Chapter 39: No Longer a Pet

Now, everyone looked at Natalie with a sense of curiosity.

In the past, she would prepare a late–night snack and personally deliver it to Cedric whenever he worked late. Consequently, in the eyes of her colleagues, Natalie had always been associated with a gentle and

caring image.

However, the situation was different now!

Inside the office, Cedric was obviously frustrated as he tugged at the tie around his neck and sat across.

from Natalie. He picked up a glass of water and downed it in one gulp.

Setting the glass down with a bit more force than necessary, he said, “Move back to Scarlet Villa. That’s

your home.”

“I’m fine living at Bianca’s,” Natalie responded.

“Squeezing into a tiny apartment of only seventy square meters with her? Are you genuinely comfortable with that?” Cedric’s tone had grown cold.

Natalie looked at him, and her eyes revealed no warmth. Yes, Bianca’s apartment wasn’t spacious. It was only seventy square meters, with two bedrooms and a living room.

For someone accustomed to larger homes, it would indeed feel small.

Natalie closed her eyes and said, “Yes, you’ve given me an excellent life these years–good food, shelter, and clothing. Everything was top–notch.”

Cedric remained silent.

“However, Natalie continued, “Even though I have to stand under a showerhead to shower and change my clothes in the bedroom… Even though I only have milk and toast for breakfast… I’m extremely content with what I have now.”

You…!”

You’ve surrounded me with luxury, but have you ever asked if I was truly comfortable by your side?”

Did you think I wouldn’t feel hurt by you asking me to give my eyes to another woman? Am I nothing more than a pet to you?

After all, a pet wouldn’t understand enough to feel this way!

Natalie had roared the last part of her sentence, and Cedric instantly froze!

He stared at Natalie with wide eyes. This was the first time… Natalie was talking about their life together

over the years.

bother waiting for

of my life. While you’ve provided me with material

mek

Cedric had no response.

not your pet, and I am not content with merely being well-fed and sheltered. I’ve had enough of being with you. If

said her piece, Natalie stood up. She grabbed her bag

was

me truly what you

“Yes!”

it because of that

Yes!”

silent, but the air around him turned

heavy atmosphere made Natalie feel like she was suffocating. Despite this, she

firmly before

her petite figure, wanting to say

mouth, all he managed was, “So, being with me makes you uncomfortable. Will making a

essence, he was implying that without him, she probably couldn’t even afford to rent a place! What kind of

her eyes filled with frosty determination, So, the people outside didn’t have groundless opinions about her; they all believed

then, she had scomed

might have seen her in the same light as those

curled on her

your care over these years, but I think… I

the man’s response and

was what he thought

leaving Cedric

causing a loud

on the floor.

had he been

words must have

That’s right.

along with what

never thought of

taken pride in providing for her,

I’ve lost

intended to persuade her to return to

had

been kicking up a big fuss lately. Initially, Cedric

due to

now, he knew it

wouldn’t calm down on her own. He needed

matter about hier eyes

found Karina waiting for her in the car. On their way to

was aware of Cedric’s influence

been able to

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