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A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 231-Whose Heart Was Tormented Overnight?
It wasn’t easy to break Cedric’s love for Natalie.
It was hard enough to pry him away from her, and Christina had done everything in her power to do so!
And then, Isabella appeared!
She was even more formidable, and Christina didn’t see any hope for herself at that time.
Thinking about all these things, Christina’s heart clenched painfully!
For so many years… She hadn’t had any support!
Elizabeth acted like no one was worthy of her grandson. Rebecca was even worse. She made it seem ast if no one in the world was suitable for Cedric And yet, Rebecca now seemed obsessed over getting Natalie back together with Cedric just because she was the successor of Regal Horizons International!
Even with the earth–shattering news going around, Rebecca could easily attribute it to internal conflicts within the group.
It did nothing to waver Rebecca’s obsession and change of attitude towards Natalie Now that Wanda had expressed her support, Christina felt like she had seen light in the darkness for the first time.
“Love is something that just happens! So what if you like Master Cedric? It’s not wrong, right?” “Yeah!” Yes. There was nothing wrong with liking someone.
Loving itself was not wrong.
“Eat some noodles, okay?” Wanda bald in concern after she noticed Christina’s mood improving This time, Christina didn’t refuse and ate all the noodles. She was really hungry. The Internal conflicts in the Johnson family were so severe that having a good meal was a luxury.
*Madam Rebecca really cares for you. Even with so much happening, she’s still preparing a birthday party for you!” Wanda said with a smile.
But when Wanda mentioned the birthday party, Christina’s expression changed.
1/5 Her birthday was only a week away!
She had boasted in front of those people that she would wear a set of Sylvan Gems jewelry this year!
But now, considering Sylvan Gems’ reputation, she wouldn’t be embarrassed.
With that thought in mind, Christina immediately felt better.
Natalie was questioned the entire night.
She said the blueprints were swapped, and even sent someone to Auro Studio to find the original blueprints!
The blueprints were found, but no one could prove whether these two sets of blueprints were really swapped.
Karina, of course, couldn’t provide that evidence!
“In that case, you have to investigate on your end,” Natalie said.
All night, she answered too many questions.
She was tired of answering The other party has also lost patience, Ms. Walker, I don’t think you understand the situation yet. The building constructed based on your blueprints collapsed, and lives were lost!!
“We hope you can approach this matter with a serious attitude!” “I’m serious about this!” Natalie exclaimed.
Natalie’s expression was extremely serious as she looked at the person before her.
“What I said is all facts!” Yes, everything she said was a fact!
She had been serious the entire time.
But she had no evidence!
“Can I see my lawyer now?” Natalie asked.
At this moment, her complexion was somewhat pale. There was no hint of color on her l*ps, Indicating that her current situation is really bad.
The other party said, “We’ll wait a bit longer before looking for a lawyer. What do you think, Ms. Walker?” “Then, can I see my assistant?” A sharp pain emanated from her lower abdoment It constantly reminded her that there was little life inside her and that pregnant women cannot endure such long nights.
Now, she was really in pain.
“You can’t see them for now,” the other party said Natalie closed her eyes and tried to relax.
In her previous life, she had done a lot of research on pregnancy. Pregnant women couldn’t be emotionally tensed. Otherwise, it was easy for problems to occur.
And now, she couldn’t afford any problems.
“What about the people who came with me?” “They’re waiting for you outside!” Leon could accompany her here but couldn’t enter with her.
Natalie tried very hard to relax her emotions.
But unfortunately, the pain in her lower abdomen was getting worse..
Cold sweat broke out on her forehead.
The other party finally noticed that something was wrong with her. “Ms. Walker, are you okay?” “I… need to go to the hospital” She was in pain. When she spoke,/her voice trembled.
Helplessly covering her lower abdomen, she almost curled up in the chair.
At this moment, everything was in pain!
Then, there was a damp feeling underneath her.
3/8 Having experienced so much, she naturally knew what that meant.
“Ugh…” She groaned, and her face was as white as paper.
The scene instantly descended into chaos, and she… completely lost consciousness.
Compared to the chaos on Natalie’s side, it was a quiet morning at Scarlet Villa.
Cedric and Isabella were sitting at the dining table amidst the chirping of birds and the warmth of sunlight.
After a night of rain, the weather outside was excellent, and the air was fresh.
“After breakfast, someone will take you out for a stroll,” Cedric said gently to Isabella.
“No need, it’s too much trouble!” Her words caused a cold glint to flash in Cedric’s eyes. Those present felt a slight tension when they looked at the man.
trouble at servac “Ms. Morgan, it’s no all,” a said urgently.
Hearing the urgency in the servant’s tone, Isabella smiled slightly and said, “Alright!” Her words made everyone present breathe a sigh of relief.
God knows! She was not easy to serve because their master cared too much. Their work was even more.
challenging than serving Natalie before this.
Cedric glanced at the woman bathed in sunlight across from him and said, “Someone will come in the morning to have you try on a gown.
At his words, Isabella paused in her actions. She looked at the man across from her, and her tone, while still gentle, became more serious.
“Have you really thought it through?
“It doesn’t matter if I’ve thought it through or not. I said I’d take care of you for a lifetime!” For a lifetime!
He would take care of her for a lifetimel However, the care he offered her was different than what she understood. Isabella was well aware that though Cedric had given her such a solemn promise, it was because… of Ivan!
4/5 Without Ivan, she was nothing in front of him!
The atmosphere became somewhat heavy.
Cedric didn’t understand.
Even though it was his responsibility, he felt a sudden tightness in his heart when he said it.
Suppressing his emotions, he stood up and said. “I’m going to the company first, okay?” “So soon? You haven’t eaten anything!” “I’m fine!” After speaking, the man left without waiting for Isabella to say anything.
The hurried footsteps made it seem like he was fleeing from here.
Although Isabella’s face remained gentle, her heart sank at this moment.
Cedric, oh Cedric!
In his heart, actually…!
Because she wasn’t Natalie, he had gone to work as if he was running away!
In the car, Cedric impatiently adjusted his tie.
Lucas was the one driving this morning.
Cedric asked, “She stayed inside all night?” Lucas hesitated for a moment.
“Yes.” Cedric was silent.
There was a heavy feeling in his heart, and it felt like he was suffocating.
Then, he heard that volce again–the voice that was hysterical deep within his heart.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 232-Nothing Worse Than an Uncaring Heart The voice was like a restrained soul. It had been unnoticeable once or twice, but now it was more prominent It was so clear that it seemed he could hear it.
He had heard it countless times.
It was obvious Natalie should pay a price for her actions! She deserved it!
But every time he did something to her, that voice deep within his heart would constantly interfere.
It made him endlessly annoyed.
“Go and take a look,” he finally said coldly.
“You mean Ms. Walker?” Lucas asked.
“Yes.” As he spoke, he took out a cigarette from the pack and lit it. He took a couple of deep drags, and only then did it ease the oppressive and irritable feeling in his heart.
Lucas made a U–turn, and the car turned onto the road leading to the police station, Just then, Cedric’s phone vibrated.
He pressed the half–smoked cigarette into the car’s ashtray and picked up the phone. He glanced at the number, and his eyes narrowed.
He massaged his throbbing forehead.
Answering the call, he said, “Hello.” “To be influenced by two women, huh? You’re such a disappointment.” The voice on the other end was old yet sharp.
Even through the phone, that sharpness carried a thick sense of danger.
A dangerous glint flashed in Cedric’s eyes.
Before he could speak, the voice on the other end was even sharper and more authoritative, “It’s been ten years; it’s time to come back!” “I didn’t agree back then, and I won’t now.” Cedric finally spoke, his tone as cold and dangerous as the other side.
Silence filled the air.
The two were in an invisible confrontation, though a distance separated them.
A bit later, the old voice on the phone changed and sounded deep and sinister.
“It seems I have to personally deal with those two women!” “You dare?!” “Ced…” The atmosphere between the two turned icy.
Cedric’s chest heaved in anger, and veins pulsated on his forehead. For so many years… he thought they had no connection anymore.
However, he was wrong.
“I’m hanging up.
Without waiting for the other end to say anything. Cedric hung up His expression was already cold before the call, but now it was worse.
“Turn around!” He commanded Lucas in a cold voice.
Lucas was momentarily stunned.
Undoubtedly, he didn’t understand the meaning of Cedric’s phone call just now. The call hadn’t been on speaker, so Lucas naturally didn’t know what that call meant for Cedric.
In the confined space, a chilling atmosphere lingered.
After a while, Cedric said to Lucas, “Tell them that no one can bail out Nataller” Each word was said with ruthless cruelty.
Lucas stiffened. He opened his mouth to say something, but he didn’t say anything after a slight hesitation.
After all, the feelings of the two over the past ten years were not something outsiders could comment on.
When Cedric appeared again at Radiant Tower, he radiated a hostile aura as he walked in.
All the employees were on edge.
On Natalie’s side, the situation earlier in the morning was quite urgent. Fortunately, there was a backup infirmary.
In the infirmary, Leon was by her side.
The man who had gone to Elegance Bay to take her in was also there with a serious look on his face.
The man’s sharp eyes glinted. “You’re pregnant?” “Yes, I only found out yesterday.” She had known all along when she couldn’t leave the airport that it was only a matter of time these days, but she didn’t expect it to happen so quickly.
In this place she had no idea wh as going on outside.
The man said, “Even so, we still need to investigate what happened. We’ll just adjust the interrogation methods.” “Thank you.” Natalie’s tone was somewhat bitter when she said this.
Her heart ached.
She hadn’t expected that the torment she endured all night would end because of this child.
In no time, the relevant personnel from Sylvan Gems‘ side came. In Natalie’s view, the situation in the eastern suburbs was complicated enough!
She had thought, based on her previous judgments, that the eastern suburbs‘ situation was serious.
But what she didn’t expect was that Sylvan Gems‘ situation was the real deal–conclusive evidence and witnesses!
It made it impossible for her to deny anything.
left her w with It was a tightly woven net that had been carefully crafted. The moment it enveloped her, it left nowhere to escape!
Now, it didn’t matter if she confessed or not. With all the evidence available, she would be detained while awaiting trial!
“Karina is already handling your bail. Don’t say anything now. Leave it all to the lawyer!” Leon reassured 3/5 After all, they knew she was pregnant now, so she could go through this legal procedure.
Natalie’s mind was in chaos. She was unable to hear anything clearly.
Her mind was blank!
She had been hysteric toward Cedric before. Now… she was completely powerless to escape this situation!
While calming herself down, she repeatedly asked herself… Should she resist? Or… follow his wishes?
In her previous life, she was helpless in the darkness!
So, what about this life? After being carefree for a while, could she still not escape his grasp?
Especially looking at the people around her… Cedric was gradually setting them up because of her, especially on Winona’s end…!
Nothing was worse than an uncaring heart.
That was probably the best way to describe Natalie right now. She had given up and didn’t care about.
Cedric’s heart… or her own!
Everything for her seemed destined.
But stubbornly, she didn’t believe in fate!
“I don’t acknowledge those so–called pieces of evidence!” Her response was just a simple sentencel That already made her stance clear.
She originally had nothing to do with these matters, but Cedric Insisted on pushing her to the edge. Even if she died, she wouldn’t admit defeat in front of him!
She wouldn’t beg for even half a word from him, no matter how he oppressed her, So what if she was powerless to resist?!
Even if she only had her willpower left, she would struggle to the end!
Looking at the relevant medical personnel, Natalie was unprecedentedly calm as she asked, “I don’t want She knew that she might not be able to leave this place as easily as Leon had suggested in the short term.
But she couldn’t delay too long when it came to the child. The longer she delayed it, the greater the chance the child would come into the world.
And she and Cedric had reached a point where having the child was out of the question.
The doctor was stunned.
“Don’t you know that being pregnant is actually beneficial for you now?‘ the medical staff said seriously, looking at her.
After all, many people would be eager to get pregnant in order to escape the situation she was in. novelbin But even in such a situation, Natalie actually wanted to get rid of the child?!
This was something many would beg for but would never obtain!
A touch of sadness and pain flashed in Natalie’s eyes. Her hands were tightly clenched together, and she was extremely pale.
She couldn’t stop trembling.
“Beneficial, huh…” She chuckled, and there was a bitter irony in her tone.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 233-Wishing for Her Death The medical staff and Leon frowned as they looked at Natalie.
Leon stepped forward and said in a low voice, “Let’s discuss everything once we’re out of here.” Undoubtedly, now that Irwin had left Verde City and they couldn’t reach Stephen, Cedric would be wishing for her death.
The only way for her to escape was through this child.
That was how important the child was to Natalie’s survival right now Would Natal e not know the significance of the child?
She never planned to use or involve anyone throughout her life, in this life or her previous one.
It was also the same now.
So, of course, she understood the child’s importance!
“Leon, you don’t understand,” Natalie said to Leon, her tone calm yet mysterious.
As a mother, being unable to protect her child was the greatest punishment for a woman.
How could she resort to any means to use her child?
More importantly, if she left here because of the child, Cedric would surely find out.
She… didn’t want to create more trouble.
Cedric was insane.
Who knew what he would do when he found out?
He was determined to keep her in here this time. Natalie thought… that Cedric wouldn’t change his mind just because of the child.
“But Mr. Jarvis…” Leon trailed off, but Natalie understood without him finishing the sentence.
Stephen had been unreachable, and he was in Simeria. He was too far, and he didn’t have the time or about her.
au to worr But asking her to use this child… She couldn’t do it!
Without responding to Leon, she bluntly asked the medical staff, “What procedures do I need to follow?” Looking at Natalie’s stubborn and determined face, Leon realized that since returning to Stephen’s side.
this was the first time she had shown such assertiveness.
This firm attitude meant that nothing he said now would change her mind… When the medical staff looked at Natalie, her initial sternness softened somewhat. There was even a touch of pity in her eyes.
To what extent had this woman been hurt by a man that she wouldn’t even consider using the child of that man?
“Aboveboard procedures are somewhat complicated. If you’re determined to proceed, I’ll help you with the paperwork,” the medical staff said.
Natalie nodded. “Thank you.” www novelbin The medical staff stared at Natalie for a long while before turning and leaving the room.
Only Natalie and Leon remained in the infirmary. Leon looked at Natalie’s pale face, wanting to say something.
Then the phone rang Leon glanced at the number and picked it up.
“Karina.” Whatever was said on the other end made Leon look at Natalie even more concerned. After a brief conversation, he hung up.
There was not just concern in his eyes when he looked at Natalie. There was also a deep sense of solemnness “What happened?” Natalie asked.
Leon hesitated, but he finally said, “Karina said they rejected the lawyer’s bail request.” “The request they submitted about me carrying a child?” Natalie asked.
“Yes.” I Natalie, who had refused to use the child, was now rejected even though she was pregnant. It indicated.
that something was wrong in the situation.
Undoubtedly, it was Cedric. Cedric had Intervened in this matter and refused her bail. He hadn’t thought about letting her out again after bringing her to this place.
2:5 Natalie had to admit that he was truly ruthless.
She fell silent. This silence emitted an unconscious sense of desolation throughout her b*dy despite Natalie repeatedly claiming she didn’t care.
But now, that man had completely disregarded their past, destroying her to this extent for Isabella and Christina… Who could bear it?
Leon approached and handed Natalie a cup of water, “Have a drink.” “Thank you.” Natalie took the water absentmindedly. Hastily taking a sip, she choked.
She tried to close her mouth to swallow, but it was as if she was trying to swallow something extremely bitter.
It seemed that only enduring this kind of physical discomfort could relieve the stifling pain in her chest.
After arriving at the company, Cedric stayed alone in the office for a long time.
When Lucas came in with meeting materials, the thick smell of smoke in the room made people dizzy.
Cedric pressed the cigarette butt into the ashtray and suddenly asked, “Is everything arranged for Bella?” “Was there something to arrange?” Lucas asked and stiffened.
Obviously, he didn’t understand what Cedric was saying. When Cedric received that call in the car, Lucas felt that something was obviously y wrong.
After that, Cedric ordered him to ensure that Natalie didn’t get bailed out.
So, what arrangements were there to make for Isabella? Cedric hadn’t said anything!
And now Cedric remembered that while he was preoccup needed protection the most..
with Natalie, he neglected the person who Rubbing his forehead, he pinched the throbbing spot between his eyebrows.
“Assign Kyle to stay with Bella.” “Sir?” Lucas looked at Cedric in shock.
Kyle Lester?!
He was currently in Meridiania. He hadn’t returned to Verde City in years, indicating that he wouldn’t come back unless absolutely necessary.
Even during the turmoil in the Johnson family years ago, Cedric didn’t call Kyle back to protect him.
However, now he wanted Kyle to come back and stay by Isabella’s side?!
“Did something happen?” Lucas asked without waiting for Cedric to respond.
Requesting Kyle’s return indicated that the phone call today was not a small matter.
Something big must have occurred.
It was only now that Lucas understood that Cedric’s decision to keep Natalie inside might not be ast simple as he had initially thought.
But Kyle… “Stop talking nonsense. Just get him back!” The man’s voice was loud, and there was a chilly undertone to it.
Lucas looked at Cedric. He wanted to say something but ultimately kept his words to himself when he saw the icy look in Cedric’s eyes.
Something significant had happened, that was Lucas’s current understanding.
Even with the pregnancy, Natalie was denied bail. Further, there was still no contact with Stephen, which had never happened before.
Could it be that Stephen believed Cedric’s identification report?
Did he think Natalie wasn’t his niece and decided to ignore everything?
But that was unlikely, Knowing Karina and Leon’s understanding of Stephen, they wouldn’t expect him to remain silent if it were just about the identification report.
Either Stephen wanted Natalie to leave Sylvan Gems, or he planned to take action against her.
However, nothing happened so far, which left people puzzled.
Natalie was caught in a vortex of unknown situations, and she found herself in a dire situation.
All the evidence against her from Sylvan Gems had gone through screening in a short time.
Whether it was witness testimony or physical evidence, everything pointed towards Natalie.
Currently, aside from Leon, even Karina couldn’t see her.
After another round of questioning. Leon looked at Natalie with concern.
“How are you feeling?
“I’m fine.” Although she claimed to be fine, her complexion revealed the burden she carried.
Without waiting for Leon to speak, Natalie said, “I can’t communicate with the outside world now, right?”
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 234- Wishing for Her Death The medical staff and Leon frowned as they looked at Natalie.
Leon stepped forward and said in a low voice, “Let’s discuss everything once we’re out of here.” Undoubtedly, now that Irwin had left Verde City and they couldn’t reach Stephen, Cedric would be wishing for her death.
The only way for her to escape was through this child.
That was how important the child was to Natalie’s survival right now Would Natal e not know the significance of the child?
She never planned to use or involve anyone throughout her life, in this life or her previous one.
It was also the same now.
So, of course, she understood the child’s importance!
“Leon, you don’t understand,” Natalie said to Leon, her tone calm yet mysterious.
As a mother, being unable to protect her child was the greatest punishment for a woman.
How could she resort to any means to use her child?
More importantly, if she left here because of the child, Cedric would surely find out.
She… didn’t want to create more trouble.
Cedric was insane.
Who knew what he would do when he found out?
He was determined to keep her in here this time. Natalie thought… that Cedric wouldn’t change his mind just because of the child.
“But Mr. Jarvis…” Leon trailed off, but Natalie understood without him finishing the sentence.
Stephen had been unreachable, and he was in Simeria. He was too far, and he didn’t have the time or about her.
au to worr But asking her to use this child… She couldn’t do it!
Without responding to Leon, she bluntly asked the medical staff, “What procedures do I need to follow?” Looking at Natalie’s stubborn and determined face, Leon realized that since returning to Stephen’s side.
this was the first time she had shown such assertiveness.
This firm attitude meant that nothing he said now would change her mind… When the medical staff looked at Natalie, her initial sternness softened somewhat. There was even a touch of pity in her eyes.
To what extent had this woman been hurt by a man that she wouldn’t even consider using the child of that man?
“Aboveboard procedures are somewhat complicated. If you’re determined to proceed, I’ll help you with the paperwork,” the medical staff said.
Natalie nodded. “Thank you.” www novelbin The medical staff stared at Natalie for a long while before turning and leaving the room.
Only Natalie and Leon remained in the infirmary. Leon looked at Natalie’s pale face, wanting to say something.
Then the phone rang Leon glanced at the number and picked it up.
“Karina.” Whatever was said on the other end made Leon look at Natalie even more concerned. After a brief conversation, he hung up.
There was not just concern in his eyes when he looked at Natalie. There was also a deep sense of solemnness “What happened?” Natalie asked.
Leon hesitated, but he finally said, “Karina said they rejected the lawyer’s bail request.” “The request they submitted about me carrying a child?” Natalie asked.
“Yes.” I Natalie, who had refused to use the child, was now rejected even though she was pregnant. It indicated.
that something was wrong in the situation.
Undoubtedly, it was Cedric. Cedric had Intervened in this matter and refused her bail. He hadn’t thought about letting her out again after bringing her to this place.
2:5 Natalie had to admit that he was truly ruthless.
She fell silent. This silence emitted an unconscious sense of desolation throughout her b*dy despite Natalie repeatedly claiming she didn’t care.
But now, that man had completely disregarded their past, destroying her to this extent for Isabella and Christina… Who could bear it?
Leon approached and handed Natalie a cup of water, “Have a drink.” “Thank you.” Natalie took the water absentmindedly. Hastily taking a sip, she choked.
She tried to close her mouth to swallow, but it was as if she was trying to swallow something extremely bitter.
It seemed that only enduring this kind of physical discomfort could relieve the stifling pain in her chest.
After arriving at the company, Cedric stayed alone in the office for a long time.
When Lucas came in with meeting materials, the thick smell of smoke in the room made people dizzy.
Cedric pressed the cigarette butt into the ashtray and suddenly asked, “Is everything arranged for Bella?” “Was there something to arrange?” Lucas asked and stiffened.
Obviously, he didn’t understand what Cedric was saying. When Cedric received that call in the car, Lucas felt that something was obviously y wrong.
After that, Cedric ordered him to ensure that Natalie didn’t get bailed out.
So, what arrangements were there to make for Isabella? Cedric hadn’t said anything!
And now Cedric remembered that while he was preoccup needed protection the most..
with Natalie, he neglected the person who Rubbing his forehead, he pinched the throbbing spot between his eyebrows.
“Assign Kyle to stay with Bella.” “Sir?” Lucas looked at Cedric in shock.
Kyle Lester?!
He was currently in Meridiania. He hadn’t returned to Verde City in years, indicating that he wouldn’t come back unless absolutely necessary.
Even during the turmoil in the Johnson family years ago, Cedric didn’t call Kyle back to protect him.
However, now he wanted Kyle to come back and stay by Isabella’s side?!
“Did something happen?” Lucas asked without waiting for Cedric to respond.
Requesting Kyle’s return indicated that the phone call today was not a small matter.
Something big must have occurred.
It was only now that Lucas understood that Cedric’s decision to keep Natalie inside might not be ast simple as he had initially thought.
But Kyle… “Stop talking nonsense. Just get him back!” The man’s voice was loud, and there was a chilly undertone to it.
Lucas looked at Cedric. He wanted to say something but ultimately kept his words to himself when he saw the icy look in Cedric’s eyes.
Something significant had happened, that was Lucas’s current understanding.
Even with the pregnancy, Natalie was denied bail. Further, there was still no contact with Stephen, which had never happened before.
Could it be that Stephen believed Cedric’s identification report?
Did he think Natalie wasn’t his niece and decided to ignore everything?
But that was unlikely, Knowing Karina and Leon’s understanding of Stephen, they wouldn’t expect him to remain silent if it were just about the identification report.
Either Stephen wanted Natalie to leave Sylvan Gems, or he planned to take action against her.
However, nothing happened so far, which left people puzzled.
Natalie was caught in a vortex of unknown situations, and she found herself in a dire situation.
All the evidence against her from Sylvan Gems had gone through screening in a short time.
Whether it was witness testimony or physical evidence, everything pointed towards Natalie.
Currently, aside from Leon, even Karina couldn’t see her.
After another round of questioning. Leon looked at Natalie with concern.
“How are you feeling?
“I’m fine.” Although she claimed to be fine, her complexion revealed the burden she carried.
Without waiting for Leon to speak, Natalie said, “I can’t communicate with the outside world now, right?” Chapter 234 Chapter 234 Won’t Give In Leon looked at her. From the silence in her eyes, he could sense her unspoken resilience and stubbornness.
She wouldn’t surrender, even if the whole world abandoned her now.
She would continue to do what she needed to do.
Cedric had pushed her to this point for Isabella and Christina, intending to keep her imprisoned forever.
Yet, she refused to admit defeat.
“What do you want to do? I’ll take care of it for you,” Leon didn’t directly answer her question, but the implication was evident.
She couldn’t have any contact with the outside world right now.
Natalie didn’t know why Leon was an exception.
“Just call Zane and tell him to carefully compare the previous documents,” she said.
“Yes, ma’am.” “Also, tell him to go to the relevant agency to check the signing time on my handwriting with the time.
below!” Despite the interrogations, Natalie remained clear–headed about what she needed to do.
She would continue denying those so–called evidence. She would investigate it on her own!
Cedric had won. He had isolated her and made it impossible for her to escape.
Still, she wouldn’t yield to his wishes.
“I understand,” Leon said with a nod.
Hearing Natalie speak like this eased his concerns. The silence when he mentioned Cedric preventing her from getting bail had worried him before, fearing she might lose hope.
As Leon was about to leave, Natalie stopped him.
“Wait.” “What’s wrong?” “What’s the situation with my uncle now?” They couldn’t reach him, and Natalie felt something was off. Since the identification report, her relationship with her uncle had become strange.
She was sure that Stephen was definitely not neglecting her.
Her surroundings now seemed shrouded in mystery, and she couldn’t see through it.
Leon frowned and said, “It doesn’t seem to be going well on his end.” From what Leon knew of Stephen, the latter had never faced significant challenges in his life. Suddenly, such a significant event occurred, and it involved his own daughter.
Stephen had single–handedly built Simeria’s business empire yet had failed to protect his daughter’s sweetheart. novelbin How could he not be in pain?
Hearing that Stephen wasn’t well, She felt heartbroken.
infall ellent.
And this only added to her resentment towards Cedric.
In the evening after work, Cedric initially didn’t want to leave the company. But after receiving a call from Scarlet Villa, he hurriedly went back.
Lucas drove, and Cedric urged him to run several red lights on the way.
When the butler saw Cedric return, he approached with a solemn and respectful expression, “Sir, you’re back.” “Where is he?” The butler had mentioned someone on the phone when he called Cedric.
“The person has escaped.” “Is she okay?” “Fortunately, Lily was with her, so nothing major happened.” “What did security say about this?” 14 200 Cedric’s tone became increasingly stern, and there was danger in it.
*Security says it was a thief.” A thief?!
A sharp glint flashed in Cedric’s eyes as the butler finished speaking. Scarlet Villa’s security system was tight–how could an ordinary thief get in?
How easy for them to say such a thing, huh?
Thinking about the morning call, a cold light flashed in Cedric’s eyes.
The butler continued, “Ms. Morgan was frightened and hasn’t come out of her room until now.” Hearing this, Cedric glanced at the stairs, his hostility intensifying. In the end, he didn’t say anything and went upstairs.
Lucas was still gathering information with the butler. In just one day, there were many incidents around Cedric.
When Cedric decided to bring back Kyle, Lucas felt something was amiss. Now, with this incident, even. though he was mentally prepared, he couldn’t help but stiffen and be on guard.
Cedric went upstairs and arrived at Isabella’s room. Lily was there, and she breathed a sigh of relief when she saw him.
“Sir, you finally came back.” “What happened?” “Ced.” Before Cedric could speak, Isabella called out to him. Her voice was weak and filled with fear.
It was evident that Isabella was truly scared.
Hearing her voice, Cedric walked forward. Lily quickly stepped aside, giving space to Isabella and Cedric.
“I’m here.” Cedric’s voice was incredibly gentle as he held Isabella’s slightly cold hand in his warm palm. When he felt her trembling, a dangerous glint flashed in his eyes.
3/5 “The person wasn’t a thief. He definitely wasn’t a thief,” Isabella uttered incoherently, clutching Cedric’s hand as if grabbing a life–saving straw.
Cedric reassured, “I’ll look into it.” “He didn’t ask anything and just….
Isabella’s face turned pale at the memory of the person’s intentions.
Cedric tightly held her hand and soothingly whispered, “It’s okay.” But in the next moment, before he could react, Isabella had already nestled into his embrace..
He instantly stiffened, and instinctively, he wanted to push her away.
However, considering their current relationship and the responsibilities he was about to fulfill, his raised hand hovered in the air and ultimately encircled Isabella’s delicate waist.
“It’s okay, I’m here.” “Ced, I’m so scared. Even though I couldn’t see, I could feel the danger from that person!” Since she truly lost her sight, her perception of the surroundings became particularly acute. So, her feelings wouldn’t be wrong.
At this moment, she felt helpless and frightened.
However, Cedric seized a crucial point–she couldn’t see.
Why couldn’t she see?
Because of Natalie.
A cold light flashed in Cedric’s eyes when he thought about why Isabella had lost her sight, and his grip around her tightened.
After finally calming Isabella and making her fall asleep, Cedric came out and went straight to the study.
where Lucas was waiting.
“Have you found out?” Cedric got straight to the point.
Lucas looked serious and handed Cedric screenshots from the security footage. The figure was securely It was definitely not the thief described by the security.
“You can leave,” Cedric said after looking at the photos. His eyes were stone cold.
Lucas nodded and turned to leave. However, just as he reached the door, Cedric stopped him.
“What’s happening on Stephen’s side? Any actions regarding Natalie?” “No, all his focus is on Ms. Jarvis.” “Okay.” Walker “One of Ms. Walker’s assistants, Zane, is conducting a signature comparison for her.” “A signature comparison?” “Yes, sir.” “Heh… So, she’s not giving up yet.” A cold light flickered in his eyes, and his tone became sharper and more sinister.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 235-A Strange Birthday Party Cedric took a sip of water before turning his cold and piercing gaze on Lucas.
“Do you know what to do?” “Yes, sir.” Lucas understood once he heard Cedric’s tone. He turned and left, leaving Cedric alone in the study.
Cedric looked blankly at the wall for a while.
Stephen… was completely ignoring Natalie?
His inaction seemed anything but simple.
“Natalie…” he murmured softly.
At this moment, Cedric also realized that Natalie had changed completely since divorcing him, even in personality.
But whether she confessed or not, she had to stay inside now!
Time passed swiftly, and it was soon time for Christina’s birthday banquet. During this period, some felt like time was dragging on, while others felt like they were living in a dream.
This applied to Christina, Isabella… and Natalie!
Although somewhat disappointed in Christina, Rebecca ensured her birthday banquet would be extravagant.
Inside her room, Christina was dressed like a delicate doll as Wanda attended to her. Wanda’s eyes were filled with indulgence as she looked at Christina.
“Miss, Master Cedric is here.” There was a hint of gravity in Wanda’s tone when she spoke.
Christina turned around and asked, “What’s wrong with you?” Seeing Wanda’s unusual expression, Christina reached out and took Wanda’s hand. For some reason, she could smell a very familiar scent on Wanda.
Wanda touched her hair and said, “Ms. Morgan is also here.” Christina’s expression stiffened for a moment at the mention of Isabella.
Then, she paled.
Memories flashed in her mind. Back at Scarlet Villa, when Isabella manipulated her… It was the first time Cedric protected someone else.
Isabella did have some tricks up her sleeves!
“How dare she!” When Isabella was mentioned, Christina’s initial good mood was completely gone. For years, her birthday had been celebrated with her grandmother, mother, and brother, When Natalie appeared, she always felt uncomfortable.
Now that she had finally driven Natalie away, Isabella showed up!
More importantly, Isabella dared to manipulate even her!
“Miss.” “I don’t want to see her!” Christina said petulantly..
Christina was upset just thinking about that woman.
Isabella had deceived her so miserably and also took Cedric away from her.
How could she not be upset?
Seeing Christina’s stubborn attitude, Wanda comforted her, “It’s your birthday banquet. Don’t embarrass yourself because of her,” “Wanda.” “Right now, she is important to Master Cedric.” Wanda spoke directly, preparing Christina mentally. After all, if Wanda hadn’t told her now, Christinal would likely have caused a scene when she saw Isabella at the banquet.
Isabella was much more formidable than Natalie, and now Cedric was somewhat protective of her.
Christina’s tantrums wouldn’t do any good for her.
“Hmph, that bitch!” for brothers Christina was furious. She knew very well that Isabella was important to And because of this importance, Christina wished she could tear her to pieces!
A sinister look flashed in her eyes.
So what?
Christina had managed to drive even Natalie away.
What could a blind woman like Isabella do?
Christina was very upset, and Wanda had to comfort her for quite a while. When they went downstairs.
Christina’s heart was in chaos when she saw Cedric keep Isabella by his side.
“Mom,” Coming to Rebecca’s side, she affectionately took Rebecca’s arm.
Rebecca’s expression finally eased a bit after seeing Christina. Today’s birthday banquet was probably the most displeasing event for Rebecca in these years, even more so than when Natalie was around.
Her son showed up with this blind woman, and all the guests were aristocrats from wealthy families.
When they looked at her, those noble ladies‘ eyes were filled with hidden mockery.
“You’re the star today. Go and greet the guests properly, okay?
“Of course!” Christina let go of Rebecca’s arm and went to greet everyone. Then, seemingly nonchalantly, she walked toward Cedric and Isabella.
Cedric was chatting with an elder. Even so, he was holding onto Isabella.
The protective gesture made Christina insanely jealous.
“You’ve always had good taste; it’s just a pity for this young lady,” an elderly uncle said to Cedric.
The way he looked at Isabella carried a hint of pity.
However, due to the previous conflicts between Natalie and Isabella, most people’s gazes towards.
Isabella were not friendly.
This brought some comfort to Christina.
When Cedric heard the words ‘pity, he patted Isabella’s hand gently.
3/5 Isabella said, “I’m fine.” “Are you tired?” Cedric asked with concern.
“No. I’m fine,” Isabella replied.
The two made a harmonious image, standing together. Except for Isabella’s eyes, she looked beautiful from any angle.
Christina approached with a warm and gracious smile, “Ced.” Christina was a bit nervous when she approached then, especially considering what happened at Scarlet Villa. She hadn’t seen Cedric since then.
Fortunately, on her birthday, Cedric didn’t show any displeasure.
“Yeah,” he replied casually.
Christina didn’t mind his indifferent reaction and boldly approached, linking arms with Isabella.
“Bella, you’re finally here.
Their intimate appearance made it hard for anyone to detect their previous discord.
Upon seeing the broken necklace in Isabella’s hand, Christina exclaimed, “This necklace is broken?!” “Yeah, I accidentally broke it just now.” Isabella didn’t say she had accidentally broken the necklace on Cedric’s suit button just now.
Acting unusually generous, Christina said, “Ced, let me take Isabella to my room to pick a new one.” Upon hearing this, Isabella subconsciously tightened her grip on Cedric’s arm. She naturally knew that Christina Inviting her alone was definitely not a good sign.
There were many people today, and she didn’t want to put herself in a disadvantageous position.
So, she had made up her mind not to be alone with Christina before she came. And because of the Incident at Scarlet Villa, Cedric was naturally not at ease with Christina taking Isabella away.
“No need for that,” Cedric spoke before Isabella could. He glanced at Isabella and said, “This is fine.” “It doesn’t quite match!” Christina said, looking at Isabella’s neck.
She smiled, ‘Isabella’s neck is fair and long. It would look even better with a necklace. How about you Seeing Christina speak like this, Cedric subconsciously looked at Isabella’s neck. He had to admit that with Isabella’s deep V–neck dress today, she did need a necklace, “Sure. Wait for me here,” Cedric said to Isabella.
With so many people around, Cedric was sure Christina wouldn’t dare to do anything suspicious. It was clear that Isabella thought the same.
Everything was fine as long as they weren’t alone, especially since Lucas was still here.
Cedric left, and Christina’s grip on Isabel a’s arm tightened.
To onlookers who were near them, they seemed like very good friends.
However, Christina’s lowered voice carried a hint of malice when she spoke.
“Do you think that I can’t do anything just because you’re avoiding me?”
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 236-Struggling on Both Fronts On Natalie’s side, after repeated interrogation sessions, she eventually found herself taken into custody without any further inquiries.
Leon naturally couldn’t be by her side during this period, but he visited her every day.
In the evening, Natalie was originally lying in bed. When she heard Leon was coming, she quickly got up to meet him.
His face was serious when she saw him.
She had been waiting the entire week for news from Zane’s side. Meanwhile, the evidence here had already gone through the review process and had been accepted.
Even in such a situation, she did not give up, placing her hope on Zane.
However, the solemn expression on Leon’s face now caused Natalie’s chest to tighten.
“How is it? Any results?” Natalie approached and asked.
Leon nodded.
However, when Natalie asked about the results, the graveness in Leon’s eyes deepened.
Natalie’s chest tightened further at Leon’s reaction. Without him saying it, she could probably already 1 guess the outcome.
Leon said, “Zane has already gone to compare the results, and Cedric has tampered with it.” In other words, the comparison results were not favorable to her.
Natalie’s heart felt like it was being stabbed when she heard Cedric’s name. She smiled bitterly.
“It seems he wishes for my death.” Indeed.
Cedric had gone to great lengths to turn everyone against her. At a time like this, how could he let her easily leave?
His level of cruelty exceeded everyone’s expectations.
“There’s still no verdict! There’s still a way out. Zane and Karina are also planning so that you have time to think about things,” Leon said.
Natalie closed her eyes, hiding the pain and stubborn struggle in her eyes.
Her whole b*dy emitted an air of refusal to surrender. After a long time, she opened her eyes, devoid of pain, only sharpness.
Looking at Leon, she said, “Have Zane secretly send the information abroad.” In Verde City, Cedric’s people were undoubtedly keeping an eye on her.
“But what about the timing?” “We don’t have any other choice, Natalie said.
She might not get the results before the verdict, but she could get out as long as the final evidence could novelbin be overturned.
And she must get out of here!
“Oh, there’s one more thing.” “What is it?” “They’ve arranged the medical procedures. They will give you a physical examination tomorrow everything goes well, they’ll perform the surgery for you right after.” Natalie was silent.
Right, the surgery.
The abortion surgery.
The sharp glint in her eyes dimmed for a moment.
She fell silent.
Subconsciously, she rested her hand on her abdomen.
If She took a deep breath and said, “I got it. You can go back and ask Zane to expedite the process.” Leon looked at her with some concern in his eyes.
After uttering those words, Natalie turned and went inside.
Undoubtedly, regardless of whether it was an instinctive decision or a carefully considered one, she would still feel heartbroken about the child.
Back in her room, the moonlight streamed in through the cold iron bars, casting a chilly glow on Natalie.
“I’m so sorry,” Natalie said to the child in her belly.
She was currently in a confrontation with Cedric, After getting out of here, all she wanted was to turn the evidence against Cedric To put it bluntly, at this point in her relationship with Cedric, he wished for her death, and she wished to see him in prison.
In such a life–and–death situation where no reconciliation between them was possible, she couldn’t bring the child into this world.
It would only be a sin for her if she did!
Meanwhile, Isabella was looking at Christina in disbelief.
She didn’t expect Christina to be so audacious. She dared to question Isabella in a place where there were so many people!
She could clearly feel the chill emanating from Christina.
Christina said, “Find a way to distract Ced tomorrow. I’ll come to you.” Every word Christina spoke was a threat.
Isabella’s anger surged. She firmly said, “No!” “Isabella!
“We’re going to be engaged in a week. You’ll do well to remember that I’ll be your future sister–in–law!” Both spoke in hushed tones under the gaze of outsiders, portraying a scene where they looked like best friends while exchanging harsh words.
When Christina heard that they would be engaged in a week, her eyes turned sinister as she closed them.
*You dare take me for a fool?!” “I’ve said it before, compared to you, your brother is the most reliable partner.” Isabella had said such words before.
She thought back to what Christina and Rebecca had done to her in Sapphire. Isabella knew that apart Now that she was blind, her eyes were completely useless. She naturally had to consider her future thoroughly, and her decision was to hold onto Cedric firmly.
She didn’t care about working with anyone else.
In the next moment, a sudden pain shot through the inside of her arm.
“Ugh!” Isabella instinctively pushed Christina away.
A sharp scream rang out, and everyone’s gaze turned towards Isabella and Christina.
Previously, some eyes were on them due to their seemingly harmonious interaction. Now, those who were watching saw Isabella directly pushing away Christina.
“Ugh! It hurts” Christina was thrown to the ground, and her foot… was twisted.
She looked at Isabella with tearful eyes, a mixture of grievances and hesitation in her expression.
The gazes of the people present, directed at Isabella, changed once again.
Everyone tacitly agreed that things in the Johnson family were currently complicated. It didn’t matter whether it was about Isabella, who was blind, or Christina, who everyone saw got shoved to the ground.
Lucas was also startled by the commotion and approached Isabella, “Ms. Morgan?” “I…” Isabella’s face turned pale, her l*ps trembling.
She sensed the unfriendly looks of the people around her.
What had she done wrong?
Upon hearing the commotion, Rebecca hurried over.
Seeing Christina sitting on the ground, her anger surged instantly. “What did you do to her?” She of She glared at Isabella maliciously, believing that this blind woman would only bring trouble.
Christina, feeling wronged, burrowed Into Rebecca’s embrace. “Mom.” “Hush, it’s okay. I’m here. Rebecca glared at Isabella fiercely, as If she wanted to tear her apart.
Previously, she felt grateful upon learning that Isabella was Ivan’s sister. But now, she was angry becau THE “Ced? Where’s Ced?” He had brought a blind person here, and now he was nowhere to be found!
Rebecca was infuriated seeing Isabella’s haughty demeanor, especially now that she had caused such a big incident.
“Go! Fetch Ced” Rebecca angrily shouted at the butler.
At this moment, chaos reigned because Isabella pushed Christina.
Meanwhile, in Christina’s room upstairs, various pieces of jewelry were scattered on the dressing table.
Cedric held a card in his hand.
His gaze… lingered on the last four digits of the card number.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 237-This Is The True Source The string of numbers was familiar to him.
How could it not be?
Almost all the information he had seen about Natalie during this time had this card number.
However, he felt as if he were seeing it wrong. He stared at it harder, as though the numbers would change if he looked long enough.
It was as if everything clicked into place suddenly, and his mind was blank.
The air in the room turned suffocating.
Finally, he couldn’t deny it anymore–it was the same number he had been seeing all this time on this card.
The funds for Isabella’s kidnapping and the people who had been involved in the online harassment… It had all originated from this card, When the butler entered the room, he saw Cedric trembling and squeezing the card in his hand. Beads of cold sweat continuously appeared on his forehead.
“Master Cedric,” the butler approached, calling out with some concern.
But at this moment, Cedric seemed to have lost all awareness. It was as if his whole world had become a blank slate..
This card…!
This card was… It was actually…!!
“Master Cedric Before the butler could react, Cedric strode out of the room quickly.
“Ugh! M–Master Cedric? Where are you going?!” At that moment, downstairs, Christina was shivering in Rerbecca’s arms.
The longer Cedric took to arrive, the more angry Rebecca got.
15 She looked at Lucas in frustration and exclaimed, “Get her away from me! Take her away!” Rebecca was almost mad with anger.
On such an important occasion today and with so many people present, Cedric brought this woman here just to embarrass their family!
Elizabeth was experienced in many matters, and she quickly had the people around escort the guests out of the scene in the face of Rebecca’s anger.
In just a few minutes, most of the people had left.
Seeing Cedric still not appearing and Rebecca being emotionally distressed due to Christina’s injury, Lucas reluctantly approached Isabella.
“Ms. Morgan, shall I escort you back first?
Originally, coming here tonight was to use Christina’s birthday banquet to acknowledge Isabella’s identity in the Johnson family But who would have thought it would turn out like this?
Isabella stood still, her whole b*dy cold. She had always been the one scheming against others, but she never expected Christina to plot against her in front of so many people.
Isabella had to admit that Christina was truly ruthless. She wasn’t even worried that someone would figure it out!
No wonder she managed to create a rift between Natalie and Cedric using her skills.
But Isabella wasn’t someone to be trifled with.
Looking toward Christina, she smiled coldly and maliciously, “I know you like your brother. Do you think that by scheming against me, you can re marry him?” A simple and direct sentence instantly stirred up waves of shock in the few people present.
Rebecca was holding Christina, and she stiffened. Christina could also feel the coldness emanating from Rebecca in that instant.
Christina glared at Isabella. “What nonsense are you spouting?” However, she couldn’t hide the slight tremble in her voice.
After all, Rebecca had secretly warned her not to harbor such thoughts towards Cedric before this.
275 Christina knew she could lose anything in the Johnson family except for Rebecca’s affection.
Once that was lost, Christina would truly have nothing.
Yet, Isabella had spoken so directly.
Isabella laughed coldly again. “Am I spouting nonsense?” “You pushed the former Mrs. Johnson to such a point, and now you want to plot against me in the same. way?!” The information in this sentence was substantial enough.
Rebecca’s anger surged.
“Get her away from here! Take her away!” Rebecca said fiercely.
Undoubtedly, she had already figured out Christina’s feelings. But even if Christina had such intentions, it couldn’t be exposed to outsiders, right?
Family matters should be solved behind closed doors!
How could she allow Isabella to talk nonsense in front of others?
“Mom.” Christina cried pitifully in Rebecca’s arms, her voice full of grievances.
“Ms. Morgan, let’s leave for now,” Lucas suggested.
“Leave? Why?” Cedric’s voice echoed through the hall as he walked down the staircase, bringing a momentary quiet to novelbin the chaotic scene.
He glanced at the butler who was behind him. The man understood and quickly went downstairs to assist Elizabeth’s people in escorting the remaining guests away.
During this process, Cedric just coldly observed the situation.
Some guests who originally wanted to stay and enjoy the spectacle quickly changed their minds upon feeling the dangerous aura emanating from Cedric.
In the end, the guests were all sent away.
Only the members of the Johnson family remained, and Cedric’s sharp and dangerous gaze fell on “Mom.” Christina’s heart trembled.
She was completely unaware of why Cedric was looking at her like this.
She shrank into Rebecca’s embrace.
Rebecca instinctively comforted Christina, “It’s okay, I’m here.” At this moment, Christina felt like she had returned to her childhood. When frightened, she could always find solace in Rebecca’s arms.
stood at Elizabeth’s side and sensed that something was amiss.
She said to Elizabeth, “Madam Elizabeth, you’re tired too. Why not go rest first?” “Alright. Elizabeth looked at the chaotic scene and was irritated. She cast a deep gaze at this annoying situation and left.
Rebecca watched Cedric slowly descend the stairs. His gaze was still dangerously fixed on Christina.
Every step of his seemed to be stepping heavily on Christina’s heart.
At this moment, only Christina, Rebecca, Isabella, and Lucas remained on the scene.
The butler had led the others away.
Christina and Rebecca both sensed that something was off with Cedric. Even the blind Isabella felt the unusual atmosphere.
“C–Ced…” When Cedric stopped before Rebecca, Christina met his sharp eyes and felt her heart pounding in her ribcage.
“What are you doing?” directed at Christina.
Rebecca could almost confirm at this p that Cedric’s strange behavior was Although she had been displeased with Christina before, she instinctively protected her at this moment.
However, the next moment…!
Before everyone could react, Christina felt her view shift.
Cedric directly pulled her out of Rebecca’s embrace in a swift movement!
Thud!
Everyone was too shocked to move!
Christina felt a pain in her forehead. It was only then she realized that Cedric had yanked her out of Rebecca’s embrace and had ruthlessly thrown her to the ground.
Warm liquid slid down, accompanied by a strong, bloody scent. It flowed down and rushed straight into her eyes, turning her world into a vivid red.
It was clear Cedric had acted ruthlessly on purpose. It looked like he wanted to hurt her or even kill her!
Christina turned back in disbelief. She was trembling all over as she looked at Cedric.
However, her vision was blurry “Ced?” Her voice was soft and trembling, filled with grievances.
Even if Cedric said nothing at this moment, everyone present knew… something significant had happened!
Otherwise, why would Cedric treat Christina in such a way?
He had never treated her like this before!
Even when he saw Christina covered in blood, he remained indifferent.
“W–what are you doing?” Rebecca finally reacted, looking at Cedric with a gaze full of reproach.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 238-Complete Outburst Christina looked at Cedric. She opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but her gaze fell on the card he held in his hand.
She instantly paled.
“Ced, I…” At this moment, countless words gathered in her mind, creating utter chaos. Reason told her to deny everything, but the fear sparked by that card threw her entire sense of reason into disarray.
Trembling, she looked at Cedric with eyes filled with fear.
Smack!
The card smacked against Christina’s face, mingling with the blood on her face before falling to the ground.
Seeing the card on the floor, Rebecca stepped forward to pick it up. But before she could bend down, Christina quickly grabbed it and instinctively hid it behind her.
“It’s not what you think, Ced! Let me explain!” novelbin Christina’s voice trembled with every word she spoke.
Seeing Christina’s reaction, Rebecca asked, “What is that?” Her heart pounded loudly in her ears What could make Cedric so angry?
“Ced…” “Alright. Explain!” Cedric coldly looked at Christina on the ground, his eyes glinting with icy coldness.
This was the first time Cedric treated Christina this way. Before, he had always protected her, especially when it came to Natalie.
Yet now, he was unexpectedly treating her like this.
Tears fell, mingling with blood. But even in such a pitiful state, Cedric was unmoved.
He looked at Christina with a cold disappointment in his eyes.
He had always defended her, yet….
It was her! It had always been her…!
At this moment, memories of Natalie explaining things to him repeatedly flashed into his mind.
“I don’t know what you’re talking about!” “I lost that card a long time ago!” “I didn’t do those things!” He had never given her a chance, even after she had laid everything out so plainly and explained it to him.
Yet, he had never believed her!
Not once!
He had investigated, and Stefan had given him the evidence.
And it had all pointed to Natalie.
But who would have thought that the main evidence, this card, was hidden deep in his sister’s dressing table, covered in a layer of dust?
“Give it to me” Seeing Christina trembling and unable to speak, Rebecca reached out and snatched the card away.
Christina had wanted to struggle, but she didn’t dare hurt Rebecca.
Rebecca saw just a bank card and studied it carefully. She looked up and down but couldn’t figure out what was wrong.
“It’s just an old bank card. What are you making a fuss about? Rebecca asked Cedric, inexplicably angry, Cedric’s gaze remained on Christina. At this moment, his l*ps curled into a cold smile.
“Yes, it’s just an old bank card. More accurately, it’s Natalie’s old bank card. Why is it in your possession?” Rebecca exclaimed, “W–what? Natalie’s?” She looked at Cedric in shock, then at the card, then at Christina.
Full of confusion, she asked, “Why do you have Natallo’s bank card?” Indeed, why was the card in Christina’s hands?
Upon hearing that it was ‘Natalle’s bank card, Isabella couldn’t help but feel her heart skip a beat. Her face turned a shade paler.
Naturally, this card was a significant part of her and Christina’s plan in plotting against Natalie..
This damn woman! She didn’t even hide such an important thing properly!
Of course, since Cedric and Natalie got married, he had never entered Christina’s room. Christina never thought Cedric would search her room.
But who would have thought that tonight, what was originally meant to be a scheme against Isabella, turned out to be the root cause of all this?
No one could have foreseen that Cedric would accidentally knock over the dressing table, causing the card to fall right in front of him dinto “What’s wrong? Cat got your tongue?” Cedric s l*ps curled into a cold smile as he mocked Christina lying on the ground.
At this moment, Christina looked at Cedric in fear.
Rebecca was equally furious. She glared at Christina and said, ‘Speak up! How did this card end up with you?” Considering their relationship, it couldn’t have been a gift from Natalie.
So, did Christina steal it?
Thinking of this possibility, Rebecca almost fainted.
“–Isabella gave it to me,” Christina 1 nally said, looking Yes, Isabella!
at Isabella, In the Johnson family, Christina’s mother, brother, and grandmother would believe whatever she said.
Since they needed an explanation, this was hers!
With these words, the air fell silent again.
Isabella wore a white V–neck dress tonight, complemented by a white ribbon covering her eyes, which gave her an ethereal presence.
At Christina’s words, the gazes that were initially on Christina now shifted directly to the blindfolded.
Isabella.
As everyone focused on her, she smiled lightly and sald softly, “Ced, do you really think I could have gotten my hands on Nat’s card?” 375 Her words completely shattered Christina’s explanation, plunging it into the abyss of lies.
They all knew the relationship between Isabella and Natalie. Natalie couldn’t have given Isabella her bank card or given her the chance to steal it.
So, when Christina claimed to have received it from Isabella, Isabella didn’t even need to explain much.
Upon hearing Isabella’s words, Christina’s eyes turned bloodshot “Isabella, how dare you say you didn’t give me this card?!” Her words carried a veiled warning.
After all, they were accomplices in so many things. Why should she bear the burden alone now?
However, a resounding slap echoed through the spacious hall the next moment.
Christina felt the burning impact on her face.
A man’s roar quickly followed the pain, “You dare to threaten her?!” “Ced, I’m your sister. How can you not trust me?” Slap!
“Ugh!” “Ced!” The sound of the slap, Christina’s muffled groan, and Rebecca’s exclamation filled the entire scene.
The atmosphere froze as if time stood still.
Even Lucas was standing stiffly in place. He was eventually brought back to reality by the vibration of his phone.
Glancing at the chaotic scene, he picked up his phone and turned away Cedric’s two slaps left Christina’s mind ringing. There was the taste of blood in her mouth, and she wasn’t sure where she was injured.
In the chaotic daze, she looked at Cedric. Her face was burning in pain, and she opened her mouth to speak.
“I was just trying to say.” “Tina, that’s enough!” +15 DONUS Rebecca cut off Christina’s words. She keenly sensed the ominous atmosphere surrounding Cedric.
If Christina continued, no one might be able to stop Cedric As a young girl, how much force could she withstand?
“Don’t say anything.” Rebecca steadied herself despite the anger burning within her.
Christina wanted to explain.
Last time in Scarlet Villa, Cedric had already had such strong objections to her actions. If she didn’t clarify things today, she might lose all chance to.
But before she could speak, Lucas, who had been answering the phone outside, rushed in and said urgently. “Sir, there’s a big problem at the detention center!
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 239-Fierce Inferno Cedric’s heart skipped a beat, and he turned his sharp gaze from Christina to Lucas.
At this moment, his mind was a whirlw nd.
He spoke in a somewhat numb manner.
what happened?” “There’s a fire. The firefighting resources in the North District are insufficient, and they’ve called in reinforcements from the Central District. The fire trucks have Before Lucas could finish his sentence, a gust of wind blew past him.
in a daze, Cedric had already left the room.
Lucas hurriedly followed Soon, the revving sounds of a car could be heard.
Cedric and Lucas had left.
Rebecca, Christina, and Isabella were the only ones left in the hall.
Rebecca was still shocked by Lucas’s mention of the detention center. Her heart was pounding in her chest.
Christina instinctively looked at Isabella. Although she couldn’t see her eyes, she could sense a bloodthirsty smile on her l*ps.
Christina couldn’t help but feel a tightening in her heart.
In the car, Cedric was alone. He drove like a madman, speeding and overtaking other vehicles as if they were standing still.
Horns blared at him, and curses were thrown his way. His actions caused several cars to stop suddenly for fear of being hit by him!
On the way, the urgent sirens of the fire trucks could be heard, all heading towards the direction of the North District.
on the Cedric’s eyes turned bloodshot, his knuckles white as he gripped the steering wheel. His whole b*dy trembled incessantly.
1/6 “Natalie…” he murmured softly.
His mind only had one thought: She had to be okay!
However, the constant wailing of the fire trucks served as a reminder of how extensive the fire at the detention center in the North District was.
Fire… What kind of fire was it?!
A vivid image of flames appeared in his mind, but it wasn’t from the North District.
It seemed to be… their home.
Scarlet Villa?
His mind buzzed, and the pain in his temples was intense. His eyes were bloodshot, and he couldn’t even distinguish the colors of the traffic lights, Twenty minutes later, Cedric stumbled out of the car, looking at the raging fire. The water from the fire trucks continuously poured into the flames, but it didn’t extinguish them; the fire only grew stronger.
The scene was chaotic, with a police cordon set up.
Cedric’s heart bled as he stared at the scene.
Without thinking, he was about to rush in but was stopped by someone.
“Sir, it’s dangerous in there! Please do not cross the cordon!
“Let go!” he roared, his tone carrying a pain akin to madness.
“Sir, it’s very dangerous-” Before the person could finish, Cedric violently shoved him aside. Though his b*dy felt limp when facing the towering flames, Cedric somehow found the strength to push away anyone trying to stop him.
Lucas saw Cedric cross the cordon when he got out of the car. Someone tried to intervene, but Cedric violently shook them off, and several others followed suit.
“My wife is inside! Let go!” “Sir, please calm down! The fire is intense now!” “I told you to let go!” Cedric roared and punched someone’s face.
Nat… His Nat was still inside!
She was afraid of pain. She was terrified of it!
She would cry even when she was accidentally splashed by only hot water.
How could he let her stay in the raging fire?!
Bang! Crash!
The burning building creaked and collapsed.
At that moment, countless sparks scattered when it hit the ground, shaking the hearts of those watching.
The vast sea of flames, like blood, pierced Cedric’s unbalanced heart.
Boom!
It looked like a raging sea of blood.
Eventually, the people trying to stop him managed to hold him back. Cedric lost all strength and even his consciousness as he slumped to the ground.
Thud!
He fell to the ground, his head hitting the floor heavily. The scene was chaotic, and Lucas’s panicked voice was among the shouting.
But Cedric couldn’t hear anything: he stared straight ahead at the raging fire as if he felt scorching pain throughout his b*dy.
Nat… His Nat…!
“Sir! Sir!” Lucas’s anxious voice called out, but all of Cedric’s consciousness plunged into darkness.
It felt like his b*dy was continuously sinking.
Cedric tried hard to keep his eyes opened.
He had to wake up.
He had to save Natalie!
But it seemed like a big hand was desperately pulling him downward in the darkness. No matter how he struggled, it pulled him into a world of nightmares.
36 Cedric had a very long dream.
In the dream, he….
He stood outside the classroom window, watching Natalie quietly reading inside. She was a petite girl, the smallest in the class. She looked so small sitting there that it seemed like she would be bullied if she took a step away.
In the dream, he accompanied Natal e to the school cafeteria. Why was she so small? She was almost too short for the table, and everything seemed challenging for her.
In the dream, he handed her a bouquet of roses. He watched her eyes sparkle, and a bright smile bloomed on her l*ps. She was so beautiful that it was suffocating. He vowed to protect her for a lifetime.
In the dream, he dressed her up as cute as a doll. He put her in a beautiful dress and then a wedding gown he had personally designed.
They had such a good relationship, and she loved to smile.
Finally… In the dream, he stood outside Scarlet Villa as a raging fire consumed it.
Like a madman, he wanted to rush in. However, the people around him stopped him.
They repeatedly told him, “With such a big fire. Natalie is surely already dead! It’s useless for you to go in!” “No, s–she wouldn’t die! She wouldn’t!” How could she die? They promised to be together for a lifetime!
How could he fail to protect her?
How could he let her die?!
“It’s better to let her die. She would have been even more miserable living like this!” “No…” Cedric shouted in horror, sitting up from the bed, covered in cold sweat.
Rebecca had been guarding by his side, and she was startled by Cedric’s sudden movement.
‘Ced.” Cedric glanced around, his chest heaving as if his heart was about to jump out.
“Ugh!” His h His head hurt so much.
“Where does it hurt? Tell me.” Rebecca asked with a pained and worried tone after seeing Cedric holding his head.
Cedric felt like his head was going to split open with how much pain he was in.
Clearly it Clearly it had just been a dream, but… Now it felt like memories that didn’t belong to him had broken through a damn and was flooding his mind to the brim!
Before Rebecca could turn around to call the doctor, Cedric fainted on the hospital bed.
Seeing Cedric fainting suddenly with bloodstains still around his mouth, Rebecca screamed urgently.” Ced? Ced! Doctor! Doctor, come quickly‘ The once quiet ward became chaotic again.
When Lucas returned, he stood outside the ward and observed what was happening inside.
The doctor conducted a comprehensive examination of Cedric and said, “Since he woke up, he’ll be fine.” “But he spat up blood.” “It was caused by his shortness of breath, which affected his heart temporarily,” the doctor explained calmly.
Rebecca nodded. “Thank you.” Rebecca felt deeply distressed as she looked at Cedric lying on the bed with a pale complexion.
After the doctor left, Rebecca ed Lucas.
“You’re back?” “Yes, ma’am.” “How are things?” Although she already had an answer in her heart, she couldn’t help but ask at this moment.
Lucas’s face was solemn, and he glanced worriedly at the bed.
Seeing this, Rebecca probably already had an idea how things were.
In Verde City, and with the Jarvis family… this time, something big would probably happen.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 240-Despair Cedric didn’t wake up until the next day’s evening.
Outside the window, the cold rain carried the scent of earth. Even the wind seemed damp.
The moment he opened his eyes, the stark white light stung his eyes. Memories in his mind kept pulling at his b*dy, causing a numbing pain all over.
Rebecca was sitting on a chair by the bedside, already asleep. The moment she heard movement and opened her eyes, she saw Cedric running barefoot towards the exit.
Alarmed, she called out, “Ced, where are you going?” She hurriedly followed after him.
The moment they stepped out of the ward, they saw Cedric entering the elevator at the far end of the corridor.
At that moment of eye contact. Rebecca clearly saw the hollow despair in Cedric’s eyes. It mixed with the pallor of his face, making it extremely bleak.
Rebecca’s heart raced in panic.
“Ced, wait! Wait for me…” She hurried over, but Cedric seemed not to hear.
As the elevator doors closed, Rebecca tried to stop it with her hands.
“Ced! Ced!” But it was too late.
Watching the elevator descend, Rebecca shakily dialed a number.
Soon, Lucas’s voice came from the other end.
“Madam?” “He’s gone to find Natalie; hurry and stop him,” Rebecca said in a trembling tone.
Her eyes were filled with anxiety.
Two days..!
In just a short two days, Verde City had completely changed.
The Johnson family had changed, and Natalle… Natalie was gone.
Ding!
The elevator door opened, and Cedric, in hospital attire and barefoot, walked out of the elevator just as Lucas arrived.
There was a devastated look on Cedric’s face.
“Sir,” Lucas said as he approached Cedric and tried to stop him.
Rebecca’s worries were justified.
Considering the current situation, showing Cedric what happened would only make him more distressed.
However, not letting him see was seemingly impossible.
Lucas eventually withdrew his hand as he noticed the despair in Cedric’s eyes. Cedric walked out, and Lucas quietly followed him.
Soon, the two arrived together at the burned–down detention center.
Cedric got out of the car and saw the ruins before him. Some pillars had not completely collapsed, but they were burnt pitch black.
The only intact thing at the scene was the caution tape.
Cedric walked numbly towards it.
He needed to find Natalie. She… was still inside. She had a cleanliness obsession. She disliked this kind of filth.
Lucas approached and said, “Sir, Ms. Walker is not here anymore.” “Then… where is she?” Cedric asked with a hoarse voice.
He was trying hard to suppress the emotions pressing on him, but Lucas could still hear the despair emanating from deep within him.
Unable to bear watching him any longer, Lucas finally looked down and said, “Ms. Walker was cremated novelbin Cedric was silent.
Upon hearing this, his whole b*dy seemed to lose strength. The world became chaotic, tearing at his nerves incessantly.
The word ‘cremated further disrupted his already chaotic rationality.
Natalie was so afraid of burns. She was so afraid of fire. How could they use fire to cremate her? How could they subject her to cremation?
In their previous life, Scarlet Villa… And now the detention center in front of him, then the cremation– how could she endure it?!
Cedric’s inner turmoil continued.
Even breathing felt suffocating.
Before he could speak, Lucas continued, “Mr. Jarvis has already taken her ashes to Simeria for burial. He also asked me to pass on a message to you.” “What message?” Cedric finally spoke.
Yet, at this moment, he seemed unable to hear his own voice. He could only hear a constant buzzing in his head.
His entire b*dy was trembling.
Lucas lowered his head, unable to bear looking at him any longer, and said, “Mr. Jarvis came personally.
When he took Ms. Walker away last night, he asked you not to go to Simeria. Ms. Walker didn’t want to stay in Verde City because she didn’t want to see anyone from Verde City Verde City… It was the place where Natalie had lived for so many years. Yet, at the time of her death, she had no attachment to it.
It was evident that this place left her with nothing but endless despair.
Only despair and nothing else.
A chilling wind swept through the place, Cedric stood in place, the cold piercing through him. Yet, it couldn’t compare to the coldness in his heart after losing Natalie.
In the end, he was still too late..
In his previous life, he had failed to protect her. In this life, he pushed her into the abyss with his own hands.
Lowering his head, he looked at his trembling hands–it was these hands that had personally pushed her away.
With these hands, he sent Natalie into hell It was these hands…!
“Ahhh….” A hysterical outburst echoed over the entire sky of Verde City, as if a wild beast had gone out of control after losing its beloved.
Natalie was gone.
Again, it was a fire that took away… Took away whose soul, exactly?
Whose obsession did it burn away?
Whose regrets?
When Cedric woke up again, Lucas had already brought him back to the hospital.
Rebecca was wiping her tears by his bedside.
Lucas was also there.
also th “Ced.” Seeing Cedric wake up, Rebecca held his hand with eyes filled with sorrow, However, Cedric coldly withdrew his hand from Rebecca’s, his movements efficient and emotionless.
Rebecca’s hands felt empty.
“When?” Cedric asked weakly He was asking Lucas..
Lucas hesitated for a moment, instantly understanding what Cedric was asking.
He was asking about the timing of Natalie’s funeral.
A solemn look flashed across his features, “I just received news. Mr. Jarvis has returned to Simeria, and Ms. Walker has already been buried today.” Already buried? Today?
So they didn’t even give a chance to accompany Natalie on her final journey?
The atmosphere in the hospital room once again became tense Rebecca didn’t want Cedric to ask about everything related to Natalie, but how could she stop him?
Up until now, the matters from the banquet hadn’t been resolved. Things were already bad, and now it seemed the Johnson family was about to face a major crisis.
Thinking about the scenes to come, Rebecca looked at Cedric with dread.
“Where was she buried?” Cedric finally asked.
She had been buried.
Natalie was no longer part of the world, whether in his previous or current life.
Thinking about this outcome, Cedric couldn’t help but feel a wave of despair. It felt as if the pain would completely engulf him.
A subtle pain emanated from his chest.
“Ced, don’t ask anymore.” Rebecca couldn’t bear it any longer.
What good would it do to ask?
Natalie was no longer here.
But Cedric didn’t even look at her. Even when she spoke, she could sense the increasing coldness emanating from him.
Lucas replied, “The Ice City Cemetery in Simeria.” Ice City Cemetery?
It showed Stephen’s status in Simeria, for them to have buried Natalie in the burial ground of the Simeria royal family!
And that place, perhaps, granted her the tranquility she desired?
Nat, his Nat….
Even after death, she didn’t want to see him?
Like in their previous life, no matter how steadfast he was… The day she understood him never came.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 231-Whose Heart Was Tormented Overnight?
It wasn’t easy to break Cedric’s love for Natalie.
It was hard enough to pry him away from her, and Christina had done everything in her power to do so!
And then, Isabella appeared!
She was even more formidable, and Christina didn’t see any hope for herself at that time.
Thinking about all these things, Christina’s heart clenched painfully!
For so many years… She hadn’t had any support!
Elizabeth acted like no one was worthy of her grandson. Rebecca was even worse. She made it seem ast if no one in the world was suitable for Cedric And yet, Rebecca now seemed obsessed over getting Natalie back together with Cedric just because she was the successor of Regal Horizons International!
Even with the earth–shattering news going around, Rebecca could easily attribute it to internal conflicts within the group.
It did nothing to waver Rebecca’s obsession and change of attitude towards Natalie Now that Wanda had expressed her support, Christina felt like she had seen light in the darkness for the first time.
“Love is something that just happens! So what if you like Master Cedric? It’s not wrong, right?” “Yeah!” Yes. There was nothing wrong with liking someone.
Loving itself was not wrong.
“Eat some noodles, okay?” Wanda bald in concern after she noticed Christina’s mood improving This time, Christina didn’t refuse and ate all the noodles. She was really hungry. The Internal conflicts in the Johnson family were so severe that having a good meal was a luxury.
*Madam Rebecca really cares for you. Even with so much happening, she’s still preparing a birthday party for you!” Wanda said with a smile.
But when Wanda mentioned the birthday party, Christina’s expression changed.
1/5 Her birthday was only a week away!
She had boasted in front of those people that she would wear a set of Sylvan Gems jewelry this year!
But now, considering Sylvan Gems’ reputation, she wouldn’t be embarrassed.
With that thought in mind, Christina immediately felt better.
Natalie was questioned the entire night.
She said the blueprints were swapped, and even sent someone to Auro Studio to find the original blueprints!
The blueprints were found, but no one could prove whether these two sets of blueprints were really swapped.
Karina, of course, couldn’t provide that evidence!
“In that case, you have to investigate on your end,” Natalie said.
All night, she answered too many questions.
She was tired of answering The other party has also lost patience, Ms. Walker, I don’t think you understand the situation yet. The building constructed based on your blueprints collapsed, and lives were lost!!
“We hope you can approach this matter with a serious attitude!” “I’m serious about this!” Natalie exclaimed.
Natalie’s expression was extremely serious as she looked at the person before her.
“What I said is all facts!” Yes, everything she said was a fact!
She had been serious the entire time.
But she had no evidence!
“Can I see my lawyer now?” Natalie asked.
At this moment, her complexion was somewhat pale. There was no hint of color on her l*ps, Indicating that her current situation is really bad.
The other party said, “We’ll wait a bit longer before looking for a lawyer. What do you think, Ms. Walker?” “Then, can I see my assistant?” A sharp pain emanated from her lower abdoment It constantly reminded her that there was little life inside her and that pregnant women cannot endure such long nights.
Now, she was really in pain.
“You can’t see them for now,” the other party said Natalie closed her eyes and tried to relax.
In her previous life, she had done a lot of research on pregnancy. Pregnant women couldn’t be emotionally tensed. Otherwise, it was easy for problems to occur.
And now, she couldn’t afford any problems.
“What about the people who came with me?” “They’re waiting for you outside!” Leon could accompany her here but couldn’t enter with her.
Natalie tried very hard to relax her emotions.
But unfortunately, the pain in her lower abdomen was getting worse..
Cold sweat broke out on her forehead.
The other party finally noticed that something was wrong with her. “Ms. Walker, are you okay?” “I… need to go to the hospital” She was in pain. When she spoke,/her voice trembled.
Helplessly covering her lower abdomen, she almost curled up in the chair.
At this moment, everything was in pain!
Then, there was a damp feeling underneath her.
3/8 Having experienced so much, she naturally knew what that meant.
“Ugh…” She groaned, and her face was as white as paper.
The scene instantly descended into chaos, and she… completely lost consciousness.
Compared to the chaos on Natalie’s side, it was a quiet morning at Scarlet Villa.
Cedric and Isabella were sitting at the dining table amidst the chirping of birds and the warmth of sunlight.
After a night of rain, the weather outside was excellent, and the air was fresh.
“After breakfast, someone will take you out for a stroll,” Cedric said gently to Isabella.
“No need, it’s too much trouble!” Her words caused a cold glint to flash in Cedric’s eyes. Those present felt a slight tension when they looked at the man.
trouble at servac “Ms. Morgan, it’s no all,” a said urgently.
Hearing the urgency in the servant’s tone, Isabella smiled slightly and said, “Alright!” Her words made everyone present breathe a sigh of relief.
God knows! She was not easy to serve because their master cared too much. Their work was even more.
challenging than serving Natalie before this.
Cedric glanced at the woman bathed in sunlight across from him and said, “Someone will come in the morning to have you try on a gown.
At his words, Isabella paused in her actions. She looked at the man across from her, and her tone, while still gentle, became more serious.
“Have you really thought it through?
“It doesn’t matter if I’ve thought it through or not. I said I’d take care of you for a lifetime!” For a lifetime!
He would take care of her for a lifetimel However, the care he offered her was different than what she understood. Isabella was well aware that though Cedric had given her such a solemn promise, it was because… of Ivan!
4/5 Without Ivan, she was nothing in front of him!
The atmosphere became somewhat heavy.
Cedric didn’t understand.
Even though it was his responsibility, he felt a sudden tightness in his heart when he said it.
Suppressing his emotions, he stood up and said. “I’m going to the company first, okay?” “So soon? You haven’t eaten anything!” “I’m fine!” After speaking, the man left without waiting for Isabella to say anything.
The hurried footsteps made it seem like he was fleeing from here.
Although Isabella’s face remained gentle, her heart sank at this moment.
Cedric, oh Cedric!
In his heart, actually…!
Because she wasn’t Natalie, he had gone to work as if he was running away!
In the car, Cedric impatiently adjusted his tie.
Lucas was the one driving this morning.
Cedric asked, “She stayed inside all night?” Lucas hesitated for a moment.
“Yes.” Cedric was silent.
There was a heavy feeling in his heart, and it felt like he was suffocating.
Then, he heard that volce again–the voice that was hysterical deep within his heart.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 232-Nothing Worse Than an Uncaring Heart The voice was like a restrained soul. It had been unnoticeable once or twice, but now it was more prominent It was so clear that it seemed he could hear it.
He had heard it countless times.
It was obvious Natalie should pay a price for her actions! She deserved it!
But every time he did something to her, that voice deep within his heart would constantly interfere.
It made him endlessly annoyed.
“Go and take a look,” he finally said coldly.
“You mean Ms. Walker?” Lucas asked.
“Yes.” As he spoke, he took out a cigarette from the pack and lit it. He took a couple of deep drags, and only then did it ease the oppressive and irritable feeling in his heart.
Lucas made a U–turn, and the car turned onto the road leading to the police station, Just then, Cedric’s phone vibrated.
He pressed the half–smoked cigarette into the car’s ashtray and picked up the phone. He glanced at the number, and his eyes narrowed.
He massaged his throbbing forehead.
Answering the call, he said, “Hello.” “To be influenced by two women, huh? You’re such a disappointment.” The voice on the other end was old yet sharp.
Even through the phone, that sharpness carried a thick sense of danger.
A dangerous glint flashed in Cedric’s eyes.
Before he could speak, the voice on the other end was even sharper and more authoritative, “It’s been ten years; it’s time to come back!” “I didn’t agree back then, and I won’t now.” Cedric finally spoke, his tone as cold and dangerous as the other side.
Silence filled the air.
The two were in an invisible confrontation, though a distance separated them.
A bit later, the old voice on the phone changed and sounded deep and sinister.
“It seems I have to personally deal with those two women!” “You dare?!” “Ced…” The atmosphere between the two turned icy.
Cedric’s chest heaved in anger, and veins pulsated on his forehead. For so many years… he thought they had no connection anymore.
However, he was wrong.
“I’m hanging up.
Without waiting for the other end to say anything. Cedric hung up His expression was already cold before the call, but now it was worse.
“Turn around!” He commanded Lucas in a cold voice.
Lucas was momentarily stunned.
Undoubtedly, he didn’t understand the meaning of Cedric’s phone call just now. The call hadn’t been on speaker, so Lucas naturally didn’t know what that call meant for Cedric.
In the confined space, a chilling atmosphere lingered.
After a while, Cedric said to Lucas, “Tell them that no one can bail out Nataller” Each word was said with ruthless cruelty.
Lucas stiffened. He opened his mouth to say something, but he didn’t say anything after a slight hesitation.
After all, the feelings of the two over the past ten years were not something outsiders could comment on.
When Cedric appeared again at Radiant Tower, he radiated a hostile aura as he walked in.
All the employees were on edge.
On Natalie’s side, the situation earlier in the morning was quite urgent. Fortunately, there was a backup infirmary.
In the infirmary, Leon was by her side.
The man who had gone to Elegance Bay to take her in was also there with a serious look on his face.
The man’s sharp eyes glinted. “You’re pregnant?” “Yes, I only found out yesterday.” She had known all along when she couldn’t leave the airport that it was only a matter of time these days, but she didn’t expect it to happen so quickly.
In this place she had no idea wh as going on outside.
The man said, “Even so, we still need to investigate what happened. We’ll just adjust the interrogation methods.” “Thank you.” Natalie’s tone was somewhat bitter when she said this.
Her heart ached.
She hadn’t expected that the torment she endured all night would end because of this child.
In no time, the relevant personnel from Sylvan Gems‘ side came. In Natalie’s view, the situation in the eastern suburbs was complicated enough!
She had thought, based on her previous judgments, that the eastern suburbs‘ situation was serious.
But what she didn’t expect was that Sylvan Gems‘ situation was the real deal–conclusive evidence and witnesses!
It made it impossible for her to deny anything.
left her w with It was a tightly woven net that had been carefully crafted. The moment it enveloped her, it left nowhere to escape!
Now, it didn’t matter if she confessed or not. With all the evidence available, she would be detained while awaiting trial!
“Karina is already handling your bail. Don’t say anything now. Leave it all to the lawyer!” Leon reassured 3/5 After all, they knew she was pregnant now, so she could go through this legal procedure.
Natalie’s mind was in chaos. She was unable to hear anything clearly.
Her mind was blank!
She had been hysteric toward Cedric before. Now… she was completely powerless to escape this situation!
While calming herself down, she repeatedly asked herself… Should she resist? Or… follow his wishes?
In her previous life, she was helpless in the darkness!
So, what about this life? After being carefree for a while, could she still not escape his grasp?
Especially looking at the people around her… Cedric was gradually setting them up because of her, especially on Winona’s end…!
Nothing was worse than an uncaring heart.
That was probably the best way to describe Natalie right now. She had given up and didn’t care about.
Cedric’s heart… or her own!
Everything for her seemed destined.
But stubbornly, she didn’t believe in fate!
“I don’t acknowledge those so–called pieces of evidence!” Her response was just a simple sentencel That already made her stance clear.
She originally had nothing to do with these matters, but Cedric Insisted on pushing her to the edge. Even if she died, she wouldn’t admit defeat in front of him!
She wouldn’t beg for even half a word from him, no matter how he oppressed her, So what if she was powerless to resist?!
Even if she only had her willpower left, she would struggle to the end!
Looking at the relevant medical personnel, Natalie was unprecedentedly calm as she asked, “I don’t want She knew that she might not be able to leave this place as easily as Leon had suggested in the short term.
But she couldn’t delay too long when it came to the child. The longer she delayed it, the greater the chance the child would come into the world.
And she and Cedric had reached a point where having the child was out of the question.
The doctor was stunned.
“Don’t you know that being pregnant is actually beneficial for you now?‘ the medical staff said seriously, looking at her.
After all, many people would be eager to get pregnant in order to escape the situation she was in. novelbin But even in such a situation, Natalie actually wanted to get rid of the child?!
This was something many would beg for but would never obtain!
A touch of sadness and pain flashed in Natalie’s eyes. Her hands were tightly clenched together, and she was extremely pale.
She couldn’t stop trembling.
“Beneficial, huh…” She chuckled, and there was a bitter irony in her tone.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 233-Wishing for Her Death The medical staff and Leon frowned as they looked at Natalie.
Leon stepped forward and said in a low voice, “Let’s discuss everything once we’re out of here.” Undoubtedly, now that Irwin had left Verde City and they couldn’t reach Stephen, Cedric would be wishing for her death.
The only way for her to escape was through this child.
That was how important the child was to Natalie’s survival right now Would Natal e not know the significance of the child?
She never planned to use or involve anyone throughout her life, in this life or her previous one.
It was also the same now.
So, of course, she understood the child’s importance!
“Leon, you don’t understand,” Natalie said to Leon, her tone calm yet mysterious.
As a mother, being unable to protect her child was the greatest punishment for a woman.
How could she resort to any means to use her child?
More importantly, if she left here because of the child, Cedric would surely find out.
She… didn’t want to create more trouble.
Cedric was insane.
Who knew what he would do when he found out?
He was determined to keep her in here this time. Natalie thought… that Cedric wouldn’t change his mind just because of the child.
“But Mr. Jarvis…” Leon trailed off, but Natalie understood without him finishing the sentence.
Stephen had been unreachable, and he was in Simeria. He was too far, and he didn’t have the time or about her.
au to worr But asking her to use this child… She couldn’t do it!
Without responding to Leon, she bluntly asked the medical staff, “What procedures do I need to follow?” Looking at Natalie’s stubborn and determined face, Leon realized that since returning to Stephen’s side.
this was the first time she had shown such assertiveness.
This firm attitude meant that nothing he said now would change her mind… When the medical staff looked at Natalie, her initial sternness softened somewhat. There was even a touch of pity in her eyes.
To what extent had this woman been hurt by a man that she wouldn’t even consider using the child of that man?
“Aboveboard procedures are somewhat complicated. If you’re determined to proceed, I’ll help you with the paperwork,” the medical staff said.
Natalie nodded. “Thank you.” www novelbin The medical staff stared at Natalie for a long while before turning and leaving the room.
Only Natalie and Leon remained in the infirmary. Leon looked at Natalie’s pale face, wanting to say something.
Then the phone rang Leon glanced at the number and picked it up.
“Karina.” Whatever was said on the other end made Leon look at Natalie even more concerned. After a brief conversation, he hung up.
There was not just concern in his eyes when he looked at Natalie. There was also a deep sense of solemnness “What happened?” Natalie asked.
Leon hesitated, but he finally said, “Karina said they rejected the lawyer’s bail request.” “The request they submitted about me carrying a child?” Natalie asked.
“Yes.” I Natalie, who had refused to use the child, was now rejected even though she was pregnant. It indicated.
that something was wrong in the situation.
Undoubtedly, it was Cedric. Cedric had Intervened in this matter and refused her bail. He hadn’t thought about letting her out again after bringing her to this place.
2:5 Natalie had to admit that he was truly ruthless.
She fell silent. This silence emitted an unconscious sense of desolation throughout her b*dy despite Natalie repeatedly claiming she didn’t care.
But now, that man had completely disregarded their past, destroying her to this extent for Isabella and Christina… Who could bear it?
Leon approached and handed Natalie a cup of water, “Have a drink.” “Thank you.” Natalie took the water absentmindedly. Hastily taking a sip, she choked.
She tried to close her mouth to swallow, but it was as if she was trying to swallow something extremely bitter.
It seemed that only enduring this kind of physical discomfort could relieve the stifling pain in her chest.
After arriving at the company, Cedric stayed alone in the office for a long time.
When Lucas came in with meeting materials, the thick smell of smoke in the room made people dizzy.
Cedric pressed the cigarette butt into the ashtray and suddenly asked, “Is everything arranged for Bella?” “Was there something to arrange?” Lucas asked and stiffened.
Obviously, he didn’t understand what Cedric was saying. When Cedric received that call in the car, Lucas felt that something was obviously y wrong.
After that, Cedric ordered him to ensure that Natalie didn’t get bailed out.
So, what arrangements were there to make for Isabella? Cedric hadn’t said anything!
And now Cedric remembered that while he was preoccup needed protection the most..
with Natalie, he neglected the person who Rubbing his forehead, he pinched the throbbing spot between his eyebrows.
“Assign Kyle to stay with Bella.” “Sir?” Lucas looked at Cedric in shock.
Kyle Lester?!
He was currently in Meridiania. He hadn’t returned to Verde City in years, indicating that he wouldn’t come back unless absolutely necessary.
Even during the turmoil in the Johnson family years ago, Cedric didn’t call Kyle back to protect him.
However, now he wanted Kyle to come back and stay by Isabella’s side?!
“Did something happen?” Lucas asked without waiting for Cedric to respond.
Requesting Kyle’s return indicated that the phone call today was not a small matter.
Something big must have occurred.
It was only now that Lucas understood that Cedric’s decision to keep Natalie inside might not be ast simple as he had initially thought.
But Kyle… “Stop talking nonsense. Just get him back!” The man’s voice was loud, and there was a chilly undertone to it.
Lucas looked at Cedric. He wanted to say something but ultimately kept his words to himself when he saw the icy look in Cedric’s eyes.
Something significant had happened, that was Lucas’s current understanding.
Even with the pregnancy, Natalie was denied bail. Further, there was still no contact with Stephen, which had never happened before.
Could it be that Stephen believed Cedric’s identification report?
Did he think Natalie wasn’t his niece and decided to ignore everything?
But that was unlikely, Knowing Karina and Leon’s understanding of Stephen, they wouldn’t expect him to remain silent if it were just about the identification report.
Either Stephen wanted Natalie to leave Sylvan Gems, or he planned to take action against her.
However, nothing happened so far, which left people puzzled.
Natalie was caught in a vortex of unknown situations, and she found herself in a dire situation.
All the evidence against her from Sylvan Gems had gone through screening in a short time.
Whether it was witness testimony or physical evidence, everything pointed towards Natalie.
Currently, aside from Leon, even Karina couldn’t see her.
After another round of questioning. Leon looked at Natalie with concern.
“How are you feeling?
“I’m fine.” Although she claimed to be fine, her complexion revealed the burden she carried.
Without waiting for Leon to speak, Natalie said, “I can’t communicate with the outside world now, right?”
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 234- Wishing for Her Death The medical staff and Leon frowned as they looked at Natalie.
Leon stepped forward and said in a low voice, “Let’s discuss everything once we’re out of here.” Undoubtedly, now that Irwin had left Verde City and they couldn’t reach Stephen, Cedric would be wishing for her death.
The only way for her to escape was through this child.
That was how important the child was to Natalie’s survival right now Would Natal e not know the significance of the child?
She never planned to use or involve anyone throughout her life, in this life or her previous one.
It was also the same now.
So, of course, she understood the child’s importance!
“Leon, you don’t understand,” Natalie said to Leon, her tone calm yet mysterious.
As a mother, being unable to protect her child was the greatest punishment for a woman.
How could she resort to any means to use her child?
More importantly, if she left here because of the child, Cedric would surely find out.
She… didn’t want to create more trouble.
Cedric was insane.
Who knew what he would do when he found out?
He was determined to keep her in here this time. Natalie thought… that Cedric wouldn’t change his mind just because of the child.
“But Mr. Jarvis…” Leon trailed off, but Natalie understood without him finishing the sentence.
Stephen had been unreachable, and he was in Simeria. He was too far, and he didn’t have the time or about her.
au to worr But asking her to use this child… She couldn’t do it!
Without responding to Leon, she bluntly asked the medical staff, “What procedures do I need to follow?” Looking at Natalie’s stubborn and determined face, Leon realized that since returning to Stephen’s side.
this was the first time she had shown such assertiveness.
This firm attitude meant that nothing he said now would change her mind… When the medical staff looked at Natalie, her initial sternness softened somewhat. There was even a touch of pity in her eyes.
To what extent had this woman been hurt by a man that she wouldn’t even consider using the child of that man?
“Aboveboard procedures are somewhat complicated. If you’re determined to proceed, I’ll help you with the paperwork,” the medical staff said.
Natalie nodded. “Thank you.” www novelbin The medical staff stared at Natalie for a long while before turning and leaving the room.
Only Natalie and Leon remained in the infirmary. Leon looked at Natalie’s pale face, wanting to say something.
Then the phone rang Leon glanced at the number and picked it up.
“Karina.” Whatever was said on the other end made Leon look at Natalie even more concerned. After a brief conversation, he hung up.
There was not just concern in his eyes when he looked at Natalie. There was also a deep sense of solemnness “What happened?” Natalie asked.
Leon hesitated, but he finally said, “Karina said they rejected the lawyer’s bail request.” “The request they submitted about me carrying a child?” Natalie asked.
“Yes.” I Natalie, who had refused to use the child, was now rejected even though she was pregnant. It indicated.
that something was wrong in the situation.
Undoubtedly, it was Cedric. Cedric had Intervened in this matter and refused her bail. He hadn’t thought about letting her out again after bringing her to this place.
2:5 Natalie had to admit that he was truly ruthless.
She fell silent. This silence emitted an unconscious sense of desolation throughout her b*dy despite Natalie repeatedly claiming she didn’t care.
But now, that man had completely disregarded their past, destroying her to this extent for Isabella and Christina… Who could bear it?
Leon approached and handed Natalie a cup of water, “Have a drink.” “Thank you.” Natalie took the water absentmindedly. Hastily taking a sip, she choked.
She tried to close her mouth to swallow, but it was as if she was trying to swallow something extremely bitter.
It seemed that only enduring this kind of physical discomfort could relieve the stifling pain in her chest.
After arriving at the company, Cedric stayed alone in the office for a long time.
When Lucas came in with meeting materials, the thick smell of smoke in the room made people dizzy.
Cedric pressed the cigarette butt into the ashtray and suddenly asked, “Is everything arranged for Bella?” “Was there something to arrange?” Lucas asked and stiffened.
Obviously, he didn’t understand what Cedric was saying. When Cedric received that call in the car, Lucas felt that something was obviously y wrong.
After that, Cedric ordered him to ensure that Natalie didn’t get bailed out.
So, what arrangements were there to make for Isabella? Cedric hadn’t said anything!
And now Cedric remembered that while he was preoccup needed protection the most..
with Natalie, he neglected the person who Rubbing his forehead, he pinched the throbbing spot between his eyebrows.
“Assign Kyle to stay with Bella.” “Sir?” Lucas looked at Cedric in shock.
Kyle Lester?!
He was currently in Meridiania. He hadn’t returned to Verde City in years, indicating that he wouldn’t come back unless absolutely necessary.
Even during the turmoil in the Johnson family years ago, Cedric didn’t call Kyle back to protect him.
However, now he wanted Kyle to come back and stay by Isabella’s side?!
“Did something happen?” Lucas asked without waiting for Cedric to respond.
Requesting Kyle’s return indicated that the phone call today was not a small matter.
Something big must have occurred.
It was only now that Lucas understood that Cedric’s decision to keep Natalie inside might not be ast simple as he had initially thought.
But Kyle… “Stop talking nonsense. Just get him back!” The man’s voice was loud, and there was a chilly undertone to it.
Lucas looked at Cedric. He wanted to say something but ultimately kept his words to himself when he saw the icy look in Cedric’s eyes.
Something significant had happened, that was Lucas’s current understanding.
Even with the pregnancy, Natalie was denied bail. Further, there was still no contact with Stephen, which had never happened before.
Could it be that Stephen believed Cedric’s identification report?
Did he think Natalie wasn’t his niece and decided to ignore everything?
But that was unlikely, Knowing Karina and Leon’s understanding of Stephen, they wouldn’t expect him to remain silent if it were just about the identification report.
Either Stephen wanted Natalie to leave Sylvan Gems, or he planned to take action against her.
However, nothing happened so far, which left people puzzled.
Natalie was caught in a vortex of unknown situations, and she found herself in a dire situation.
All the evidence against her from Sylvan Gems had gone through screening in a short time.
Whether it was witness testimony or physical evidence, everything pointed towards Natalie.
Currently, aside from Leon, even Karina couldn’t see her.
After another round of questioning. Leon looked at Natalie with concern.
“How are you feeling?
“I’m fine.” Although she claimed to be fine, her complexion revealed the burden she carried.
Without waiting for Leon to speak, Natalie said, “I can’t communicate with the outside world now, right?” Chapter 234 Chapter 234 Won’t Give In Leon looked at her. From the silence in her eyes, he could sense her unspoken resilience and stubbornness.
She wouldn’t surrender, even if the whole world abandoned her now.
She would continue to do what she needed to do.
Cedric had pushed her to this point for Isabella and Christina, intending to keep her imprisoned forever.
Yet, she refused to admit defeat.
“What do you want to do? I’ll take care of it for you,” Leon didn’t directly answer her question, but the implication was evident.
She couldn’t have any contact with the outside world right now.
Natalie didn’t know why Leon was an exception.
“Just call Zane and tell him to carefully compare the previous documents,” she said.
“Yes, ma’am.” “Also, tell him to go to the relevant agency to check the signing time on my handwriting with the time.
below!” Despite the interrogations, Natalie remained clear–headed about what she needed to do.
She would continue denying those so–called evidence. She would investigate it on her own!
Cedric had won. He had isolated her and made it impossible for her to escape.
Still, she wouldn’t yield to his wishes.
“I understand,” Leon said with a nod.
Hearing Natalie speak like this eased his concerns. The silence when he mentioned Cedric preventing her from getting bail had worried him before, fearing she might lose hope.
As Leon was about to leave, Natalie stopped him.
“Wait.” “What’s wrong?” “What’s the situation with my uncle now?” They couldn’t reach him, and Natalie felt something was off. Since the identification report, her relationship with her uncle had become strange.
She was sure that Stephen was definitely not neglecting her.
Her surroundings now seemed shrouded in mystery, and she couldn’t see through it.
Leon frowned and said, “It doesn’t seem to be going well on his end.” From what Leon knew of Stephen, the latter had never faced significant challenges in his life. Suddenly, such a significant event occurred, and it involved his own daughter.
Stephen had single–handedly built Simeria’s business empire yet had failed to protect his daughter’s sweetheart. novelbin How could he not be in pain?
Hearing that Stephen wasn’t well, She felt heartbroken.
infall ellent.
And this only added to her resentment towards Cedric.
In the evening after work, Cedric initially didn’t want to leave the company. But after receiving a call from Scarlet Villa, he hurriedly went back.
Lucas drove, and Cedric urged him to run several red lights on the way.
When the butler saw Cedric return, he approached with a solemn and respectful expression, “Sir, you’re back.” “Where is he?” The butler had mentioned someone on the phone when he called Cedric.
“The person has escaped.” “Is she okay?” “Fortunately, Lily was with her, so nothing major happened.” “What did security say about this?” 14 200 Cedric’s tone became increasingly stern, and there was danger in it.
*Security says it was a thief.” A thief?!
A sharp glint flashed in Cedric’s eyes as the butler finished speaking. Scarlet Villa’s security system was tight–how could an ordinary thief get in?
How easy for them to say such a thing, huh?
Thinking about the morning call, a cold light flashed in Cedric’s eyes.
The butler continued, “Ms. Morgan was frightened and hasn’t come out of her room until now.” Hearing this, Cedric glanced at the stairs, his hostility intensifying. In the end, he didn’t say anything and went upstairs.
Lucas was still gathering information with the butler. In just one day, there were many incidents around Cedric.
When Cedric decided to bring back Kyle, Lucas felt something was amiss. Now, with this incident, even. though he was mentally prepared, he couldn’t help but stiffen and be on guard.
Cedric went upstairs and arrived at Isabella’s room. Lily was there, and she breathed a sigh of relief when she saw him.
“Sir, you finally came back.” “What happened?” “Ced.” Before Cedric could speak, Isabella called out to him. Her voice was weak and filled with fear.
It was evident that Isabella was truly scared.
Hearing her voice, Cedric walked forward. Lily quickly stepped aside, giving space to Isabella and Cedric.
“I’m here.” Cedric’s voice was incredibly gentle as he held Isabella’s slightly cold hand in his warm palm. When he felt her trembling, a dangerous glint flashed in his eyes.
3/5 “The person wasn’t a thief. He definitely wasn’t a thief,” Isabella uttered incoherently, clutching Cedric’s hand as if grabbing a life–saving straw.
Cedric reassured, “I’ll look into it.” “He didn’t ask anything and just….
Isabella’s face turned pale at the memory of the person’s intentions.
Cedric tightly held her hand and soothingly whispered, “It’s okay.” But in the next moment, before he could react, Isabella had already nestled into his embrace..
He instantly stiffened, and instinctively, he wanted to push her away.
However, considering their current relationship and the responsibilities he was about to fulfill, his raised hand hovered in the air and ultimately encircled Isabella’s delicate waist.
“It’s okay, I’m here.” “Ced, I’m so scared. Even though I couldn’t see, I could feel the danger from that person!” Since she truly lost her sight, her perception of the surroundings became particularly acute. So, her feelings wouldn’t be wrong.
At this moment, she felt helpless and frightened.
However, Cedric seized a crucial point–she couldn’t see.
Why couldn’t she see?
Because of Natalie.
A cold light flashed in Cedric’s eyes when he thought about why Isabella had lost her sight, and his grip around her tightened.
After finally calming Isabella and making her fall asleep, Cedric came out and went straight to the study.
where Lucas was waiting.
“Have you found out?” Cedric got straight to the point.
Lucas looked serious and handed Cedric screenshots from the security footage. The figure was securely It was definitely not the thief described by the security.
“You can leave,” Cedric said after looking at the photos. His eyes were stone cold.
Lucas nodded and turned to leave. However, just as he reached the door, Cedric stopped him.
“What’s happening on Stephen’s side? Any actions regarding Natalie?” “No, all his focus is on Ms. Jarvis.” “Okay.” Walker “One of Ms. Walker’s assistants, Zane, is conducting a signature comparison for her.” “A signature comparison?” “Yes, sir.” “Heh… So, she’s not giving up yet.” A cold light flickered in his eyes, and his tone became sharper and more sinister.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 235-A Strange Birthday Party Cedric took a sip of water before turning his cold and piercing gaze on Lucas.
“Do you know what to do?” “Yes, sir.” Lucas understood once he heard Cedric’s tone. He turned and left, leaving Cedric alone in the study.
Cedric looked blankly at the wall for a while.
Stephen… was completely ignoring Natalie?
His inaction seemed anything but simple.
“Natalie…” he murmured softly.
At this moment, Cedric also realized that Natalie had changed completely since divorcing him, even in personality.
But whether she confessed or not, she had to stay inside now!
Time passed swiftly, and it was soon time for Christina’s birthday banquet. During this period, some felt like time was dragging on, while others felt like they were living in a dream.
This applied to Christina, Isabella… and Natalie!
Although somewhat disappointed in Christina, Rebecca ensured her birthday banquet would be extravagant.
Inside her room, Christina was dressed like a delicate doll as Wanda attended to her. Wanda’s eyes were filled with indulgence as she looked at Christina.
“Miss, Master Cedric is here.” There was a hint of gravity in Wanda’s tone when she spoke.
Christina turned around and asked, “What’s wrong with you?” Seeing Wanda’s unusual expression, Christina reached out and took Wanda’s hand. For some reason, she could smell a very familiar scent on Wanda.
Wanda touched her hair and said, “Ms. Morgan is also here.” Christina’s expression stiffened for a moment at the mention of Isabella.
Then, she paled.
Memories flashed in her mind. Back at Scarlet Villa, when Isabella manipulated her… It was the first time Cedric protected someone else.
Isabella did have some tricks up her sleeves!
“How dare she!” When Isabella was mentioned, Christina’s initial good mood was completely gone. For years, her birthday had been celebrated with her grandmother, mother, and brother, When Natalie appeared, she always felt uncomfortable.
Now that she had finally driven Natalie away, Isabella showed up!
More importantly, Isabella dared to manipulate even her!
“Miss.” “I don’t want to see her!” Christina said petulantly..
Christina was upset just thinking about that woman.
Isabella had deceived her so miserably and also took Cedric away from her.
How could she not be upset?
Seeing Christina’s stubborn attitude, Wanda comforted her, “It’s your birthday banquet. Don’t embarrass yourself because of her,” “Wanda.” “Right now, she is important to Master Cedric.” Wanda spoke directly, preparing Christina mentally. After all, if Wanda hadn’t told her now, Christinal would likely have caused a scene when she saw Isabella at the banquet.
Isabella was much more formidable than Natalie, and now Cedric was somewhat protective of her.
Christina’s tantrums wouldn’t do any good for her.
“Hmph, that bitch!” for brothers Christina was furious. She knew very well that Isabella was important to And because of this importance, Christina wished she could tear her to pieces!
A sinister look flashed in her eyes.
So what?
Christina had managed to drive even Natalie away.
What could a blind woman like Isabella do?
Christina was very upset, and Wanda had to comfort her for quite a while. When they went downstairs.
Christina’s heart was in chaos when she saw Cedric keep Isabella by his side.
“Mom,” Coming to Rebecca’s side, she affectionately took Rebecca’s arm.
Rebecca’s expression finally eased a bit after seeing Christina. Today’s birthday banquet was probably the most displeasing event for Rebecca in these years, even more so than when Natalie was around.
Her son showed up with this blind woman, and all the guests were aristocrats from wealthy families.
When they looked at her, those noble ladies‘ eyes were filled with hidden mockery.
“You’re the star today. Go and greet the guests properly, okay?
“Of course!” Christina let go of Rebecca’s arm and went to greet everyone. Then, seemingly nonchalantly, she walked toward Cedric and Isabella.
Cedric was chatting with an elder. Even so, he was holding onto Isabella.
The protective gesture made Christina insanely jealous.
“You’ve always had good taste; it’s just a pity for this young lady,” an elderly uncle said to Cedric.
The way he looked at Isabella carried a hint of pity.
However, due to the previous conflicts between Natalie and Isabella, most people’s gazes towards.
Isabella were not friendly.
This brought some comfort to Christina.
When Cedric heard the words ‘pity, he patted Isabella’s hand gently.
3/5 Isabella said, “I’m fine.” “Are you tired?” Cedric asked with concern.
“No. I’m fine,” Isabella replied.
The two made a harmonious image, standing together. Except for Isabella’s eyes, she looked beautiful from any angle.
Christina approached with a warm and gracious smile, “Ced.” Christina was a bit nervous when she approached then, especially considering what happened at Scarlet Villa. She hadn’t seen Cedric since then.
Fortunately, on her birthday, Cedric didn’t show any displeasure.
“Yeah,” he replied casually.
Christina didn’t mind his indifferent reaction and boldly approached, linking arms with Isabella.
“Bella, you’re finally here.
Their intimate appearance made it hard for anyone to detect their previous discord.
Upon seeing the broken necklace in Isabella’s hand, Christina exclaimed, “This necklace is broken?!” “Yeah, I accidentally broke it just now.” Isabella didn’t say she had accidentally broken the necklace on Cedric’s suit button just now.
Acting unusually generous, Christina said, “Ced, let me take Isabella to my room to pick a new one.” Upon hearing this, Isabella subconsciously tightened her grip on Cedric’s arm. She naturally knew that Christina Inviting her alone was definitely not a good sign.
There were many people today, and she didn’t want to put herself in a disadvantageous position.
So, she had made up her mind not to be alone with Christina before she came. And because of the Incident at Scarlet Villa, Cedric was naturally not at ease with Christina taking Isabella away.
“No need for that,” Cedric spoke before Isabella could. He glanced at Isabella and said, “This is fine.” “It doesn’t quite match!” Christina said, looking at Isabella’s neck.
She smiled, ‘Isabella’s neck is fair and long. It would look even better with a necklace. How about you Seeing Christina speak like this, Cedric subconsciously looked at Isabella’s neck. He had to admit that with Isabella’s deep V–neck dress today, she did need a necklace, “Sure. Wait for me here,” Cedric said to Isabella.
With so many people around, Cedric was sure Christina wouldn’t dare to do anything suspicious. It was clear that Isabella thought the same.
Everything was fine as long as they weren’t alone, especially since Lucas was still here.
Cedric left, and Christina’s grip on Isabel a’s arm tightened.
To onlookers who were near them, they seemed like very good friends.
However, Christina’s lowered voice carried a hint of malice when she spoke.
“Do you think that I can’t do anything just because you’re avoiding me?”
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 236-Struggling on Both Fronts On Natalie’s side, after repeated interrogation sessions, she eventually found herself taken into custody without any further inquiries.
Leon naturally couldn’t be by her side during this period, but he visited her every day.
In the evening, Natalie was originally lying in bed. When she heard Leon was coming, she quickly got up to meet him.
His face was serious when she saw him.
She had been waiting the entire week for news from Zane’s side. Meanwhile, the evidence here had already gone through the review process and had been accepted.
Even in such a situation, she did not give up, placing her hope on Zane.
However, the solemn expression on Leon’s face now caused Natalie’s chest to tighten.
“How is it? Any results?” Natalie approached and asked.
Leon nodded.
However, when Natalie asked about the results, the graveness in Leon’s eyes deepened.
Natalie’s chest tightened further at Leon’s reaction. Without him saying it, she could probably already 1 guess the outcome.
Leon said, “Zane has already gone to compare the results, and Cedric has tampered with it.” In other words, the comparison results were not favorable to her.
Natalie’s heart felt like it was being stabbed when she heard Cedric’s name. She smiled bitterly.
“It seems he wishes for my death.” Indeed.
Cedric had gone to great lengths to turn everyone against her. At a time like this, how could he let her easily leave?
His level of cruelty exceeded everyone’s expectations.
“There’s still no verdict! There’s still a way out. Zane and Karina are also planning so that you have time to think about things,” Leon said.
Natalie closed her eyes, hiding the pain and stubborn struggle in her eyes.
Her whole b*dy emitted an air of refusal to surrender. After a long time, she opened her eyes, devoid of pain, only sharpness.
Looking at Leon, she said, “Have Zane secretly send the information abroad.” In Verde City, Cedric’s people were undoubtedly keeping an eye on her.
“But what about the timing?” “We don’t have any other choice, Natalie said.
She might not get the results before the verdict, but she could get out as long as the final evidence could novelbin be overturned.
And she must get out of here!
“Oh, there’s one more thing.” “What is it?” “They’ve arranged the medical procedures. They will give you a physical examination tomorrow everything goes well, they’ll perform the surgery for you right after.” Natalie was silent.
Right, the surgery.
The abortion surgery.
The sharp glint in her eyes dimmed for a moment.
She fell silent.
Subconsciously, she rested her hand on her abdomen.
If She took a deep breath and said, “I got it. You can go back and ask Zane to expedite the process.” Leon looked at her with some concern in his eyes.
After uttering those words, Natalie turned and went inside.
Undoubtedly, regardless of whether it was an instinctive decision or a carefully considered one, she would still feel heartbroken about the child.
Back in her room, the moonlight streamed in through the cold iron bars, casting a chilly glow on Natalie.
“I’m so sorry,” Natalie said to the child in her belly.
She was currently in a confrontation with Cedric, After getting out of here, all she wanted was to turn the evidence against Cedric To put it bluntly, at this point in her relationship with Cedric, he wished for her death, and she wished to see him in prison.
In such a life–and–death situation where no reconciliation between them was possible, she couldn’t bring the child into this world.
It would only be a sin for her if she did!
Meanwhile, Isabella was looking at Christina in disbelief.
She didn’t expect Christina to be so audacious. She dared to question Isabella in a place where there were so many people!
She could clearly feel the chill emanating from Christina.
Christina said, “Find a way to distract Ced tomorrow. I’ll come to you.” Every word Christina spoke was a threat.
Isabella’s anger surged. She firmly said, “No!” “Isabella!
“We’re going to be engaged in a week. You’ll do well to remember that I’ll be your future sister–in–law!” Both spoke in hushed tones under the gaze of outsiders, portraying a scene where they looked like best friends while exchanging harsh words.
When Christina heard that they would be engaged in a week, her eyes turned sinister as she closed them.
*You dare take me for a fool?!” “I’ve said it before, compared to you, your brother is the most reliable partner.” Isabella had said such words before.
She thought back to what Christina and Rebecca had done to her in Sapphire. Isabella knew that apart Now that she was blind, her eyes were completely useless. She naturally had to consider her future thoroughly, and her decision was to hold onto Cedric firmly.
She didn’t care about working with anyone else.
In the next moment, a sudden pain shot through the inside of her arm.
“Ugh!” Isabella instinctively pushed Christina away.
A sharp scream rang out, and everyone’s gaze turned towards Isabella and Christina.
Previously, some eyes were on them due to their seemingly harmonious interaction. Now, those who were watching saw Isabella directly pushing away Christina.
“Ugh! It hurts” Christina was thrown to the ground, and her foot… was twisted.
She looked at Isabella with tearful eyes, a mixture of grievances and hesitation in her expression.
The gazes of the people present, directed at Isabella, changed once again.
Everyone tacitly agreed that things in the Johnson family were currently complicated. It didn’t matter whether it was about Isabella, who was blind, or Christina, who everyone saw got shoved to the ground.
Lucas was also startled by the commotion and approached Isabella, “Ms. Morgan?” “I…” Isabella’s face turned pale, her l*ps trembling.
She sensed the unfriendly looks of the people around her.
What had she done wrong?
Upon hearing the commotion, Rebecca hurried over.
Seeing Christina sitting on the ground, her anger surged instantly. “What did you do to her?” She of She glared at Isabella maliciously, believing that this blind woman would only bring trouble.
Christina, feeling wronged, burrowed Into Rebecca’s embrace. “Mom.” “Hush, it’s okay. I’m here. Rebecca glared at Isabella fiercely, as If she wanted to tear her apart.
Previously, she felt grateful upon learning that Isabella was Ivan’s sister. But now, she was angry becau THE “Ced? Where’s Ced?” He had brought a blind person here, and now he was nowhere to be found!
Rebecca was infuriated seeing Isabella’s haughty demeanor, especially now that she had caused such a big incident.
“Go! Fetch Ced” Rebecca angrily shouted at the butler.
At this moment, chaos reigned because Isabella pushed Christina.
Meanwhile, in Christina’s room upstairs, various pieces of jewelry were scattered on the dressing table.
Cedric held a card in his hand.
His gaze… lingered on the last four digits of the card number.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 237-This Is The True Source The string of numbers was familiar to him.
How could it not be?
Almost all the information he had seen about Natalie during this time had this card number.
However, he felt as if he were seeing it wrong. He stared at it harder, as though the numbers would change if he looked long enough.
It was as if everything clicked into place suddenly, and his mind was blank.
The air in the room turned suffocating.
Finally, he couldn’t deny it anymore–it was the same number he had been seeing all this time on this card.
The funds for Isabella’s kidnapping and the people who had been involved in the online harassment… It had all originated from this card, When the butler entered the room, he saw Cedric trembling and squeezing the card in his hand. Beads of cold sweat continuously appeared on his forehead.
“Master Cedric,” the butler approached, calling out with some concern.
But at this moment, Cedric seemed to have lost all awareness. It was as if his whole world had become a blank slate..
This card…!
This card was… It was actually…!!
“Master Cedric Before the butler could react, Cedric strode out of the room quickly.
“Ugh! M–Master Cedric? Where are you going?!” At that moment, downstairs, Christina was shivering in Rerbecca’s arms.
The longer Cedric took to arrive, the more angry Rebecca got.
15 She looked at Lucas in frustration and exclaimed, “Get her away from me! Take her away!” Rebecca was almost mad with anger.
On such an important occasion today and with so many people present, Cedric brought this woman here just to embarrass their family!
Elizabeth was experienced in many matters, and she quickly had the people around escort the guests out of the scene in the face of Rebecca’s anger.
In just a few minutes, most of the people had left.
Seeing Cedric still not appearing and Rebecca being emotionally distressed due to Christina’s injury, Lucas reluctantly approached Isabella.
“Ms. Morgan, shall I escort you back first?
Originally, coming here tonight was to use Christina’s birthday banquet to acknowledge Isabella’s identity in the Johnson family But who would have thought it would turn out like this?
Isabella stood still, her whole b*dy cold. She had always been the one scheming against others, but she never expected Christina to plot against her in front of so many people.
Isabella had to admit that Christina was truly ruthless. She wasn’t even worried that someone would figure it out!
No wonder she managed to create a rift between Natalie and Cedric using her skills.
But Isabella wasn’t someone to be trifled with.
Looking toward Christina, she smiled coldly and maliciously, “I know you like your brother. Do you think that by scheming against me, you can re marry him?” A simple and direct sentence instantly stirred up waves of shock in the few people present.
Rebecca was holding Christina, and she stiffened. Christina could also feel the coldness emanating from Rebecca in that instant.
Christina glared at Isabella. “What nonsense are you spouting?” However, she couldn’t hide the slight tremble in her voice.
After all, Rebecca had secretly warned her not to harbor such thoughts towards Cedric before this.
275 Christina knew she could lose anything in the Johnson family except for Rebecca’s affection.
Once that was lost, Christina would truly have nothing.
Yet, Isabella had spoken so directly.
Isabella laughed coldly again. “Am I spouting nonsense?” “You pushed the former Mrs. Johnson to such a point, and now you want to plot against me in the same. way?!” The information in this sentence was substantial enough.
Rebecca’s anger surged.
“Get her away from here! Take her away!” Rebecca said fiercely.
Undoubtedly, she had already figured out Christina’s feelings. But even if Christina had such intentions, it couldn’t be exposed to outsiders, right?
Family matters should be solved behind closed doors!
How could she allow Isabella to talk nonsense in front of others?
“Mom.” Christina cried pitifully in Rebecca’s arms, her voice full of grievances.
“Ms. Morgan, let’s leave for now,” Lucas suggested.
“Leave? Why?” Cedric’s voice echoed through the hall as he walked down the staircase, bringing a momentary quiet to novelbin the chaotic scene.
He glanced at the butler who was behind him. The man understood and quickly went downstairs to assist Elizabeth’s people in escorting the remaining guests away.
During this process, Cedric just coldly observed the situation.
Some guests who originally wanted to stay and enjoy the spectacle quickly changed their minds upon feeling the dangerous aura emanating from Cedric.
In the end, the guests were all sent away.
Only the members of the Johnson family remained, and Cedric’s sharp and dangerous gaze fell on “Mom.” Christina’s heart trembled.
She was completely unaware of why Cedric was looking at her like this.
She shrank into Rebecca’s embrace.
Rebecca instinctively comforted Christina, “It’s okay, I’m here.” At this moment, Christina felt like she had returned to her childhood. When frightened, she could always find solace in Rebecca’s arms.
stood at Elizabeth’s side and sensed that something was amiss.
She said to Elizabeth, “Madam Elizabeth, you’re tired too. Why not go rest first?” “Alright. Elizabeth looked at the chaotic scene and was irritated. She cast a deep gaze at this annoying situation and left.
Rebecca watched Cedric slowly descend the stairs. His gaze was still dangerously fixed on Christina.
Every step of his seemed to be stepping heavily on Christina’s heart.
At this moment, only Christina, Rebecca, Isabella, and Lucas remained on the scene.
The butler had led the others away.
Christina and Rebecca both sensed that something was off with Cedric. Even the blind Isabella felt the unusual atmosphere.
“C–Ced…” When Cedric stopped before Rebecca, Christina met his sharp eyes and felt her heart pounding in her ribcage.
“What are you doing?” directed at Christina.
Rebecca could almost confirm at this p that Cedric’s strange behavior was Although she had been displeased with Christina before, she instinctively protected her at this moment.
However, the next moment…!
Before everyone could react, Christina felt her view shift.
Cedric directly pulled her out of Rebecca’s embrace in a swift movement!
Thud!
Everyone was too shocked to move!
Christina felt a pain in her forehead. It was only then she realized that Cedric had yanked her out of Rebecca’s embrace and had ruthlessly thrown her to the ground.
Warm liquid slid down, accompanied by a strong, bloody scent. It flowed down and rushed straight into her eyes, turning her world into a vivid red.
It was clear Cedric had acted ruthlessly on purpose. It looked like he wanted to hurt her or even kill her!
Christina turned back in disbelief. She was trembling all over as she looked at Cedric.
However, her vision was blurry “Ced?” Her voice was soft and trembling, filled with grievances.
Even if Cedric said nothing at this moment, everyone present knew… something significant had happened!
Otherwise, why would Cedric treat Christina in such a way?
He had never treated her like this before!
Even when he saw Christina covered in blood, he remained indifferent.
“W–what are you doing?” Rebecca finally reacted, looking at Cedric with a gaze full of reproach.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 238-Complete Outburst Christina looked at Cedric. She opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but her gaze fell on the card he held in his hand.
She instantly paled.
“Ced, I…” At this moment, countless words gathered in her mind, creating utter chaos. Reason told her to deny everything, but the fear sparked by that card threw her entire sense of reason into disarray.
Trembling, she looked at Cedric with eyes filled with fear.
Smack!
The card smacked against Christina’s face, mingling with the blood on her face before falling to the ground.
Seeing the card on the floor, Rebecca stepped forward to pick it up. But before she could bend down, Christina quickly grabbed it and instinctively hid it behind her.
“It’s not what you think, Ced! Let me explain!” novelbin Christina’s voice trembled with every word she spoke.
Seeing Christina’s reaction, Rebecca asked, “What is that?” Her heart pounded loudly in her ears What could make Cedric so angry?
“Ced…” “Alright. Explain!” Cedric coldly looked at Christina on the ground, his eyes glinting with icy coldness.
This was the first time Cedric treated Christina this way. Before, he had always protected her, especially when it came to Natalie.
Yet now, he was unexpectedly treating her like this.
Tears fell, mingling with blood. But even in such a pitiful state, Cedric was unmoved.
He looked at Christina with a cold disappointment in his eyes.
He had always defended her, yet….
It was her! It had always been her…!
At this moment, memories of Natalie explaining things to him repeatedly flashed into his mind.
“I don’t know what you’re talking about!” “I lost that card a long time ago!” “I didn’t do those things!” He had never given her a chance, even after she had laid everything out so plainly and explained it to him.
Yet, he had never believed her!
Not once!
He had investigated, and Stefan had given him the evidence.
And it had all pointed to Natalie.
But who would have thought that the main evidence, this card, was hidden deep in his sister’s dressing table, covered in a layer of dust?
“Give it to me” Seeing Christina trembling and unable to speak, Rebecca reached out and snatched the card away.
Christina had wanted to struggle, but she didn’t dare hurt Rebecca.
Rebecca saw just a bank card and studied it carefully. She looked up and down but couldn’t figure out what was wrong.
“It’s just an old bank card. What are you making a fuss about? Rebecca asked Cedric, inexplicably angry, Cedric’s gaze remained on Christina. At this moment, his l*ps curled into a cold smile.
“Yes, it’s just an old bank card. More accurately, it’s Natalie’s old bank card. Why is it in your possession?” Rebecca exclaimed, “W–what? Natalie’s?” She looked at Cedric in shock, then at the card, then at Christina.
Full of confusion, she asked, “Why do you have Natallo’s bank card?” Indeed, why was the card in Christina’s hands?
Upon hearing that it was ‘Natalle’s bank card, Isabella couldn’t help but feel her heart skip a beat. Her face turned a shade paler.
Naturally, this card was a significant part of her and Christina’s plan in plotting against Natalie..
This damn woman! She didn’t even hide such an important thing properly!
Of course, since Cedric and Natalie got married, he had never entered Christina’s room. Christina never thought Cedric would search her room.
But who would have thought that tonight, what was originally meant to be a scheme against Isabella, turned out to be the root cause of all this?
No one could have foreseen that Cedric would accidentally knock over the dressing table, causing the card to fall right in front of him dinto “What’s wrong? Cat got your tongue?” Cedric s l*ps curled into a cold smile as he mocked Christina lying on the ground.
At this moment, Christina looked at Cedric in fear.
Rebecca was equally furious. She glared at Christina and said, ‘Speak up! How did this card end up with you?” Considering their relationship, it couldn’t have been a gift from Natalie.
So, did Christina steal it?
Thinking of this possibility, Rebecca almost fainted.
“–Isabella gave it to me,” Christina 1 nally said, looking Yes, Isabella!
at Isabella, In the Johnson family, Christina’s mother, brother, and grandmother would believe whatever she said.
Since they needed an explanation, this was hers!
With these words, the air fell silent again.
Isabella wore a white V–neck dress tonight, complemented by a white ribbon covering her eyes, which gave her an ethereal presence.
At Christina’s words, the gazes that were initially on Christina now shifted directly to the blindfolded.
Isabella.
As everyone focused on her, she smiled lightly and sald softly, “Ced, do you really think I could have gotten my hands on Nat’s card?” 375 Her words completely shattered Christina’s explanation, plunging it into the abyss of lies.
They all knew the relationship between Isabella and Natalie. Natalie couldn’t have given Isabella her bank card or given her the chance to steal it.
So, when Christina claimed to have received it from Isabella, Isabella didn’t even need to explain much.
Upon hearing Isabella’s words, Christina’s eyes turned bloodshot “Isabella, how dare you say you didn’t give me this card?!” Her words carried a veiled warning.
After all, they were accomplices in so many things. Why should she bear the burden alone now?
However, a resounding slap echoed through the spacious hall the next moment.
Christina felt the burning impact on her face.
A man’s roar quickly followed the pain, “You dare to threaten her?!” “Ced, I’m your sister. How can you not trust me?” Slap!
“Ugh!” “Ced!” The sound of the slap, Christina’s muffled groan, and Rebecca’s exclamation filled the entire scene.
The atmosphere froze as if time stood still.
Even Lucas was standing stiffly in place. He was eventually brought back to reality by the vibration of his phone.
Glancing at the chaotic scene, he picked up his phone and turned away Cedric’s two slaps left Christina’s mind ringing. There was the taste of blood in her mouth, and she wasn’t sure where she was injured.
In the chaotic daze, she looked at Cedric. Her face was burning in pain, and she opened her mouth to speak.
“I was just trying to say.” “Tina, that’s enough!” +15 DONUS Rebecca cut off Christina’s words. She keenly sensed the ominous atmosphere surrounding Cedric.
If Christina continued, no one might be able to stop Cedric As a young girl, how much force could she withstand?
“Don’t say anything.” Rebecca steadied herself despite the anger burning within her.
Christina wanted to explain.
Last time in Scarlet Villa, Cedric had already had such strong objections to her actions. If she didn’t clarify things today, she might lose all chance to.
But before she could speak, Lucas, who had been answering the phone outside, rushed in and said urgently. “Sir, there’s a big problem at the detention center!
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 239-Fierce Inferno Cedric’s heart skipped a beat, and he turned his sharp gaze from Christina to Lucas.
At this moment, his mind was a whirlw nd.
He spoke in a somewhat numb manner.
what happened?” “There’s a fire. The firefighting resources in the North District are insufficient, and they’ve called in reinforcements from the Central District. The fire trucks have Before Lucas could finish his sentence, a gust of wind blew past him.
in a daze, Cedric had already left the room.
Lucas hurriedly followed Soon, the revving sounds of a car could be heard.
Cedric and Lucas had left.
Rebecca, Christina, and Isabella were the only ones left in the hall.
Rebecca was still shocked by Lucas’s mention of the detention center. Her heart was pounding in her chest.
Christina instinctively looked at Isabella. Although she couldn’t see her eyes, she could sense a bloodthirsty smile on her l*ps.
Christina couldn’t help but feel a tightening in her heart.
In the car, Cedric was alone. He drove like a madman, speeding and overtaking other vehicles as if they were standing still.
Horns blared at him, and curses were thrown his way. His actions caused several cars to stop suddenly for fear of being hit by him!
On the way, the urgent sirens of the fire trucks could be heard, all heading towards the direction of the North District.
on the Cedric’s eyes turned bloodshot, his knuckles white as he gripped the steering wheel. His whole b*dy trembled incessantly.
1/6 “Natalie…” he murmured softly.
His mind only had one thought: She had to be okay!
However, the constant wailing of the fire trucks served as a reminder of how extensive the fire at the detention center in the North District was.
Fire… What kind of fire was it?!
A vivid image of flames appeared in his mind, but it wasn’t from the North District.
It seemed to be… their home.
Scarlet Villa?
His mind buzzed, and the pain in his temples was intense. His eyes were bloodshot, and he couldn’t even distinguish the colors of the traffic lights, Twenty minutes later, Cedric stumbled out of the car, looking at the raging fire. The water from the fire trucks continuously poured into the flames, but it didn’t extinguish them; the fire only grew stronger.
The scene was chaotic, with a police cordon set up.
Cedric’s heart bled as he stared at the scene.
Without thinking, he was about to rush in but was stopped by someone.
“Sir, it’s dangerous in there! Please do not cross the cordon!
“Let go!” he roared, his tone carrying a pain akin to madness.
“Sir, it’s very dangerous-” Before the person could finish, Cedric violently shoved him aside. Though his b*dy felt limp when facing the towering flames, Cedric somehow found the strength to push away anyone trying to stop him.
Lucas saw Cedric cross the cordon when he got out of the car. Someone tried to intervene, but Cedric violently shook them off, and several others followed suit.
“My wife is inside! Let go!” “Sir, please calm down! The fire is intense now!” “I told you to let go!” Cedric roared and punched someone’s face.
Nat… His Nat was still inside!
She was afraid of pain. She was terrified of it!
She would cry even when she was accidentally splashed by only hot water.
How could he let her stay in the raging fire?!
Bang! Crash!
The burning building creaked and collapsed.
At that moment, countless sparks scattered when it hit the ground, shaking the hearts of those watching.
The vast sea of flames, like blood, pierced Cedric’s unbalanced heart.
Boom!
It looked like a raging sea of blood.
Eventually, the people trying to stop him managed to hold him back. Cedric lost all strength and even his consciousness as he slumped to the ground.
Thud!
He fell to the ground, his head hitting the floor heavily. The scene was chaotic, and Lucas’s panicked voice was among the shouting.
But Cedric couldn’t hear anything: he stared straight ahead at the raging fire as if he felt scorching pain throughout his b*dy.
Nat… His Nat…!
“Sir! Sir!” Lucas’s anxious voice called out, but all of Cedric’s consciousness plunged into darkness.
It felt like his b*dy was continuously sinking.
Cedric tried hard to keep his eyes opened.
He had to wake up.
He had to save Natalie!
But it seemed like a big hand was desperately pulling him downward in the darkness. No matter how he struggled, it pulled him into a world of nightmares.
36 Cedric had a very long dream.
In the dream, he….
He stood outside the classroom window, watching Natalie quietly reading inside. She was a petite girl, the smallest in the class. She looked so small sitting there that it seemed like she would be bullied if she took a step away.
In the dream, he accompanied Natal e to the school cafeteria. Why was she so small? She was almost too short for the table, and everything seemed challenging for her.
In the dream, he handed her a bouquet of roses. He watched her eyes sparkle, and a bright smile bloomed on her l*ps. She was so beautiful that it was suffocating. He vowed to protect her for a lifetime.
In the dream, he dressed her up as cute as a doll. He put her in a beautiful dress and then a wedding gown he had personally designed.
They had such a good relationship, and she loved to smile.
Finally… In the dream, he stood outside Scarlet Villa as a raging fire consumed it.
Like a madman, he wanted to rush in. However, the people around him stopped him.
They repeatedly told him, “With such a big fire. Natalie is surely already dead! It’s useless for you to go in!” “No, s–she wouldn’t die! She wouldn’t!” How could she die? They promised to be together for a lifetime!
How could he fail to protect her?
How could he let her die?!
“It’s better to let her die. She would have been even more miserable living like this!” “No…” Cedric shouted in horror, sitting up from the bed, covered in cold sweat.
Rebecca had been guarding by his side, and she was startled by Cedric’s sudden movement.
‘Ced.” Cedric glanced around, his chest heaving as if his heart was about to jump out.
“Ugh!” His h His head hurt so much.
“Where does it hurt? Tell me.” Rebecca asked with a pained and worried tone after seeing Cedric holding his head.
Cedric felt like his head was going to split open with how much pain he was in.
Clearly it Clearly it had just been a dream, but… Now it felt like memories that didn’t belong to him had broken through a damn and was flooding his mind to the brim!
Before Rebecca could turn around to call the doctor, Cedric fainted on the hospital bed.
Seeing Cedric fainting suddenly with bloodstains still around his mouth, Rebecca screamed urgently.” Ced? Ced! Doctor! Doctor, come quickly‘ The once quiet ward became chaotic again.
When Lucas returned, he stood outside the ward and observed what was happening inside.
The doctor conducted a comprehensive examination of Cedric and said, “Since he woke up, he’ll be fine.” “But he spat up blood.” “It was caused by his shortness of breath, which affected his heart temporarily,” the doctor explained calmly.
Rebecca nodded. “Thank you.” Rebecca felt deeply distressed as she looked at Cedric lying on the bed with a pale complexion.
After the doctor left, Rebecca ed Lucas.
“You’re back?” “Yes, ma’am.” “How are things?” Although she already had an answer in her heart, she couldn’t help but ask at this moment.
Lucas’s face was solemn, and he glanced worriedly at the bed.
Seeing this, Rebecca probably already had an idea how things were.
In Verde City, and with the Jarvis family… this time, something big would probably happen.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 240-Despair Cedric didn’t wake up until the next day’s evening.
Outside the window, the cold rain carried the scent of earth. Even the wind seemed damp.
The moment he opened his eyes, the stark white light stung his eyes. Memories in his mind kept pulling at his b*dy, causing a numbing pain all over.
Rebecca was sitting on a chair by the bedside, already asleep. The moment she heard movement and opened her eyes, she saw Cedric running barefoot towards the exit.
Alarmed, she called out, “Ced, where are you going?” She hurriedly followed after him.
The moment they stepped out of the ward, they saw Cedric entering the elevator at the far end of the corridor.
At that moment of eye contact. Rebecca clearly saw the hollow despair in Cedric’s eyes. It mixed with the pallor of his face, making it extremely bleak.
Rebecca’s heart raced in panic.
“Ced, wait! Wait for me…” She hurried over, but Cedric seemed not to hear.
As the elevator doors closed, Rebecca tried to stop it with her hands.
“Ced! Ced!” But it was too late.
Watching the elevator descend, Rebecca shakily dialed a number.
Soon, Lucas’s voice came from the other end.
“Madam?” “He’s gone to find Natalie; hurry and stop him,” Rebecca said in a trembling tone.
Her eyes were filled with anxiety.
Two days..!
In just a short two days, Verde City had completely changed.
The Johnson family had changed, and Natalle… Natalie was gone.
Ding!
The elevator door opened, and Cedric, in hospital attire and barefoot, walked out of the elevator just as Lucas arrived.
There was a devastated look on Cedric’s face.
“Sir,” Lucas said as he approached Cedric and tried to stop him.
Rebecca’s worries were justified.
Considering the current situation, showing Cedric what happened would only make him more distressed.
However, not letting him see was seemingly impossible.
Lucas eventually withdrew his hand as he noticed the despair in Cedric’s eyes. Cedric walked out, and Lucas quietly followed him.
Soon, the two arrived together at the burned–down detention center.
Cedric got out of the car and saw the ruins before him. Some pillars had not completely collapsed, but they were burnt pitch black.
The only intact thing at the scene was the caution tape.
Cedric walked numbly towards it.
He needed to find Natalie. She… was still inside. She had a cleanliness obsession. She disliked this kind of filth.
Lucas approached and said, “Sir, Ms. Walker is not here anymore.” “Then… where is she?” Cedric asked with a hoarse voice.
He was trying hard to suppress the emotions pressing on him, but Lucas could still hear the despair emanating from deep within him.
Unable to bear watching him any longer, Lucas finally looked down and said, “Ms. Walker was cremated novelbin Cedric was silent.
Upon hearing this, his whole b*dy seemed to lose strength. The world became chaotic, tearing at his nerves incessantly.
The word ‘cremated further disrupted his already chaotic rationality.
Natalie was so afraid of burns. She was so afraid of fire. How could they use fire to cremate her? How could they subject her to cremation?
In their previous life, Scarlet Villa… And now the detention center in front of him, then the cremation– how could she endure it?!
Cedric’s inner turmoil continued.
Even breathing felt suffocating.
Before he could speak, Lucas continued, “Mr. Jarvis has already taken her ashes to Simeria for burial. He also asked me to pass on a message to you.” “What message?” Cedric finally spoke.
Yet, at this moment, he seemed unable to hear his own voice. He could only hear a constant buzzing in his head.
His entire b*dy was trembling.
Lucas lowered his head, unable to bear looking at him any longer, and said, “Mr. Jarvis came personally.
When he took Ms. Walker away last night, he asked you not to go to Simeria. Ms. Walker didn’t want to stay in Verde City because she didn’t want to see anyone from Verde City Verde City… It was the place where Natalie had lived for so many years. Yet, at the time of her death, she had no attachment to it.
It was evident that this place left her with nothing but endless despair.
Only despair and nothing else.
A chilling wind swept through the place, Cedric stood in place, the cold piercing through him. Yet, it couldn’t compare to the coldness in his heart after losing Natalie.
In the end, he was still too late..
In his previous life, he had failed to protect her. In this life, he pushed her into the abyss with his own hands.
Lowering his head, he looked at his trembling hands–it was these hands that had personally pushed her away.
With these hands, he sent Natalie into hell It was these hands…!
“Ahhh….” A hysterical outburst echoed over the entire sky of Verde City, as if a wild beast had gone out of control after losing its beloved.
Natalie was gone.
Again, it was a fire that took away… Took away whose soul, exactly?
Whose obsession did it burn away?
Whose regrets?
When Cedric woke up again, Lucas had already brought him back to the hospital.
Rebecca was wiping her tears by his bedside.
Lucas was also there.
also th “Ced.” Seeing Cedric wake up, Rebecca held his hand with eyes filled with sorrow, However, Cedric coldly withdrew his hand from Rebecca’s, his movements efficient and emotionless.
Rebecca’s hands felt empty.
“When?” Cedric asked weakly He was asking Lucas..
Lucas hesitated for a moment, instantly understanding what Cedric was asking.
He was asking about the timing of Natalie’s funeral.
A solemn look flashed across his features, “I just received news. Mr. Jarvis has returned to Simeria, and Ms. Walker has already been buried today.” Already buried? Today?
So they didn’t even give a chance to accompany Natalie on her final journey?
The atmosphere in the hospital room once again became tense Rebecca didn’t want Cedric to ask about everything related to Natalie, but how could she stop him?
Up until now, the matters from the banquet hadn’t been resolved. Things were already bad, and now it seemed the Johnson family was about to face a major crisis.
Thinking about the scenes to come, Rebecca looked at Cedric with dread.
“Where was she buried?” Cedric finally asked.
She had been buried.
Natalie was no longer part of the world, whether in his previous or current life.
Thinking about this outcome, Cedric couldn’t help but feel a wave of despair. It felt as if the pain would completely engulf him.
A subtle pain emanated from his chest.
“Ced, don’t ask anymore.” Rebecca couldn’t bear it any longer.
What good would it do to ask?
Natalie was no longer here.
But Cedric didn’t even look at her. Even when she spoke, she could sense the increasing coldness emanating from him.
Lucas replied, “The Ice City Cemetery in Simeria.” Ice City Cemetery?
It showed Stephen’s status in Simeria, for them to have buried Natalie in the burial ground of the Simeria royal family!
And that place, perhaps, granted her the tranquility she desired?
Nat, his Nat….
Even after death, she didn’t want to see him?
Like in their previous life, no matter how steadfast he was… The day she understood him never came.