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.

She didn’t bother waiting for Cedric to respond.

my life. While you’ve provided me with material abundance, I’ve had to endure judgmental

mek

Cedric had no response.

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

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

was

leaving me truly what

“Yes!”

it because of that

“Yes!”

the air

feel like she

stood firmly

gazed at her petite figure, wanting to say something to keep

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

probably couldn’t even afford to rent a place! What kind of comfort could someone

frosty determination, So, the people outside didn’t have groundless opinions about her; they all believed

she had scomed

she realized Cedric might have seen her

smile curled on

these years, but

for the man’s response and

was what he

Cedric alone

a loud

on the floor.

What had he

must have driven him

That’s right.

gone along with what

thought of

pride in providing for her, ensuring her life was

it! I’ve lost

intended to persuade her to return to

what had

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

due

knew it was

her own. He

about hier eyes was now

office, Natalie found Karina waiting for her in

aware of Cedric’s influence in Verde

he wouldn’t have been able to disrupt Bianca’s

take charge

life.

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