after learning the truth, her children had returned to her.
For the past two years, Heather had prioritized charity even more, feeling grateful for divine
mercy.
“Mom, why are you being like this? Clyde and I are here with you, right?” Natalie tried to reassure Heather.
“Cly,” Heather corrected her.
Natalie had always been an only child, and she was unused to having a brother.
But having a brother by her side did feel good.
“Yes, I’ll dance with my brother tomorrow,” Natalie said.
As long as Heather was happy, Natalie would say whatever she wanted to hear.
Heather smiled warmly. “Oh, you silly child.”
The two looked at each other and smiled, the atmosphere between them radiating warmth.
Heather had no other worries except for Natalie’s marriage. Even though Natalie had children, she wasn’t in a stable marriage.
That was Heather’s deepest concern, especially considering the harm the Johnson family had caused Natalie.
So, she didn’t want to press on this matter too much.
If things turned sour, what would Natalie do?
On the other side, Kyle had somehow managed to obtain a sample from Clyde for testing!
Even with all the strings he pulled, it would still take three days to come out.
But on the second day, Cedric was on the verge of exploding!
Lotus Villa was bustling on that day, filled with elites and nobles from all walks of life in Simeria. The seventh and sixth lords of the Entes family were present. Even the fifth lord
made an appearance.
Needless to say,
all the other nobles who were expected to attend a grand event were there, indicating the prominent status of the Jarvis family in Simeria.
Natalie had taken Luna to the Hillside Villa because she saw that Cedric would be attending!
Inside a room, Bianca was dressed in a wine–red gown. The dress showcased her figure in a bewitching manner.
However, Natalie noticed she had slimmed down considerably.
“You’ve lost weight,” Natalie remarked.
“I’ve been eating properly these days,” Bianca chuckled deeply.
“Really? Make sure to continue eating well,” Natalie advised, knowing Bianca wouldn’t leave Simeria. “I heard Lord Malcolm will be here today.”
Thinking about the situation made Natalie shiver involuntarily. However, Bianca seemed
“En his sister–in–law now,” Bianca remarked.
Natalie had to admit that Bianca’s new status was great. But despite the promising title, she remained concerned.
Having witnessed Cedric’s audacious behavior before, Natalie knew all too well that when a man acted shamelessly, it was not something a woman could easily handle.
“Lord Zane mentioned there was an important announcement tonight from the Jarvis family. What is it about?” Bianca inquired, unaware of Natalie’s connection with Clyde or the recent happenings within the Jarvis family.
The strict family values of the Jarvis family meant that no internal matters were ever disclosed
outside.
“You’ll find out soon enough,” Natalie replied.
“Alright, then. But regardless, it’s heartwarming to see how well your aunt and uncle treat you. You’re fortunate, and I’m really happy for you,” Bianca remarked.
She couldn’t help but wonder about the potential circumstances if Natalie didn’t have Stephen and Heather’s protection.
Natalie responded, “Yes, I was fortunate.
Natalie thought she would be completely alone after leaving Cedric. She never expected to find the vast support system she had behind her.
Unlike Heather, Natalie’s dress was specially designed to conceal her scars. Bianca was a strong woman, but she choked up upon seeing the extensive scars on Natalie’s b*dy when the latter
was changing.
“Nat,” she whispered, realizing for the first time the full extent of the scars on Natalie’s b*dy.
The scars on Natalie’s b*dy were a testament to the torment and agony she had endured in that devastating fire.
“Bia, don’t you dare cry! Today is an exceptionally significant day for me,” Natalie said, attempting to steer the conversation away from her scars.
“They must have hurt terribly back then, didn’t they?” Bianca softly inquired.
For anyone, even a minor burn on a finger was excruciating. Given Natalie’s experience in the midst of a blazing inferno, the magnitude of her pain was unimaginable.
The scars, especially those on her eyes that affected her vision, bore witness to her suffering.
“It was agonizing. My face was disfigured. I underwent multiple surgeries just to reconstruct
However, it was also the reason she was unwilling to undergo surgeries for the scars on her b*dy.
She had suffered a long time just to repair the scars on her face.
How could she be willing to go through it again?
Natalie… was actually terrified of pain more than anything.
Bianca gently embraced Natalie, an
