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.

didn’t bother waiting for

my life. While you’ve provided me

mek

Cedric had no response.

enough of being with you. If you’ve finally come to your senses, save me the trouble

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

was seething with

leaving me truly what

“Yes!”

it because

Yes!”

silent, but the air around him

atmosphere made Natalie feel like she

firmly

petite figure, wanting to say something to keep

makes you uncomfortable. Will making a monthly salary of a few thousand dollars outside

essence, he was implying that without him, she probably couldn’t even afford to rent a place! What kind of comfort could someone who couldn’t even support themselves

groundless opinions about her; they all believed she was just a full–time housewife dependent on her

then, she had scomed such

Cedric might have seen her in the same light

smile curled on her

your care over these years, but I think… I can do well even

wait for the man’s response

that was what he thought

Cedric alone in

the coffee table, causing a loud crash to echo in the

on the floor.

it! What had he been

must have

That’s right.

along with what

never thought of her

always taken pride in providing for her, ensuring

it! I’ve lost my

had intended to persuade her to return

what had he

fuss lately. Initially, Cedric thought it was because she had

due

it was different than

on her own.

hier

Cedric’s office, Natalie found Karina waiting for her in the car. On their way to

Cedric’s

to disrupt Bianca’s employment if

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