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

you’ve provided me with material abundance, I’ve had to endure judgmental

mek

Cedric had no response.

am not your pet, and I am not content with merely 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 the

Natalie stood up. She grabbed her bag and headed

was seething

leaving me truly what you

“Yes!”

because of that

Yes!”

the air around him turned

made Natalie feel like she was suffocating. Despite

stood firmly

her petite figure, wanting to say something

all he managed was, “So, being with me makes you uncomfortable. Will making a monthly salary of a few thousand dollars

was implying that without him, she probably couldn’t even afford to rent

So, the people outside didn’t have groundless opinions about her; they all believed she was just a full–time housewife dependent

then, she had scomed such

might have seen her in

faint smile curled

you for your care over these years, but I think… I can

the man’s response

was what

walked away, leaving Cedric alone in

swept the cups off the coffee table, causing a loud crash to echo in

on the floor.

it! What had he been

must have

That’s right.

along with what she

thought of

had always taken pride in providing

it! I’ve lost my

to persuade her

had he

big fuss lately. Initially, Cedric thought it was because

due to

he knew it

down on her own. He needed to coax

matter about hier eyes

waiting for her in the car. On their

was aware of Cedric’s influence in Verde

been able to disrupt Bianca’s

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