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.
“These three years of marriage have been the most miserable of my life. While you’ve provided me with material abundance, I’ve had to endure judgmental gazes and bear pressures that were never meant for
mek
Cedric had no response.
“I 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 papers right now.”
Having said her piece, Natalie stood up. She grabbed her bag and headed for the door.
Meanwhile, Cedric was seething with anger!
“Is leaving me truly what you want?”
“Yes!”
“Is it because of that man?”
“Yes!”
Cedric was silent, but the air around him turned colder.
The heavy atmosphere made Natalie feel like she was suffocating. Despite this, she displayed no fear.
She stood firmly before Cedric
Cedric gazed at her petite figure, wanting to say something to keep her.
But when he opened his mouth, all he managed was, “So, being with me makes you uncomfortable. Will making a monthly salary of a few thousand dollars outside truly give you comfort?”
In essence, he was implying that without him, she probably couldn’t even afford to rent a place! What kind of comfort could someone who couldn’t even support themselves truly enjoy?
Natalie turned around, her eyes filled with frosty determination, So, the people outside didn’t have groundless opinions about her; they all believed she was just a full–time housewife dependent on her husband.
Back then, she had scomed such views
However, now she realized Cedric might have seen her in the same light as those people.
A faint smile curled on her lips.
“Thank you for your care over these years, but I think… I can do well even without you.”
She didn’t wait for the man’s response and left.
So, that was what he thought of her…
Natalie walked away, leaving Cedric alone in the office.
He angrily swept the cups off the coffee table, causing a loud crash to echo in the room as they shattered
“Damn it! I’ve lost my mind…!”
Yet, what had he done…?
with him due to Isabella’s case.
But now, he knew it was different than usual.
life.
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