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.

waiting for Cedric

marriage have been the most miserable of my life. While you’ve provided me with material abundance, I’ve had to endure judgmental gazes and bear

mek

Cedric had no response.

being well-fed and sheltered. I’ve had enough of being with you. If you’ve finally come to your senses, save me the trouble and sign

She

was seething with

leaving me truly what

“Yes!”

it because

Yes!”

silent, but the air around him

Natalie feel like she was

stood firmly before

wanting to say something

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

him, she probably couldn’t even afford to rent a place! What kind of comfort could someone who couldn’t even support themselves truly

have groundless opinions

she had

have seen her

smile curled on her

years, but I think… I

wait for the

that was what he

walked away, leaving Cedric alone

coffee table, causing a loud crash

on the floor.

had he been

must have driven

That’s right.

gone along with what she had

of her that way

taken pride in providing for her, ensuring her life

it! I’ve lost my

persuade her

had he

been kicking up a big fuss lately. Initially, Cedric thought it was because

him due to Isabella’s

knew it was different

on her own. He needed to coax

matter about hier eyes was now

for her in the car. On

Cedric’s influence in Verde

to disrupt Bianca’s employment if

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