Chatper 418
A Divorce After My Rebirth
Chapter 418 Sheâs Not Pitiful Because She Has You!
After a prolonged stare, Cedric finally said, âI donât need you to accept her!â
âYou donât need me to? Fine then, I-â
âJust donât think of her as Isabellaâs daughter.â
Natalie froze. The chill that ran through her was uncontrollable.
Was he out of his mind?!
With a loud bang, she slammed her glass onto the table and turned to head upstairs.
From behind, Cedricâs restrained voice echoed, âJust think of her as a pitiful child!â
She was just a pitiful child.
Yes, she really was one.
Natalie did feel that Kayla was pitiful.
âSheâs not pitiful because she has you!â
Kayla was pitiful before she met Cedric.
What part of her was pitiful after she came to Cedricâs side?
He treated her like a princess.
Having said that, Natalie ascended the stairs.
A loud âbangâ echoed from above shortly after, indicating she had slammed the door. It was obvious
how
angry she was.
Even the most indifferent person would feel something when faced with the situation at hand.
Cedric stood still, his eyes filled with confusion. It was as if he were standing at a crossroads, with
darkness on both sides.
Not long after Natalie went upstairs, Cedric entered the room.
He stood with his back against the dim lights, and it was impossible to see the emotions in his eyes at
In a hushed tone, he asked, âYou want me to send her away, donât you?â
At that moment, Natalie lay on the bed. Upon hearing Cedricâs words, she sat up and stared wordlessly
at
him.
âYes, or no?!â His voice grew more insistent upon her silence.
âWill you?â
If she were to demand such a thing, would Cedric truly comply?
Would he send Isabellaâs daughter away?
Images flashed in her mind the interactions between Kayla and Cedric, where he treated her like a
princess, reminiscent of how he once treated Isabella.
Even if their relationship didnât surpass that of Isabellaâs, Isabella held a significant place in Cedricâs
heart
in the eyes of everyone at Johnson Enterprise.
Now, Natalie couldnât imagine Kayla being any less significant than Isabella.
Would he really send her away? For Natalie?
As he turned around, the chill emanating from him was obvious.
âNat, if you had insisted on being firm in the past, perhaps weâ¦â When he reached this point, he
stopped
talking.
Natalieâs expression shifted, showing a mix of emotions.
âIn the past?â Natalie mused.
Was he referring to the time with Isabella when she had been just as firm in her demands?
Bang!
The door closed behind Cedric.
He had left.
Natalie sat in the same position on the bed for a long time. As time passed, an icy chill seemed to
permeate the room more and more.
Hah she snorted sarcastically, recalling those moments,
In a hushed tone, he asked, âYou want me to send her away, donât you?â
At that moment, Natalie lay on the bed. Upon hearing Cedricâs words, she sat up and stared wordlessly
at
him.
âYes, or no?!â His voice grew more insistent upon her silence.
âWill you?â
If she were to demand such a thing, would Cedric truly comply?
Would he send Isabellaâs daughter away?
Images flashed in her mind the interactions between Kayla and Cedric, where he treated her like a
princess, reminiscent of how he once treated Isabella.
Even if their relationship didnât surpass that of Isabellaâs, Isabella held a significant place in Cedricâs
heart in the eyes of everyone at Johnson Enterprise.
Now, Natalie couldnât imagine Kayla being any less significant than Isabella.
Would he really send her away? For Natalie?
As he turned around, the chill emanating from him was obvious.
âNat, if you had insisted on being firm in the past, perhaps weâ¦â When he reached this point, he
stopped
talking.
Natalieâs expression shifted, showing a mix of emotions.
âIn the past?â Natalie mused.
Was he referring to the time with Isabella when she had been just as firm in her demands?
Bang!
The door closed behind Cedric.
He had left.
Natalie sat in the same position on the bed for a long time. As time passed, an icy chill seemed to
permeate the room more and more..
âHah, she snorted sarcastically, recalling those moments.
Perhaps what? He couldnât even finish his own sentence!
Back then, hadnât she stood firm to protect her marriage?
It wasnât just in this lifetime. She had done the same even in their previous one.
In her previous life, she had endlessly tried to explain things to him.
But in this life?
Ever since she arrived here, she had confronted him so vehemently each time because of Isabella.
And the result?
Time and again, he had hurt her for Isabellaâs sake.
Back then, he had never even considered sending Isabella away for her sake!
Meanwhile, in another dimly lit room, Cedric sat lost in thought.
As Natalie suspected, he couldnât even bring himself to finish his sentence just now.
In their previous life, things might have been different.
But what about this life? Hadnât she been firm enough with him?
What had he been thinking then?
He thought she was making a fuss and didnât understand things.
He knew she was acting out for Isabella, yet he⦠had never truly considered her feelings or thought
about sending Isabella away.
Over time, events spiraled out of control!
And things that had made Natalie angry in their previous life, like asking her to give up her eyesâ¦
He had repeatedly brought up the matter here in their current life.
The breakfast prepared in the kitchen seemed carefully arranged the following day, especially since
yesterdayâs meals were far from pleasant!
Recognizing Natalieâs Importance, the chefs in the kitchen had taken extra care to cater to her tastes
this meming
After all, anyone who Cedric was so insistent on keeping here couldnât be neglected in the slightest.
Yet, the servantsâ glances towards Natalie remained restrained. They were clearly judging Natalie for
not
even accommodating a child.
âHave some soup,â Cedric gently advised Kayla, noticing her pale complexion.
Kayla glanced at Natalie, then back at Cedric before lowering her gaze. Meanwhile, Natalie seemed
unaffected, eating her meal with a cold detachment.
âWhatâs wrong?â Cedric asked.
âI⦠I feel so weak and just want to sleep,â Kaylaâs voice sounded frail. Her behavior was a typical
aftermath of a fever.
âYou need to have some nutritious soup. Otherwise, you wonât recover.â
But Kayla had no appetite at the moment. Natalie continued eating her food indifferently.
Cedric dropped his utensils on the table. Then, he moved the bowl closer to Kayla and scooped up a
spoonful. âHere, open up.â
âDaddy.â
âBe a good girl,â Cedricâs tone softened with a touch more patience.
Natalie finished her meal quickly without glancing at their tender fatherâdaughter interaction. As she
put
down her utensils and stood up, she declared, âI need to step out for a bit.â
She didnât wait for Cedricâs response and headed straight for the door. While Cedric had mentioned
moving to Peach Garden, he hadnât prohibited her from leaving.
It wasnât like he could, even if he wanted to!
Natalie was gone in the next second.
Only Kayla and Cedric were left at the dining table. Cedric sensed that Kayla seemed more relaxed
after
Natalie had left. She likely felt restricted around Natalie.
âI thought you liked your mother? Whyâ¦â.
She looks scary Kayla sounded genuinely hurt.
Cedric fell silent
Thinking about last nightâs decisions, Cedric looked at Kayla with deep affection.
After leaving Peach Garden, Natalie returned to Lotus Villa. When Luna saw her, she greeted Natalie
with
open arms.
Natalie immediately picked up the child.
Heather looked at her with concern and complained, âI just donât understand you.â
Even though Stephen had told her those things, Heather couldnât forget Natalieâs past with Cedric!
In her eyes, Cedric was a scoundrel.
âItâs fine, Mom. I know what Iâm doing.â
âI know. Youâre all adults now. Itâs not like I could make decisions for you when you were all younger!â
Heatherâs tone was sad when she talked about their past.
Holding Luna in one arm, Natalie reached out to console Heather with her other arm. âAlright, Mom. Iâll
let
you decide about things from now on, okay?â
Heather huffed dismissively, clearly skeptical.
Once children grew up, they had their own independent thoughts.
Who could truly be in charge of them then?
In the backyard, Luna chased after butterflies. Natalie watched her with tender affection.
Clyde extinguished his cigarette and looked at Natalie, âFeeling uncomfortable?â