Chapter 45 Her Seclusion

It had to be said that for most of their marriage, Cedric had been a devoted husband except for the last six months. He would return home early if he had no business commitments and never stayed out past

elever..

As a result, Natalie’s bedtime rarely extended past eleven as well.

Working late into the night like this so suddenly was taxing on Natalie.

In the office’s rest area, she sat in a large chair, covering herself with her coat.

Karina sat nearby and said, “You might need to move out of Ms. Sander’s place.”

Natalie nodded, well aware of the situation. Living at Bianca’s place had already seriously affected

Bianca’s life, which was why she had been reluctant to move there three months ago.

She just hadn’t expected such tactics to resurface.

As she was pondering this matter, Cedric called.

Cedric didn’t wait for Natalie to say anything when she answered.

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He immediately asked, “You haven’t gone back yet?”

“I never said I was going back.”

“Do you think Blanca can protect you, or do you believe you can handle it yourself? Come back immediately!” Cedric said impatiently.

It was clear that he knew about the parcels.

Natalie closed her eyes. She was exhausted, and her patience had run thin.

“Seriously? I reported these people to the police three months ago, and you bailed out those people. Is it my fault that they’re coming after me again?”

“Natalie!”

“Why are you yelling?” Natalie snapped.

She had no desire to hear anything from Cedric, especially when she remembered that he had bailed out. those people

Why had he called her?

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Was he worried about her?

What a joke!

“It’s not a time for us to be arguing, okay?” Cedric said. He softened his tone, trying to use another tactic

when he saw how stubborn Natalie was being.

good, okay? I’ll have Yuvan pick you up. Wear more layers.

not at Bianca’s place! I’m

words left Cedric momentarily

Overtime?

At this hour?

end of the phone, Cedric felt a chill running through

hung up and

were laden with suppressed

they are still working overtime downstairs. We just sent

going through a difficult time

to the drafts, Cedric said, “Find out where

working right now.”

mistress? No one would dare

was absolutely certain of

made it

at this point would be equivalent to going against Cedric, and no one in Verde City

that foolish.

moment, Cedric’s anger flared as he exclaimed, “She

believe

Overtime?

must have heard

was wrong either with

be working overtime? How could she accept

air around Cedric was

working overtime.

words he said to her. Now, she was the one

was odd, Yuvan quickly said,

This was madness.

City must have gone

i

Cedric found himself alone in the office. He lit a

haze, the man appeared even more restless, and his eyes were colder than

following day, Natalie arrived at the doorstep of

for over ten hours.

had been waiting before work hours even started,

opened its doors.

her from their previous meeting.

a cup of

some warm milk to take

you.” Natalie

some important matters to attend to in

the car and left.

only been half an hour since then, but Natalie was already shivering with cold

it was also because she had always stayed indoors when she was together with Cedric that she was unaware of the seasonal changes in Verde City. In the past,

no idea that winters in Verde City could be this chilly. It

early. Mr. Frazier usually arrives around

than that sometimes!”

milk when she heard this.

receptionist handed her a tissue

“I’m… I’m

of entire

morning each day. Thus, in the years she spent with him, she had been accustomed to rising early to have breakfast

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