Chapter 26 The Man’s Age

On a private plane, Natalie lay in agony on the seats, with a doctor and a nurse by her side.

Two hours ago, Cedric had unexpectedly appeared at Stephen’s company, leading to a violent altercation between them. The punch meant for Stephen had landed on Natalie, as Cedric didn’t have time to pull

back.

Stephen had been furious, looking as though he wanted to kill Cedric. However, Cedric’s men swiftly Intervened. Catching them off guard, they forcefully escorted Natalie to the airport and onto the plane.

From the moment they boarded the plane until now, neither of them had spoken a word. Cedric sat on a different seat, downing one glass of strong liquor after another.

The atmosphere was icy.

“How are you feeling now?” the doctor asked Natalie cautiously.

Cedric’s punch had dislocated her shoulder, but they had popped it back into place. Still in severe pain,

Natalie was unable to move her right hand at the moment.

Yuvan approached her, a conflicted expression on his face.

“Madam, we’ve been searching for you all along!” he said softly.

Natalie remained silent. There was nothing left to say between her and Cedric. She had endured for months, and Cedric had not initiated any legal proceedings. So, she had taken matters into her own

hands and assumed full control.

As for Cedric’s search for her? She found it ironic.

Seeing that Natalie didn’t respond, Yuvan didn’t know what to say.

Meanwhile, Cedric spoke up, “Yuvan, come over here!”

“Yes, sir.”

Yuvan shot a meaningful glance at Natalie before turning hesitantly to walk towards Cedric.

As Cedric staggered over, it was evident that he was quite intoxicated. When he spoke, there was a

strong scent of alcohol on his breath.

“When did you two start?” he asked.

Natalie remained silent and looked at Cedric in disbelief.

he have no idea about her relationship with Stephen? Did he really think it had turned into something like that? Now, their positions were completely reversed, reminiscent of

had first woken up.

can you be

he spoke, the angrier he became. He stood up and roughly pulled Natalie closer to him. Their faces were inches apart, and their breaths

side.

me and

he could see was the image of that

And, furthermore…

that man, with a gentle and graceful smile on her face. Her elegant and

In moments like this with Cedric,

pain in her arm had drained the color from her face, and beads of sweat had formed on her forehead. Yet, she didn’t utter a sound, stubbornly refusing to show any weakness in front of him. There was a time when she had been so strong. But ever

shattered.

And now…

“Ugh!”

the excruciating pain in her right arm made

a pained groan.

was,” the man said. His voice was

her forehead.

to say another word to him.

now she

disembarked from the plane, Cedric carried her as if she weighed nothing.

able to escape, Natalie didn’t

Scarlet Villa, Zoe

said as she

months of absence, everything here still felt so

Natalie was cold to everyone around Cedric. This was especially the case here, in a place where she felt only

long–lost smile. At that moment,

“Come inside!” he ordered.

a glance at him, Natalie stepped inside without saying anything. Her

someone insane.

of tobacco and smoke wafted through the air, causing Natalie to furrow her

you won’t say a word

She hadn’t spoken to him since he

a deep breath and said, “If you want to discuss

talk to my lawyer.”

“Natalie.”

how it is

of him, right? You’re divorcing me because of

“Yes! You’re right.”

Cedric was speechless.

like the

rushed to Simeria without looking into it further. Furthermore, Natalie hadn’t

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