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A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 401-You…!
However, Malcolm seemed as if he hadn’t heard anything.
The force in his hand grew stronger and stronger until..
Slap!
Bianca slapped Malcolm harshly across the face, While Malcolm was furious, he also returned to his senses.
The tense atmosphere became even more stifling after Bianca struck Malcolm.
Bianca had… actually slapped Malcolm?!
With her freedom secured, Bianca glared viciously at Malcolm, mocking him, “Incompetent man!” Everyone present was silent.
She had lost it.
She had truly lost it!
Yet Conrad remained relatively composed. In his eyes, hadn’t the old Bianca always acted this way around Malcolm?
No matter how he suppressed her, her proud demeanor, filled with untamed spirit, always remained unyielding.
Bianca glared fiercely at Malcolm, her gaze pushing him almost to the brink.
Once again, he gripped Bianca’s throat tightly.
The scene made everyone feel like they were on a roller coaster, but Bianca was relentless!
She wouldn’t allow Malcolm to oppress her any longer.
“Bianca, I warn you, stop whatever schemes you have!!
“What schemes do you speak of, Lord Malcolm?
“You know full well!
“I have no idea what you’re talking about.” Although her face was flushed, her eyes remained the same as always.
They were devoid of any plea for mercy as she glared at him.
With slender, cold fingers, she gently pulled his hand from her neck.
+25 BONUS “You probably wish you could end me right now, don’t you?” Bianca smirked at Malcolm.
His eyes dimmed at her words!
“Too bad you missed your chance,” she continued.
Leaning in close to his ear, her voice carried a chilling undertone, “Shall I teach you the proper way to seek revenge, Lord Malcolm?” “Bianca!” “Or perhaps you’re afraid?” “You…!” Malcolm raged, genuinely wishing he could throttle her right then and there.
Bianca had totally lost her mind!
How dare she act this audaciously?!
Bianca stood her ground, letting him come at her. All the while, she wore a haunting smile that sent shivers down one’s spine.
But just as Malcolm was about to reach her, a stern shout came from the entrance, “Stop!” It was Zane.
He had returned!
Zane was dressed in an elegant overcoat and slowly walked into the villa. There was a chilly air around him, just like Malcolm!
When Bianca saw him, her smile deepened even further.
“You’re back,” she said gently as she approached Zane.
Where had that chilling smile she’d directed at Malcolm gone?
When she reached Zane, he pulled Bianca close and met Malcolm’s eyes.
With a dangerous aura reminiscent of a wolf, he asked, “Malcolm, what are you up to? It’s the dead of night!” “Zane, you know full well what kind of person this woman used to be!
“No, I don’t. But i suggest you let go of your grudge against her, or else…” Zane trailed off without finishing his sentence, but he looked deeply at Malcolm, then at Blanca.
The message was clear.
Watching the two embrace, Malcolm’s anger flared, and he finally stormed off.
He felt as quickly as he had arrived.
The butter and the head maid present shot a fierce glare at the other servants. Even without saying anything, everyone knew that nothing about tonight’s events should be leaked.
The moment Malcolm exited the gates, Zane released Bianca.
Try not to provoke him in the future,” Zane said coldly.
Zane and Malcolm were truly brothers. They even acted in the same cold manner, making them almost indistinguishable.
Bianca retorted, “I’m with you because of a deal! Have you forgotten?
Stop provoking Malcolm? They had just started anew, how could they just end it like this?
As Zane glanced at Bianca, his gaze… intensified.
Understanding Zane’s thoughts, Bianca added, “Don’t worry. I won’t rush things.” At least not when he deemed it crucial.
Zane nodded. I know you understand the situation, but Malcolm has always been impulsive.” Ultimately, the message was clear: Bianca should stay away from Malcolm and stop provoking him.
Bianca shrugged it off.
“Got it,” she replied.
“Rest up.” With that, Zane turned and left. It seemed he had unfinished business outside and had rushed back upon receiving a call from the butler.
The seemingly cold and indifferent man had a side she hadn’t anticipated.
On the other side of Hillside Estate, whether it was Bianca’s world or Natalie’s, tensions were escalating rapidly.
In the end, Natalie didn’t let Cedric see Luna’s face. Instead, she shut the room door, ensuring Luna was settled before emerging.
She saw Cedric waiting outside with a stormy expression.
“You really care for that child,” he remarked sarcastically.
Naralle replied, “At least I know what’s mine and what’s not!” Her words dripped with irony.
He demanded she accept Isabella’s child, yet mocked her for caring for her own.
Natalie was mocking him for always being unable to distinguish between his own and others. He had been that way in the past… and that hadn’t changed.
Cedric’s eyes turned cold. “Natalie.‘ “Don’t look at me like that,” she snapped.
Natalie descended the stairs.
Evidently, she didn’t want to discuss these matters at Luna’s door.
After all, Cedric had no place in her world.
Downstairs, Cedric tucked away the envelope and its contents. “Have you decided?” “Give it to me!” “This is just a part of it!” he said as he tossed it over to Natalie.
At his words, Natalie felt her anger surge. “You want me to accept her? Impossible!” She was referring to Kayla.
How could she ever accept Isabella’s child?
Hearing her firm tone, Cedric’s eyes involuntarily dimmed for a moment.
He looked at her sharply.
Sensing his changing demeanor, Natalie felt her heart sank.
Yet her resolve remained firm.
She declared, “Cedric, if you had any heart, you wouldn’t ask me to accept that child.” At this point, Natalie truly couldn’t fathom the depth of Cedric’s fixation on her. Given his status, numerous women would willingly step forward.
So why involve her?
Ah, because it was Kayla!
That individual behind Kayla had implanted the idea from the start that she was Kayla’s mother.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 402-Her Taboo It wasn’t that Cedric was fixated on her!
It was clear that he was just being biased. He wanted to give Kayla a mother, not just a stepmother, right?
This favoritism truly made others jealous.
It was Isabella before, and now it was Kayla.
“What does it feel like to be consumed by flames?” Cedric suddenly looked at Natalie, his sharp and piercing, as if he could see through everything.
Natalie was silent. Upon hearing this, her face turned pale.
s eyes “The fire in the detention center… It burned so much. It was agonizing!” She emphasized the term ‘detention center‘ particularly hard.
Cedric fell silent, and the intensity in his eyes deepened further.
“Then, what does it feel like to be in darkness?” He stressed each word heavily.
Undoubtedly, things had been chaotic recently. Cedric had too many affairs on his plate, but that didn’t mean he had forgotten everything Natalie had said.
Perhaps… he was testing her?
However, seeing the hint of vulnerability in Natalie’s eyes and her slight tremble, Cedric seemed to have confirmed something.
As he looked at Natalie, a storm seemed to rage within his eyes.
No one knew the emotions raging inside Cedric at this moment.
Previously, he had hoped Natalie wasn’t reincarnated! At least that way, she would have been spared from so much pain.
But now, seeing the vulnerability in her eyes, he knew… she had experienced it all.
“Nat,” he spoke again, his voice trembling.
Natalie remained silent, staring back at him.
After that brief moment of emotions in her eyes, she displayed an icy, silent demeanor.
Stepping forward, Cedric firmly grasped Natalie’s shoulders.
Despite their close proximity, Natalie continued to look at Cedric, saying nothing.
“Nat, you..
“I’m exhausted,” she finally said, sensing his probing gaze.
She felt conflicted! novelbin From her past life to the present..
What kind of twisted fate existed between her and Cedric?
He was truly terrifying.
Calling him clingy would be letting him off easy! Once this man started pursuing something, he would haunt it relentlessly.
Even in death, he wouldn’t let go.
Cedric gazed at the emotionless Natalie, his l*ps trembling.
But in that moment, words failed him.
In the end, Cedric left without getting the answers he sought.
No one knew the turmoil raging within him.
Natalie had indeed confirmed all his suspicions!
After tonight’s revelation, the pain and suffocation in his chest were unbearable.
His Nat…!
He never expected how hard it would be to face the woman who had come from another lifetime.
“Kyle.” “Yes, Your Excellency.” “If a woman were to hate you, what would you do?” Yes, hate!
If she wasn’t from his previous life and had kicked up a fuss about getting divorce, it would have just been about her being hurt by Cedric’s turmoil and how it had affected their marriage.
But Natalie was different.
How exactly was she different?
She hated him!
Everything made sense now.
He had always wondered why.
Before the last trip to Wexford, he already had suspicions but quickly dismissed them.
He truly didn’t want Natalie to be from their previous world because if she was, it meant she harbored deep–rooted resentment against him!
When did she arrive?
The divorce…!
Yes, it must have been during their divorce. After observing how she handled public opinion, why didn’t he realize it?
He should have known.
In his past life, Natalie had been alone at Scarlet Villa. She had cried while facing public scrutiny!
However, in this lifetime, her retaliation was fierce, and her resolve to leave him was firm.
How would she have been so different if she hadn’t come from their past life?
“Are you referring to Madam?” Kyle asked knowingly.
Everyone around Cedric knew Natalie despised him deeply, to an unimaginable extent.
Otherwise, why wouldn’t she even let him acknowledge their child? It wasn’t just about Wexford; it was the hate she felt.
“In Madam’s heart, Ms. Morgan… is a taboo!” Kyle finally said, taking a deep breath when he noticed Cedric’s silence.
Yes, Isabella was a taboo.
Once it was Isabella, now it was Kayla.
Cedric’s mind went blank for a moment, and his eyes narrowed in that instant.
Without a doubt, Kyle was right.
If Natalie truly hailed from their previous life, then Isabella was undoubtedly a taboo in Natalie’s heart.
No matter what, she couldn’t accept Isabella.
But that was because she didn’t know what role Isabella truly played in her world.
If she knew, she would probably..!
Realizing this, Cedric said, “Go back!” “Your Excellency?” “Go back to Hillside Villa.” Without a doubt, the moment Cedric recognized Isabella as a taboo in Natalie’s heart, het understood why she couldn’t accept Kayla.
After Cedric left, Natalie headed upstairs. But soon after, a servant informed her that Cedric had returned.
At that moment, Natalie felt her head pounding.
Hadn’t he caused enough trouble already?
The more she thought about it, the more irritated she became.
Walking downstairs, she met Cedric’s complex and deep gaze. She suppressed her anger and asked. “Are you not done yet?” “Nat,” Cedric replied hoarsely.
In that instant… It was now that Cedric seemed to understand Natalie’s change, including why she had given birth to Caleb’s child.
In the past life, her final memories were consumed by that great fire.
All her memories froze at that moment. Only after miraculously gaining a new life in this world did she seek to distance herself from him and even change everything about her, including getting involved with Irwin and Caleb!
But she had no idea…!
“Cedric, I used to think you were shameless, but I never imagined you’d stoop this low.” Before she could say another word, Cedric swiftly approached her. He gripped her shoulders firmly and glanced at the people around them.
“Tell everyone to leave.” “You’re insane!” Before she could finish, his l*ps forcefully met hers. Natalie was overwhelmed by a dizzy sensation, and she raised her hand… Slap!
Cedric released her instantly.
The room fell into a heavy silence.
“I have something important to discuss,” Cedric said calmly, seemingly oblivious to the pain as he grasped Natalie’s hand.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 403-What She Owed However, in the next moment, Natalie said, “I don’t want to hear it!” “Nat, this concerns you and Isabella…” “Enough, Cedric! Just what do you think you’re doing?” Isabella.
Every time, he dared to mention Isabella.
What could one even say about this man?
Was Isabella a figure he could never move on from in his world?
Undoubtedly, Natalie’s reaction towards Isabella right now only confirmed what Kyle had said.
Isabella was a taboo in Natalie’s heart.
She despised anyone even uttering Isabella’s name.
“Nat, I understand you’re in pain…” “Pain?” Natalie laughed mockingly. “You overestimate yourself.” Pain? Where did he see the pain in her?
“Nat!” Watching Natalie ignore his explanations, Cedric felt a heavy weight on his chest. It was as if something was pressing down on him, causing immense pain and suffocation.
“I’m exhausted!” Natalie felt fed up with this relentless man who had been bothering her all night. It felt like dawn was approaching, yet he showed no signs of stopping.
Finally, without waiting for her reaction, Cedric grabbed her to leave!
“What are you doing?” Natalie was on the verge of losing it.
This man was truly relentless and insane!
“Come with me,” Cedric insisted.
My daughter is sleeping in her room, and you- “Yes, she’s your daughter. Kayla is also your daughter, remember?” novelbin A sharp slap echoed as Natalie struck Cedric across the face, “Stop sickening me, will you?” she spat out, disgusted.
Every time Cedric claimed Kayla was his daughter, it made Natalie sick.
What audacity!
Cedric was silent.
His heart ached.
“Nat, you have to accept Kayla.” This wasn’t the first time Cedric had uttered those words. But this time, his conviction was stronger than ever.
If Natalie truly came from from their past life, did she realize what debt she owed to Isabella? Kayla was the last bloodline left by Isabella in this world.
Natalie looked at Cedric with a chilling gaze. Even at this juncture, Cedric remained unyielding.
“Accept her?” Natalie’s voice dripped with icy sarcasm and danger.
‘You owe Bella!” Cedric shot back.
Bella? The way he said it was oddly intimate.
How significant was Isabella to him?
Natalie felt a piercing pain in her head.
“Cedric, I don’t owe anyone, especially not her!” She gave her life for you!!
“That’s her own doing.” Natalie’s retort was sharp and angry.
Gave her life?
“It’s karma, you know?” Natalie stared at the man before her, whose eyes had narrowed in a moment of chilling intensity.
“It’s karma,” she repeated, each word dripping with venom.
For Natalie, Isabella was nothing more than a manifestation of divine retribution. Given all the malicious deeds Isabella had committed, it seemed unfair that she hadn’t been taken by the heavens already.
Cedric gazed upon Natalie, finding her more infuriating than ever.
Natalie…” After a pause, he finally spoke, his voice tinged with indescribable disappointinent.
+25 BONUS The sheer disappointment on his face only made Natalie’s smirk deepen.
It was this exact tone.
He had once used this tone with her because of Isabella, as if she had committed some unforgivable sin.
And now, history was repeating itself.
Wasn’t this the Cedric she knew?
The man who would go to any length for Isabella, even at this point?
“Karma!” Natalie spat out the word vehemently.
Cedric’s memories clashed, tearing through his sanity like a relentless storm.
How could she?
Why had she become like this?
He felt an eerie chill emanating from her, especially when he looked into her indifferent eyes. This Natalie was colder than anything he had ever seen, sending shivers down his spine.
“Do you even realize what you’ve become?” “What I’ve become? I’ve only become like this because of you!” Natalie retorted, every deliberate and cutting.
Indeed, whatever she had become now, it was Cedric who had driven her to it.
word She had once been so naive, dreaming of a bright future and sacrificing everything for Cedric.
She had willingly stood behind him, but what had he ultimately done for her?
“No matter what you become, you can’t speak of Bella that way!” The thought of Isabella in his past life, who had uttered Natalie’s name in her final moments, haunted him. Even if she had to pay with her life, it wouldn’t compensate for the wrongs she had committed against Natalie.
Back then, Isabella truly wanted to save Natalie. But despite giving even her life, she couldn’t leave the hospital alive after she got the news that she had failed.
He had fervently prayed and pleaded in front of the Buddha.
Natalie had survived!
But by the time he arrived, it was already an uncontrollable situation, and he did his best to manage the unfolding events.
However +25 BONUS “Hah!” Natalie laughed, a cold, disdainful chuckle directed at him.
She couldn’t speak of Isabella that way?
How noble of him!
Previously, it was Isabella. Now, it was her daughter.
Wasn’t it true that Isabella had never truly disappeared from his world?
Natalie, who had been ignorant before, now fully realized the horrifying depth of the man’s character.
“Nat, I know that the fire at Scarlet Villa…” “Enough! I said enough!” “Cedric, stop talking. I know everything. If you don’t want to be treated like a monster, stop now” At this point, Natalie acknowledged Cedric’s reincarnated identity.
Such an identity wasn’t flattering for her.
She thought she had left that world behind.
Since she had escaped that world, she never considered confronting the events of that world head–on.
Violently shaking off Cedric’s grip and turning away, she had barely taken a few steps when Cedric’s voice pierced the silence.
“Your consciousness is stuck on that fire, but do you even know what Bella did for you? Do you understand the sacrifices she made?” “You know nothing, Natalie!” The man’s voice was forceful, almost shouting. It was as if he was revisiting some painful memory.
Natalie truly knew nothing. She was unaware of the immense pain and suffering endured by those left behind after her death.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 404-Retribution Natalie stood still, refusing to turn back.
A chilling aura emanated from her, and she said in a voice colder than before, “I’ve said it before. Whatever suffering you all endure is your own retribution!” Having said that, Natalie continued walking without waiting for Cedric’s response. Cedric remained where he stood, enveloped in an icy coldness.
Natalie’s words echoed relentlessly in his mind, threatening to tear apart his sanity once more.
“Retribution…” He murmured softly, a suffocating feeling gripping his heart.
Retribution?
Was it not enough retribution after they had lost their lives?
Why wasn’t that enough?!
Cedric felt a stifling ache in his chest.
Meanwhile, having retreated inside, Natalie found it hard to regain her composure.
She once never believed in such things, yet here she was.
And then there was Cedric.
Would there be more?
She never imagined that such bizarre things would happen in this world.
The history between Cedric and her seemed fated, from another world to the present.
How could it all truly end?
She looked at her sleeping daughter, gently touching the soft little hand. This child, in this life and the last, felt like a gift from the heavens.
How could she ever…?
That night, neither Natalie nor Cedric found sleep easy.
At Peach Garden, Kayla ate with grace during breakfast. Every move she made echoed traces of Isabella.
Is it not to your liking?” Cedric asked gently, watching her take delicate bites.
Kayla glanced at him and shook her head slightly.She wasn’t too demanding, but she’d eat it very slowly when she disliked something.
“Kayla,” Cedric began.
“Yes, Daddy?” “You can tell me anything, alright?” Over time, Cedric had noticed how mature she was for her age. She often kept her feelings bottled up, which wasn’t healthy for a child.
Kayla looked at Cedric cautiously. “Would you ever reject me, Daddy?” His heart felt a pang.
His daughter was so sensitive!
During this period, it was evident that the situation between him and Natalie had caused the child considerable distress. novelbin Kayla looked at Cedric once more, her eyes filled with a pitiful expression… that eerily resembled Isabella’s.
Cedric reached out, patting the child’s head affectionately as he said, “Of course not.
But the next moment, Kayla lowered her head and softly asked, “Why doesn’t Mommy like me?” Cedric’s breath caught in his throat.
“Kayla…” “Mommy really doesn’t like me,” she said, her voice heavy with disappointment.
For a moment, Cedric nearly blurted out that Natalie wasn’t her mother, so it shouldn’t matter!
But where was her real mother if Natalie wasn’t her mother?
Should he tell that that it was Isabella? But wasn’t she… dead?
From the beginning, Kayla had been made to believe that her mother was Natalie. Had she never seen Isabella? In her memories, there was no one but Natalie. Would it be too cruel to tell her she’d never met her real mother?
In the end, Cedric couldn’t bear to do that to Kayla.
“Daddy did something to make Mommy sad. It’s not that she doesn’t like you. She’s upset with me, okay?” 25 BONUS “Really?” Kayla asked, her sensitivity surpassing what Cedric had anticipated. “Yes,” he replied. “Okay, hurry and eat. After that, you can go to school.” “Daddy?” “What is it?” “Many kids are picked up and dropped off by their mothers,” she said softly, clearly envious.
A driver would often drop her off, as Cedric had little time to do so himself. She hadn’t realized that most children were often picked up or dropped off by their parents during elementary school. Even if they had drivers, their parents usually came along Cedric felt an aching sensation in his chest. The discomfort seemed to spread and grow. Finally, he said, “Don’t worry, when Mommy has time, she will. She’s just very busy.” Was she really just too busy? Kayla knew Natalie disliked her, so having Natalie pick her up was out of the question.
After last night, Cedric was at a loss about how to face Natalie. When he had gone to Wexford, he already felt this way. After last night’s events and having confirmed things… Cedric didn’t know how he should treat Natalie.
The pain he inflicted upon her was evidently too deep.
Due to Kayla’s earlier words, Cedric personally took her to school after breakfast.
Recently, he drove her more often in the mornings and picked her up less frequently. Kayla was already a sensitive child, perhaps noticing that some of her classmates were regularly picked up by their parents.
Children naturally held expectations for familial love, and Kayla was no exception.
Meanwhile, Natalie had arranged for Luna to attend a top–tier kindergarten located right next to Simeria Central Elementary School. With fewer engagements occupying her time, Natalie focused more on spending quality moments with Luna.
After breakfast, she had her driver take them, ensuring she remained by Luna’s side throughout the journey. As Cedric’s car passed by the kindergarten, he clearly saw Natalie cradling Luna in her arms.
Kayla saw it too.
A sense of envy flashed in her eyes.
la Cedric’s heart tightened even more.
+25 BONUS Kayla’s eyes brimmed with tears and a deep sense of loss as she buried her face in Cedric’s embrace, asking, “Does Mommy not like me because there’s another child?” She had witnessed Natalie’s tender interaction with that child, seeing her play the role of a loving mother.
However, Natalie wasn’t loving towards her.
Cedric had earlier already comforted Kayla, but this new development caused him to frown deeply.
It was clearly a severe headache.
“Kayla, don’t cry. Listen to Daddy!” he urged.
“It’s because of another child! That’s why she doesn’t like me. She loves that other child,” Kayla sobbed uncontrollably, her emotions spiraling out of control.
Cedric felt an intense headache coming on.
Yes, he had seen it too!
He knew how much Natalie cherished Caleb’s child.
How could she…?
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 405-Let Caleb Take Away the Child In the end, it took Cedric a considerable effort to persuade Kayla to attend school.
Afterward, he headed straight for the kindergarten.
At that moment, Natalie was in a classroom playing games with Luna. She was holding Luna in her arms alongside other mothers. Cedric could see that maternal gentleness about her from behind and through the glass window.
No matter how she had changed, her patience with children remained undiminished.
His fists clenched tightly.
Thirty minutes later, Caleb received a call from Cedric, who informed him about the situation concerning Natalie and the child.
After detailing everything, Cedric uttered, “I hope you can take the child away.” Caleb stayed silent as he rubbed his forehead.
Thankfully, Natalie had briefed him earlier. Otherwise, this call from Cedric would have been utterly bewildering. He lit a cigarette, took a couple of puffs, and then asked, “Do you genuinely love her?” “Caleb!” “So, you want me to take the child away so she’ll accept Isabella’s daughter?” A heavy silence ensued.
That was his purpose, right?
Indeed, Natalie had to accept Isabella’s daughter. Cedric didn’t want Kayla to witness scenes.
like today again. Seeing Cedric’s silence, Caleb could make his own conclusions.
He said, “I’m telling you now, even if I take the child away, she won’t accept Isabella’s daughter!” “Moreover, now that Nat and I have a child, shouldn’t my priority be to provide a complete family for them?” “Caleb!” “Cedric, in your single–minded pursuit of this matter, you’ve overlooked the fact that Natalie is a person with feelings!” Just as Cedric was about to retort, Caleb calmly stated a fact over the phone, “Have you ever Fair?
How much had Natalie endured and suffered because of him and Isabella?
While Caleb might not know about their past lives, he was aware of the ordeal Natalie had gone through, including the fire incident. All these were due to Cedric’s actions for Isabella.
Now, he was asking Natalie to accept Isabella’s daughter?!
How could she ever agree?
“If I were you, Cedric… I would never appear before her again,” Caleb remarked, emphasizing the taboo associated not just with Isabella but also with Cedric.
On the other end of the phone, a cold glint flashed in Cedric’s eyes.
Despite all of Caleb’s words, Cedric’s sole thought remained: “Take away the child!” “You’ve truly lost your mind over Isabella,” Caleb remarked.
“You understand nothing! You know nothing at all!” Cedric retorted.
“I don’t need to know everything. All I need to know is that Natalie will suffer through all of this,” Caleb replied.
Indeed, she would suffer.
Did Cedric think this was merely a request for Natalie?
No, for her, it wasn’t just a simple request.
It genuinely inflicted pain upon her.
Yet, why did Natalie always appear so composed?
Wasn’t there a limit to one’s grief?
“Cedric, let me make it clear to you! I intend to provide my child with a complete family. As the mother of my child, I have every right to pursue Natalie,” Caleb asserted each word with determination.
Cedric was already in a foul mood on the other end of the line, and he became even more agitated upon hearing Caleb’s decision. His entire being exuded a palpable sense of danger!
“How dare you?!” Cedric practically spat out the words.
“If you want to provide Isabella’s daughter with a complete family, you must let go of Natalie. Understand this.” Caleb’s tone grew more serious.
He paused for a moment, allowing the weight of his words to sink in before continuing, ப have Natalie, you must let go of everything related to Isabella.” Cedric was left speechless, weighed down by the gravity of Caleb’s words.
It felt as though heavy stones had been placed upon his heart.
Everything Caleb said was undeniably true!
Natalie would never accept anything associated with Isabella.
For Natalie to be a part of his life, he would have to sever all ties with Isabella.
But how could he, especially considering Kayla?
She was just a child.
How could he make such a decision?
The people uttering these words seemed to be entirely ignorant of the sacrifices Isabella had made, of how she had given up everything, even her life, for Natalie.
How could they claim it had to be one or the other?
Cedric had intended to ask Caleb to take Luna away, ensuring that Kayla wouldn’t witness such a scene in Simeria.
Little did he expect Caleb to take things a step further.
When Natalie received Caleb’s call and learned about Cedric’s earlier conversation, her heart leaped into her throat.
“Caleb, I’m so sorry…” Natalie began, holding her head in her hands.
She hadn’t anticipated Cedric’s reckless move of calling Caleb like a lunatic.
How could he ask Caleb to take Luna away?
Why couldn’t he just die in a ditch somewhere? He was making so much trouble for Natalie. Just what the hell was he thinking?!
The more Natalie thought about it, the angrier she became. She felt increasingly furious with Cedric and wished he would just disappear.
He was nothing but trouble!
“So, It seems we might have to increase our interactions for a while,” the man on the other end of the phone said casually, his tone gentle as if he didn’t care. novelbin The gentler Caleb sounded, the guiltier Natalie felt. After all, Caleb had done nothing wrong Yet, he was being dragged into the chaos.
Natalie asked, “Would this inconvenience you?” “What you should be concerned about is that as long as there’s no further relationship between us, Cedric will never let you be,” Caleb responded.
‘And he’ll keep forcing you to accept Isabella’s daughter,” he added.
At the mention of this, Natalie became even more agitated.
She felt an overwhelming urge to lash out at Cedric. He deserved to die for everything he did!
It was exasperating.
How had everything become so complicated?
It was beyond infuriating!
“Then I appreciate your understanding,” Natalie said, taking a deep breath.
It seemed she had no choice but to play along with this twisted game, even if she didn’t want to.
If this could expedite Cedric’s departure, then so be it!
Though the upcoming events might be intense, she took solace in knowing that Caleb had formed an alliance with Cody.
Everything seemed to be progressing sinoothly. With Caleb now aligning himself strategically, he would soon stand at a crucial crossroads of the global economy.
If Cedric aimed to cause further trouble for him, it wouldn’t be as easy as before.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 406-Clyde’s Past When Natalie exited the kindergarten, Cedric was unexpectedly waiting for her outside.
Instinctively, Natalie hid Luna’s face in her embrace. Luna was exhausted after a morning of games and had fallen asleep peacefully in Natalie’s arms.
That was good!
“I’ve already spoken to Caleb,” the man said, his tone unusually solemn as he gazed at Natalie.
If Natalie hadn’t been holding Luna, she might have lashed out at him right then.
What right did he have?!
Cedric saw Natalie’s expression darkened. Before she had a chance to respond, he continued, ” Nat, Caleb’s family has been eagerly waiting for his…” “As you wish,” Natalie interrupted before Cedric could finish his sentence.
Her gaze towards Cedric was icy, full of chill.
“You agree?” Cedric was taken aback by Natalie’s swift response.
He had observed her deep affection for the child in her arms, seeing how she cared for the child almost every night.
He had thought she would disagree.
Who would have thought…!
However, Natalie’s next words shattered Cedric’s assumptions completely. “You want me to give the child to Caleb and accept Isabella’s daughter? Cedric, do you really believe the issue is just about this child?” Was he naive?
Or simply unable to comprehend?
Natalie’s reluctance towards Kayla wasn’t solely about the child. It was about their intertwined past with Isabella. She wouldn’t accept anything related to Isabella, nor would she accept Cedric.
Why couldn’t Cedric understand?
Cedric remained silent, attempting to gauge Natalie’s emotions.
Her words echoed loudly in his mind. Before he could react, Natalie continued, “As you wish, I’ll provide the child with a complete family, but it won’t be with Kayla.” +25 BONUS Kayla?
There had never been a chance for Natalie to accept Kayla!
Cedric had oversimplified things, thinking that by removing Luna from the equation, Natalie would accept Kayla.
But how could she ever accept Isabella’s child?
Cedric stared at Natalie, his voice escalating in urgency, “When I dropped her off at schoolnovelbin earlier, did you know how bitterly she cried when she saw you holding this child?” “It’s none of my concern,” Natalie replied; her voice cold.
Indeed, as she stated, it was none of her concern “Nat, how can you be so heartless? She’s just a child. Everyone says that if Kayla is here, there’s no place for you and that if you’re here, there’s no place for her!” “Isabella is gone, and Kayla is all alone in this world!” “No one is stopping you from choosing her.” “Why do you always…” “Cedric, even without Kayla, there’s no possibility between us!” Cedric remained silent, his mind buzzing and eyes locked onto Natalie. The danger in his eyes was growing more intense, and it seemed like it was about to overflow.
Yet, Natalie seemed unfazed.
“As you wish, I’ll provide the child with a complete family. For Luna’s sake, I’ll marry Caleb.” “You dare!” “Why wouldn’t I…” “Fine, I’ll tell the whole world what Clyde’s darkest side truly is!” Cedric sharply interrupted Natalie’s words.
Natalie paused, her face instantly turning pale.
Reveal Clyde’s darkest side to the entire world?
Just the previous night, Cedric had stormed Hillside Villa in a frenzied state. He had confronted her with Clyde’s most painful memories.
Without even needing to think, Natalie knew that those memories were Clyde’s deep scars and traunia What kind of backlash would Clyde face if Cedric were to expose them to the world?
“Cedric!” Natalie’s voice grew tense, staring at the man before her as if he were not human but a malevolent curse.
“Do you even realize that someone with malicious intent orchestrated Kayla’s appearance in Simeria? This entire thing is a conspiracy!” “But she’s just a child!” A conspiracy?
He already knew.
Kyle had delved deep into everything related to Kayla, presenting Cedric with the revelations about her upbringing alongside Charlotte. Even the old maid, on her deathbed, had only then revealed to her who her mother was and where she came from.
Isabella had given birth to Kayla, but there was no trace of her in Kayla’s memories.
“Do you realize she’s just a child? Should she die because of this conspiracy?” Cedric looked at Natalie with disappointment.
The real culprits weren’t the children but the manipulators and schemers behind the scenes.
Natalie responded, “As I said, our issue isn’t because of this child. It’s not even because of my child that I can’t accept her!” “Then start thinking about how to accept her from now on.” Natalie fell silent.
Her mind went blank!
The only thought in her mind was that Cedric was a lunatic through and through.
She hadn’t realized the extent of Cedric’s stubbornness, an inflexibility so deep it was incomprehensible.
Her chest felt tight, and her breathing turned erratic. She tried unsuccessfully to suppress the weight pressing down on her.
Undoubtedly, Cedric was pressuring her now.
He was even threatening her with Clyde’s past.
If she didn’t accept, who knew what would happen next?
Could he really carry out such threats?
Yes, he always did as he said!
After all, this man had never shown her any mercy.
+25 BONUS Natalie couldn’t fathom how she managed to return to Lotus Villa with Luna. Just after handing the child over to Heather, Clyde arrived, Upon seeing Clyde, a hint of pain flickered in Natalie’s eyes, a sentiment she tried hard to suppress.
However, Clyde keenly sensed it and asked, “Why are you looking at me like that?” “Bro.” Natalie approached, embracing Clyde.
The mere thought of those photos made Natalie feel suffocated. How had Clyde managed to bear the weight of those memories?
How much pain had they inflicted upon him?
“What’s wrong?” Clyde held Natalie closer, his brows furrowing with concern.
Clearly, he sensed something was amiss with Natalie.
Taking a deep breath within Clyde’s embrace, Natalie murmured, “Those days… they were tough, weren’t they?” Those days!
What kind of days were they?
Ever since learning about her origins, Heather had often remarked on her good fortune to have found Stephen’s own sister. This benevolent woman had provided Natalie with a good life, even until her last moments.
Selena had been attentive to Natalie the entire time she was alive.
But Clyde’s luck, it seemed, had been entirely different from Natalie’s.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 407-As Long as It’s Within My Power The journey Clyde had undertaken to reach this point was fraught with twists and turns, not to mention the myriad pains and moments of despair he had endured.
How he managed to overcome it all was beyond imagination!
“Enough, it’s all in the past now!” Clyde patted Natalie’s back, trying to console her.
However, from an angle Natalie couldn’t see, a glint of sharpness flashed in Clyde’s eyes.
It took a while before Natalie felt comforted by Clyde. As she settled, Clyde stepped out to make a phone call.
The voice on the other end answered promptly, “Sir!” “Who has been investigating me?” Even though he had meticulously erased his past, someone determined enough would undoubtedly uncover it.
Yet, no one would dare to expose such sensitive information casually.
Based on her reaction… did Natalie discover something?
Otherwise, given her nature, she wouldn’t have reached out to him and called him Bro, let alone embrace him.
The only plausible explanation was that someone was using his past against her.
The voice on the phone soon replied, “It’s Mr. Johnson.” At this revelation, a shadow crossed Clyde’s eyes.
“I got it,” he replied in a chillingly cold tone.
So, had Cedric used Clyde’s past to threaten Natalie? Was Cedric truly at his wit’s end, and had nothing else to use against her?
Yes, that must be it.. novelbin Otherwise, why would Cedric do such a thing?
At lunchtime, Cedric had brought Kayla home to eat.
But an unexpected visitor arrived.
It was Clyde!
+25 BONUS “You eat first. I need to attend to a guest,” Cedric instructed.
“Okay,” Kayla obediently nodded.
To her, it seemed like the morning’s events had faded away. But those who spent time with her knew better. When a child was hurt, their psychological scars would linger for a very long time.
In the tea room, Cedric remarked, “I never thought you’d be from the Jarvis family!” Though both had distinct identities in Wexford, their paths hadn’t crossed much. Still, they were aware of each other’s deeds, given the intricacies of Wexford.
Lifting the teacup before him, Clyde took a sip. He said in a chillingly indifferent tone, Neither did I expect you to do such things to her Her being Natalie.
Cedric knew full well that Natalie’s vulnerability lay in her familial ties.
She had once lost everything, which made her value familial bonds all the more.
Yet, who would have thought that Cedric would stoop so low as to use this against her?
Upon hearing this, Cedric was stunned. “You know?” “Your despicable tactics will only push her further away from you,” Clyde sneered as he glanced critically at Cedric.
And Clyde spoke the truth.
Wasn’t everything Cedric was doing driving Natalie further and further away from him?
“There weren’t many feelings left between you two to start with. But with all this manipulation, you might just lose her completely,” Clyde remarked.
Was there even any feelings left?
Deep down, Cedric knew.
If Natalie… if she had come from another world, her feelings for him might have dwindled to nearly nothing.
Otherwise, why would she bear Caleb’s child?
“I’m sorry, but I have to do this,” Cedric said, each word heavy with emotion.
Indeed, he understood Clyde’s implications, but he couldn’t let go.
With his current mindset, Cedric was determined to use any means necessary to keep Natalie by his side. Now, his obsession with Natalie had reached unprecedented heights. Regardless of +25 BONUS He only wanted Natalie by his side. Everything else… didn’t matter anymore.
Clyde chuckled a cold, mocking laugh.
“And what can you offer her?” Despite understanding Cedric’s disturbing fixation, Clyde still asked.
If Cedric was so insistent on Natalie, then what could he truly offer her?
“Anything she wants. As long as it’s within my power, I would give it to her, ” Cedric declared.
“In that case, get that child out of Simeria,” Clyde retorted mockingly, looking directly at Cedric.
Indeed, anyone privy to this relationship would know that Cedric only had a few choices to choose from. He had no other options.
To have Natalie, he’d have to send Kayla away.
If he chose Kayla, then Natalie wasn’t someone who would easily compromise.
Cedric felt a coldness in his chest, gripping him tightly.
“You see, you can’t even provide that,” Clyde said, noticing Cedric’s silence.
“You truly don’t understand,” Cedric retorted.
“And who says we need to? We just need to know what’s acceptable and what’s not,” Clyde responded coldly.
That was their stance. It was also Natalie’s stance.
Indeed, Natalie didn’t need to understand everything.
Could she even accept Kayla, let alone Cedric himself?
A sharp pain gripped Cedric’s heart, and soon, a cold glint flashed in his eyes.
“You truly are stubborn,” Clyde remarked, observing Cedric’s demeanor.
He realized that no matter what he said now, he wouldn’t be able to convince Cedric.
Cedric had become a man who wouldn’t listen to reason.
As Clyde stood up, Cedric finally spoke, “If it were you, how would you choose?” If it were Clyde?
Clyde cast a condescending glance at him, stating clearly, “I would never let myself reach the point, you’re at now.“!
+25 BONUS Cedric was momentarily silenced.
“I wouldn’t have allowed certain things to start, so there wouldn’t be such a dilemma!” “Really? Then how did the most important woman to you die? Wasn’t it because of your own actions?” Clyde’s eyes instantly turned icy, filled with danger.
Undoubtedly, everyone has their own taboos.
Clyde was no exception.
The things Cedric had unearthed were Clyde’s deep–seated taboos. Otherwise, how could he use them to threaten Natalie?
“If she were alive, what would you do?” Cedric asked, each word dripping with intensity as he stared into Clyde’s dangerous eyes.
Clyde fell silent.
He didn’t want to dwell on that question.
Cedric smirked, “You’d probably go to even greater lengths than me to keep her by your side, right? In essence, we’re cut from the same cloth.
Clyde sharply replied, “You’re wrong. We’re not.
Without waiting for Cedric’s response, Clyde turned and left.
Cedric chuckled.
Was he wrong?
No, Clyde would be just like him. If that person were truly still around, Clyde would undoubtedly use any means necessary to keep her by his side.
And wasn’t that what Cedric was doing now?
He picked up his phone and sent a message to Natalie, [You have one week.] One week was the maximum time Cedric was giving Natalie. He would get a satisfactory answer from her in one week He was confident that, given the circumstances, Natalie had no other choice but to provide him with the answer he sought.
On receiving the message, Natalie exploded in anger, “This lunatic!”
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 408-Scramble Compared to the turmoil on Natalie’s side, Biarica had swiftly assumed the role of the Entes. family’s seventh lady, energetically navigating herself through high society. Being the seventh lord’s wife, everyone who encountered her treated her with utmost respect.
At a charity gala, Zane had instructed Bianca to bid on a painting at any cost.
But fate had its twists, and she bumped into Jade.
“You sly fox! Just because Malcolm didn’t want you, you immediately latched onto Zane!” Jade sneered, barely finishing her sentence before she received a stinging slap across her face.
The force was evident, making Jade taste blood. She could feel the warmth of the slap lingering on her cheek.
“How dare you strike me?” Jade exclaimed in disbelief.
“Does it hurt?” “I’m going to tell Malcolm!” Jade threatened, infuriated by Bianca’s audacity.
How dare this woman slap her?!
But Bianca dismissed her threat with a smirk. “You’re already an old woman. Yet, you’re acting like a child? How embarrassing!” “Who are you calling old?” Jade seethed, her face fluctuating between pale and purple with rage.
Bianca leaned in and said, “Take care, dear. Your temper might harm your kidneys.” Her voice was soft, but it was tinged heavily with mockery.
Jade staggered back, nearly collapsing.
The sheer audacity of this woman!
Jade felt a burning desire to tear Bianca apart.
She was such a hateful woman! How dare she!
However, Blanca simply smiled. Then, she gracefully moved away, seemingly in high spirits.
At an auction, Jade set her sights on a set of jewelry with a starting bid of a whopping 5 million!
As she raised her paddle, the crowd instinctively made way. After all, everyone in Simeria knew that Jade, the heiress of the Winters family, was deeply cherished by Malcolm.
+25 BONUS In all her years, no one dared to challenge her choices.
But today was different.
Just as the gavel was about to fall for the third time, Bianca calmly declared, “Six million.” The crowd gasped, eyes darting to the source of the bid. They were taken aback when they recognized Bianca.
“Isn’t that the seventh lord’s wife?” “Yes, it’s her!” Memories of the grand event where Zane and Bianca had stunned the entire Simeria at the Jarvis family’s gathering resurfaced in everyone’s mind.
The showdown between the cherished heiress under Malcolm’s protection and the wife of the seventh lord was a spectacle no one could have predicted.
Upon hearing someone daring to outbid her, Jade turned to see who it was.
When her eyes met Bianca’s, a sinister glint flashed in them. She wanted so much to tear Bianca into pieces…!
Jade’s eyes darkened with venomous rage at that moment, as if she wanted nothing more than to tear Bianca apart.
“Seven million!” “Eight million!” …Nine million!” Jade hesitated noticeably, but Bianca remained resolute, showing no signs of hesitation. “Ten million!” Bianca clearly intended to win that set of jewelry Jade glared fiercely at Bianca, a warning evident in her eyes.
However, Blanca didn’t even spare her a glance.
Seeing Bianca’s aloof and arrogant demeanor, Jade gritted her teeth and raised her paddle once more. “Fifteen million!‘ Yet, Bianca swiftly countered with, “Twenty million!” Jade was left speechless.
The onlookers could practically feel the tension between the two women. Rumors once spoke of a harmonious relationship between the sixth and the seventh lord of the Entes family.
But looking at it now, it didn’t seem those rumors were true.
Jade fumed and didn’t realize that the gravel had landed three times. She was distracted, looking at Bianca’s aloof and arrogant expression She gritted her teeth and forgot herself in her anger!
“Twenty–five million!” “I’m sorry, Ms. Winters, but this set already belongs to the seventh lady. Perhaps you’ll find something else to your liking later.” Jade had lost!
In all her years in high society, Jade had never tasted defeat.
But now, she had been bested!
Bianca…!
First, she took Malcolm’s attention, and now she dared to challenge Jade! Did Bianca think she was better than Jade because she was with Zane?!
When Bianca exited the auction hall, Jade was waiting by her car. When Jade caught sight of Bianca, she strode forward to slap her.
But in an unexpected turn, Bianca grabbed Jade’s wrist with such force that Jade felt a sharp pain and broke out into a cold sweat.
“You… You bitch!” With a swift motion, Bianca slapped Jade across the face.
Unlike Jade’s seething anger, Bianca seemed poised and composed.
The force behind the slap was evident as Bianca’s hands trembled slightly after it.
“You… you…!” Another slap echoed, further fueling Jade’s fury.
Jade’s heart raced, and her expression twisted into an ugly sight as she looked at Bianca. Her gaze was also filled with intense hatred.
“Next time, watch your words. I wouldn’t mind teaching you how to behave like a true noble lady,” Blanca said flatly.
Your manners are quite bad, you know? Forget about being worthy of Lord Malcolm. You’re not even worth being with the most useless third lord of the Entes family!” “How dare you bump me with that imbecile and insult me that way?” Jade seethed, glaring daggers at Blanca.
Her gaze seemed as if she wanted to devour Bianca whole Who didn’t know that the most docile member of the Entes family was the third lord? Because he was a fool, and a fool would naturally be obedient.
Yet now, Bianca dared insult her by lumping her with him!
The anger she felt in her heart escalated rapidly. It was almost as if she wanted to drown Bianca entirely in it!
‘Insult you? Do you even know the meaning of the word? I thought you and the third lord were a perfect match!” “You..!
Jade’s anger reached a new peak This was outrageous!
Bianca had gone too far. In all of Jade’s years in Simeria, no one had ever dared to humiliate her like this.
And yet, Bianca did!
“Ugh!” Before Jade could react, Bianca forcefully pushed her, causing Jade to stumble and fall.
“Stop right there!” Ignoring Jade’s scream, the car sped away, leaving her fuming with rage.
Watching the direction in which Bianca’s car disappeared, Jade seethed, “You just wait!” Each word she uttered dripped with malice.
Meanwhile, inside the car, Bianca’s mood was unusually cheerful. Whatever happened tonight was just the beginning- Things would progress gradually starting from now…!
Bianca would never forget the pain Malcolm had inflicted on her and how much he had ruined her life. She would recover all of it.
She would settle to score with him without missing a single detail!
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 409-A Sharp Blade +25 BONUS Upon returning to Versant Villa, Bianca noted that Zane’s car was parked at the entrance. When Blanca carried in the item he had requested, Zane’s expression was cold and distant.
“Here’s what you wanted,” Bianca casually said as she approached him.
“Hmm.” With a noncommittal grunt from him, Bianca placed the items down.
“I’m tired. I’ll go rest upstairs.” “You seemed pleased tonight,” Zane’s voice sounded dark as soon as Bianca began to turn away.
She halted, turning back to meet his gaze.
Indeed, she felt genuinely pleased tonight.
“Yes.‘ Everything related to Malcolm had begun to unfold, and watching the turmoil it caused someone under his protection brought her immense satisfaction.
But more importantly… There were greater plans in motion against Malcolm!
“Bianca.” Zane’s tone suddenly grew solemn.
“Yes?” She returned his gaze, her eyes sharpening slightly.
“Has anyone ever told you that you’re like a sharp blade?” That she wasn’t to be trifled with?!
It was the same back in Verde City. Whenever divorce cases emerged, the other party would invariably attempt to bribe her before the trial even began when they heard she would be the opposing lawyer.
Such was her ruthless reputation.
If Bianca uncovered any dirt, she would use it mercilessly to tear the opposition apart.
Over time, many sought Bianca’s services, and she remained undefeated in her domain!
For a long period afterward, whenever someone in Verde City wanted a divorce, they would always find Blanca first and negotiate terms before revealing anything to their spouse!
They did this because they wanted to make sure that Bianca would be on their side!
Given this formidable reputation, did Malcolm truly believe he had destroyed her completely?
Even if not within her territory, she would always have the intention to dismantle any threat.
Taken aback by his words, Bianca approached Zane, stopping just a step away from the man. She looked up, meeting the gaze of the striking man before her.
She smirked and asked, “So, what do you want me to do?” Bianca understood.
If Zane viewed her as a sharp blade, then… he intended to use her for his own ends, right?
Either way, they were both in this alliance for their own gains.
Zane gently gripped her chin. His voice carried a subtle yet palpable danger as he said, “Bianca, from now on… stand behind me, alright?” Bianca retorted, “You…!” “I will shield you from everything,” he declared.
A sudden realization dawned on Bianca. Before this, there were things she wanted to do that she couldn’t do in Simeria. Now, Zane was practically giving her permission to do as she pleased.
She could 1 pursue whatever she wanted relentlessly and without worry.
“Thank you,” she replied hoarsely.
He released her.
Though Bianca regained her freedom, she felt a sharp pang in her chest, causing her to tremble involuntarily.
Bianca had begun orchestrating subtle and overt strategies against Malcolm, and even those close to him found themselves caught in the crossfire.
On Natalie’s side, tensions flared just as intensely No one truly grasped the rage brewing inside her. She was determined to tear Cedric to pieces by any means necessary.
Over a phone call, Natalie’s voice dripped with venom as she said, “I’ll get you the documents you need, but I want to see him fall The nature of the agreement between Natalie and the person on the other end remained a mystery to all.
And her icy demeanor was unparalleled…!
“Agreed,” came a familiar, grave voice from the other end, sealing their transaction with a single word.
As the call ended, a chilling, razor–sharp intensity flashed in Natalie’s eyes, as if she could crush someone at any moment.
In the end, Cedric had pushed her to this point!
Those who truly knew Natalie understood her deep devotion to family. She had once lost everything and all her loved ones. After much hardship, she had reclaimed her family.
She cherished her family and everything she had right now.
How dare Cedric threaten her with Clyde?
Looking at those photos from years ago, just seeing what was depicted on them was shocking enough. He actually used public exposure as a threat against her?
As she exited the study, she bumped into Clyde, who had just returned home.
Seeing her, he furrowed his brows, “You’re not spending time with your daughter?” His words only deepened the coldness in Natalie’s heart.
Yes, Luna!
Natalie should have been carefree and spending time with Luna without worries.
But how could she?
With Cedric’s looming threats, her once stable world was now fraught with turmoil.
“Bro.” Natalie approached, wrapping her arms around Clyde’s lean waist.
At that moment, an intensifying coldness gripped her heart. The looming threats from Cedric made her feel increasingly endangered, and this sense of peril radiated from her.
Sensing this danger, Clyde held Natalie tightly. “Has he threatened you again?” “Cly!” “Hmm?” “I’m thinking of moving to Peach Garden,” Natalle declared.
Clyde’s grip tightened around her, his memories of what Cedric had done to Natalie in the past unforgivable and unforgettable.
Now, to stoop to such despicable tactics to threaten Natalie?
His voice was laden with anger. “You don’t have to bother about him. I don’t care about those things.” “But I do,” Natalie interjected firmly and without hesitation.
Indeed, she cared deeply.
How could Clyde not care, especially considering his protective nature? His words were likely aimed at preventing her from compromising with Cedric.
Clyde was a man hardened by his past experiences, and he had learned not to trust easily.
Yet, he knew the importance of protecting his family.
But… how could Natalie fully trust him, given his history?
His scars ran deep, and even the slightest touch could be agonizing.
So, how could she?
“Nat,” Clyde’s voice tightened with concern.
“I’ve got this,” Natalie reassured him.
“You don’t love him anymore, do you?” “I don’t.” “Then don’t go to Peach Garden,” Clyde urged.
If she truly no longer loved Cedric, every moment there would torment her.
Indeed, Natalie’s feelings had grown cold. Every interaction with Cedric was now a painful reminder of what once was.
But this time, she had to confront it.
It wasn’t just for Clyde, but also for the sake of Luna’s future.
“Trust me,” Natalie stepped back from Clyde’s embrace, gazing at him with determination.
Looking into Clyde’s eyes, she could see a tumultuous storm brewing deep within him.
She knew his history–how he had grown up without anyone to protect him and relied solely on his own strength to get where he was today.
Given this, how dare Cedric try to belittle him with such tactics?
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 410-A Daughter’s Deception Natalie wouldn’t allow it!
The Cedric of the past had free reign in her world, all because of Natalie’s love for him.
But now, it was different He had no right to demand anything from her.
Secrets, especially ones that people wanted to hide deeply, were extremely dangerous once someone discovered them.
Cedric’s threats were one thing, but who knew how he might leverage Clyde’s secret against her in the future?
The only way to eliminate this threat… was to bring Cedric down… and destroy him.
For a week straight, Natalie hardly left Luna’s side.
Every moment was precious to her, even though she knew this separation was a one–time event. After this, Natalie vowed she and Luna would never be apart again.
“Little moon, come on, open up!” At their last dinner together, Natalie tenderly fed Luna, who looked utterly adorable as she opened her tiny mouth.
The warmth in Natalie’s smile deepened as she watched Luna.
“Nat, are you sure about this?” Heather looked at Natalie with concern. It was obvious she didn’t agree with Natalie’s intentions.
Three days ago, Natalie had announced her intention to stay at Peach Garden, claiming she wanted to give Cedric another chance.
This decision baffled Heather, who couldn’t understand why Natalie would consider it.
“Mom, if there’s a chance for a complete family, I want to try it… for Luna’s sake,” Natalie replied, not revealing her true feelings about Cedric to Stephen and Heather.
Things between Cedric and her were impossible from the start.
Why would she give him another chance?
Clyde’s brow furrowed, his gaze piercing Natalie with a chilling intensity.
But what if he- “Mom, people change. I need to see if he truly has, right?” Natalie interrupted.
Even as she spoke, she found her words somewhat ironic.
Yes, Cedric had changed.
His fixation used to be Isabella, but now it had changed to Kayla!
Heather sighed in frustration, her eyes filled with worry. “What about Luna?” “Until I’m certain he’s genuinely changed, Luna stays here.” Bringing Luna with her? That was impossible.
Cedric didn’t deserve to be her father.
Heather sighed again, lost for words, overwhelmed by her concern for Natalie.
“It’ll be fine, Mom! I know my limits!” Natalie reassured her.
“I know you do.” Natalie had always known her limits, but now with Cedric….
Did she really know her limits?
Heather couldn’t shake the memories of Cedric’s past actions against Natalie, leaving her deeply unsettled.
Therefore, when Natalie mentioned wanting to be with him and cited Luna as a reason, Heather couldn’t accept it. Heather loved her granddaughter dearly and wished for Luna to have a complete family.
But Cedric?
Just the thought of him was headache–inducing.
The following day, after Natalie helped Luna get up and fed her breakfast meticulously, she prepared to leave. Clyde was waiting for her.
“I’ll drive you,” he said, opening the car door for her.
Looking at him, Natalie felt a pang of sympathy. Even after returning to the Jarvis family, there was a loneliness he couldn’t hide despite spending so much time back with them.
Once inside the car, they drove in silence towards Peach Garden.
Midway, Clyde broke the silence. “Stay out of the Wexford mess!” Natalie shivered at his words, looking at Clyde. At that moment, even his profile seemed enigmatic.
“Bro.” “Wexford is not as simple as you think. Trying to destroy him using the chaos of Wexford won’t be that easy!” What kind of place was Wexford?
Just as Clyde said, it was chaotic. Over the years, many have been implicated because of that chaos, leading to their downfall.
However, the backing behind Cedric seemed enduringly strong, no matter the chaos or how many changes occurred.
Everything behind him appeared unshakeable!
And their successors, generation after generation, have always been carefully chosen to maintain this long–term success. novelbin The moment Natalie considered using this chaos to bring down Cedric, she was already entangled in countless complexities.
“Cly, do you know how many of my boundaries he’s crossed?” At this moment, Natalie’s tone was grave.
How many times had he crossed that line? How many times had he pushed her to her limits?
He had done it over and over again…!
He seemed to believe she was someone who never felt hurt while he repeatedly broke her heart.
This time, he ventured into territories that Natalie herself would never dare to breach.
“It’s not just for you, but… for my past self,” Natalie added, her voice heavy and solemn.
Such a tone caused Clyde to frown deeply, and worry flashed in his eyes.
That was right.
Time and again, Cedric had pushed her to the brink.
“Do you know why I haven’t retaliated against him these past two years?” Natalie questioned before Clyde could respond.
At that moment, Clyde recalled the investigations into Natalie’s history.
Ever since she returned to the Jarvis family in Simeria, she never sought vengeance against Cedric, despite their intricate past with the Johnson family.
+25 BONUS But why?
“Because I wanted nothing to do with my past,” Her voice, unusually calm, held a weighty resolve.
Yes, she wanted to sever ties with Cedric for good But what had happened?
Isabella had died!
Now, with Isabella’s daughter emerging, Cedric continuously pressured Natalie on behalf of the child. He even went to the extent of using Clyde’s most disgraceful past against her to force her into accepting the child.
What kind of role did Isabella play in her world?
It was impossible for Cedric not to know!
In that case, how could she possibly accept that child?
If he insisted on pursuing her relentlessly to the extent of destructiveness, she would grant him his wish… She would give him his complete downfall.
“I understand now,” Clyde suddenly realized, seeing through Natalie’s intentions.
Cedric’s every move was to compel Natalie back into his life and to accept Isabella’s child.
But if reconciliation were an option, Natalie would have done it long ago. Clearly, their burdensome past wouldn’t allow it.
If Cedric wanted to be with Natalie again, then she hoped he would be able to accept everything that happened after this!
Once, Cedric had methodically driven her into a corner. Now, she was ready to retaliate using the very same tactics against him.
Natalie was prepared to give him just that!