Chapter 241 Difficult Times

In the past, what Christina most desired was to see her brother at home. She eagerly awaited the holidays

when she could reunite with him during school breaks

Later, when he married Natalie, she still hoped he would come back often.

However, these past few days have felt like an eternity for her.

Natalie was dead.

Although the firefighters eventually rescued her from the blaze, it was reported that she didn’t survive an hour after being saved.

Stephen came to take her away for cremation,

Christina harbored a deep hatred for Natalie, resenting her significant role in Cedric’s world.

Yet, even so, it was hard to muster up any feelings of happiness right now.

Because the man she loved… had a debt to settle with her for the sake of that dead woman.

Christina had never been so afraid to face Cedric.

She feared that he might confront her for that woman’s sake. She worried that the cruelty he once directed at Natalie would now be turned against her.

Would that cruelty slowly accumulate and be focused on her?

“Miss, have some oranges; they’re very sweet.”

Wanda stood behind Christina, holding the fruit. Her voice was soft and gentle.

Christina hadn’t eaten much these past two days despite her previous fondness for the snacks Wanda

used to make for her.

However, these two days…

No matter how much effort she put into it, Christina never took a single bite.

“I don’t want to eat!”

Christina lacked patience at this moment, and she was irritated by Wanda’s kindness.

“Miss, how can you not eat? You’ll collapse if you continue like this.”

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“I wish I had burned in that fire instead,” Christina said bitterly.

Yes. Once a person was dead, that was the end. It was those who lived that suffered! The living was.

constantly tormented and experiencing unpleasant feelings

After she said that, Wanda was shocked.

you saying? Don’t say such ominous things.”

idea of death made

was on Christinas

why worry about such things? Now that the woman is dead, would Master Cedric

differently because of

Christina was silent.

woman was

Wanda, she looked at her

that card he saw means for Natalie and

the exchange of their

had been cruel to Natalie before, he would now feel guilty and pained towards

her.

Christina would be facing Cedric’s wrath.

she just felt sorry for the currently tormented

have Madam Rebecca

want him!” Christina said, expressing her

the Johnson family,

her life. As the thought of possibly losing Cedric this time crossed

fetch the necklace just to

eyes and set the fruit plate aside to embrace her.

“Shh, I

lose him,” Christina said

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her shoulder.

Shh, it’s okay. I know, hmm?”

in Wanda’s voice, a glint of determination flashed in her eyes as

she had made some significant decision.

her, Christina

“Wanda”

Rebecca had only gone to the restroom for a moment. When she returned, Cedric was nowhere to be found.

beat, especially when she saw the hospital gown on the

had left.

Rebecca called for Lucas, but he was also nowhere to be seen. Undoubtedly,

her phone, she quickly dialed a number,

end.

“Hello?”

“It’s me.”

Wanda greeted.

urgently said, “Hurry, get Tina to my mother!”

tensed when she heard Rebecca’s words.

something big

son too well,

been so ruthless to Natale regarding Isabella’s matter. Now that Natalie

contain his emotions.

likely find someone to vent his frustrations on…

that someone was

the fire at

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a ruthless glint

gone back,” Rebecca

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