Chapter 20 Wanting a Child

Natalie assumed that Cedric wouldn’t be back for a few days. To her surprise, he returned reeking of

alcohol after ten at night.

While drying her hair with a towel, she came out of the bathroom and spotted Cedric, who was still wearing the same clothes he had gone out in earlier.

Dressed in a bathrobe, a hint of coldness flickered in her eyes, and even her legs were tense. She turned and walked away without sparing him a glance. Evidently, she was heading to another room because even sharing the same space with him right now felt suffocating.

“Stop!”

She had only taken a couple of steps when she heard him call out in a chilling tone from behind her. That presence felt like it could tear her apart.

In her previous life, she had been heartbroken when she heard him speak to her in such a tone. But now, Natalie was calm, even in regards to his affair with Isabella

However, she had her pride, especially regarding the matter of divorce.

In the past, whenever she caused a scene, she would back down immediately if Cedric got angry. But this

time, she didn’t.

“Did you need something?” she asked indifferently, without turning around

She started to move more quickly, throwing her towel into the laundry basket by the door.

The man stared at her back with a gaze so intense it felt like it could pierce through her.

His voice grew colder as he asked, “Don’t you have anything to explain to me?”

Natalie snorted at his words. “No!”

Hearing hurried footsteps behind her, Natalie quickened her pace, but it was too late.

She fell into the man’s embrace.

Familiar scents mixed with the smell of alcohol.

her hand and

Smack!

The air became still.

looking down at her from a higher vantage point. His eyes were hidden beneath.

to push him away, but his b*dy was like a solid mountain,

moment their eyes met, a hint of disgust flashed in her eyes.

told her that she was pregnant with Cedric’s child, Natalie couldn’t help but

nauseous.

in

what way?” Natalie replied

do something like

was clearly

knew that Cedric had already convinced himself she was behind Isabella’s kidnapping.

and blinded her,

woman.

how the man who had claimed to believe in her a moment ago

her with

‘Do you really think I’d do something like that for

even worthy.”

handsome face was

fingers grazed her chin, and his

did you do with all that

to the money she

right now, so there

shouldn’t

be different? Couldn’t he loudly tell everyone that she, Natalie, wasn’t that kind of person? Instead, he had to tell her that

it worse, huh? So, did

you think I should be? Should I graciously

Neither wanted

disappointment in Cedric’s eyes grew heavier. It was clear that he believed she was showing no remorse despite having

as moments passed. In her past life, she had been filled with fear and trepidation when faced with Cedric at this moment. She had feared that he wouldn’t believe

want her.

Natalie. His b*dy

he have to

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