After a long pause, Cedric finally spoke. "The child... Her name is Luna, right?" Yet, his voice carried a profound bitterness when he posed this question.The only prolonged time he spent with the child was in that hospital.However, his primary concern had been Kayla's condition. He was preoccupied with how he could ensure a successful surgery for her.As for the child's name, or as Natalie had described, what weaning foods she liked or what formula she drank...!Weaning foods!Thinking of the term only deepened Cedric's bitterness, for he had no idea what it was. It was a specialized food for infants, but he had never seen or known about it."Yes, sir." Lucas nodded.Cedric gazed out the window with distant eyes. "Luna... such a beautiful name." His daughter was named Luna... the precious daughter given to him by Nat.However...!He took a deep breath, but it did nothing to suppress the weight in his heart.It was painful and suffocating."What about Madam?" Lucas cau
Regret?!When Natalie heard those words, a hint of mockery flashed in her eyes. "How rare of you to play the role of the good guy again!"Irwin was silent.This was unexpected!Her habit of bringing up old matters was truly exasperating.Irwin hadn't done anything regrettable in his life, but when it came to Natalie, he now felt... remorseful."But there's no need for that. I have my reasons for accompanying you to Wexford. I won't... regret it." She emphasized the last few words in a firm tone.Indeed.She wouldn't regret it.If it was difficult to resolve things peacefully, she would simply avoid it."Nat, you don't have to see me in such a negative light," Irwin said, his gaze deep and penetrating.He was referring to her previous words about how rare it was for him to play the role of a good guy again.Natalie took a sip from her glass of lemon water. It was sour.Without responding to Irwin, she gazed out at the clouds outside, seemingly ignoring his earlier words
Zane was silent.Undoubtedly, this was perhaps the most vexing period in Malcolm's life."Oh, there's something," Bianca began."What is it?""Nat mentioned that she's certain the other half of the documents are with Cedric!" Bianca looked directly at Zane as she spoke.A flicker of emotion crossed Zane's face. "Is she sure?""Yes, she's certain."Zane's eyes flickered, and his slender fingers rhythmically tapped on the couch's armrest. The tension in the air seemed to thicken. Then, a wry smile crept onto his lips. "It seems things have escalated to a life-and-death struggle between her and Cedric.""Yeah."At this moment, Bianca also pondered what emotions were exactly and why they could lead people to such extremes. In the beginning, things were so good between Natalie and Cedric. Yet even back then, Bianca had her reservations.Those two... it seemed like their relationship wouldn't last till the end!And it indeed was true.Sometimes, one's instincts were right.
As soon as Zane finished speaking, Malcolm smirked.The sarcasm in his tone grew more pronounced as he remarked, "I wonder, is it because you're too busy with your wife that you have no time for other things?"Such words...! Those unaware of the real situation might easily misinterpret the underlying meaning. Yet, Zane looked at Malcolm and chuckled. The tension in the air thickened, and everyone present felt their hearts tighten. What kind of battlefield had this meeting turned into? Without missing a beat, Zane responded, "I don't care about your grudge with her."The onlookers gasped silently in disbelief. Grudge? Malcolm replied, "Are you so sure that what exists between her and me is merely a grudge?""Whether it is or isn't doesn't concern me much.""It doesn't?""Of course not. No matter what you do, you must always remember the status and position she holds right now... She's my wife!" Zane's voice hardened, causing everyone present to swallow harshly.Grudge
When Natalie had confronted him previously, no one truly understood the turmoil raging within Irwin.He was outwardly calm, yet in reality...!The instant Natalie turned away, it felt as though a crucial part of his world collapsed. Now, if reconnecting with her meant being used, he would willingly accept such manipulation.With a stern face, Cedric approached the two. His gaze was chilling as it fixed upon Natalie. The icy glint in his eyes mirrored the coldness of a glacial peak, sending shivers down one's spine."Nat, come with me," he demanded, extending his hand with a forceful undertone.Finally, Natalie met his eyes. The coldness reflected in her gaze was equally visible. She looked at the hand he offered—a hand that once felt warm and promised a journey towards a liberated future. Back then, it was a hand she once trusted implicitly. He made it possible for her to trust him, even unconsciously.But now?When did it start?Everything had changed!The atmosphere was
Just as she was about to get into the car, someone forcefully gripped Natalie's wrist—it was Cedric! Suddenly, her vision spun. Before she could react, she was shoved into the car.Then came Cedric's chilling voice, "Stop them!"Natalie was speechless and struggled to sit up. She peered through the rear window and immediately saw Irwin and Cedric's men clashing.A dangerous atmosphere filled the confined space, and the car sped off like an arrow released from its bow!The scene behind them grew distant and smaller, fading completely after a turn.Smack!The crisp sound of a slap echoed as it landed fiercely on Cedric's face.The already tense atmosphere grew even colder!The driver sensed the imminent danger, and his hands on the steering wheel trembled momentarily. However, he quickly regained control, aiming to reach their destination as swiftly as possible.In the backseat, Natalie stared icily at Cedric, who returned her gaze. However, there was an unmistakable pain deep
When Natalie had seen that photograph in Stephen's study, she knew... there was more than met the eye between Cedric and Irwin.Back then, due to her indifference towards Cedric, Natalie didn't dwell on it.However, today at the airport, she witnessed the deep-seated resentment in Cedric's eyes towards Irwin! And she could detect the underlying bitterness Irwin harbored towards Cedric behind his smiles.Such hatred… such resentment! To say there was no connection between them was impossible! Perhaps the photograph she'd seen in the study held similar truths.Initially, their relationship seemed harmonious. But somewhere along the line, things irreparably fractured.Indeed!When Natalie probed further, she distinctly noticed the fleeting pain that flashed across Cedric's eyes.But it was short-lived."There was nothing between us!" Cedric's voice was icy and thick with barely concealed animosity.Natalie was silent.Nothing between them? Clearly, things weren't as Cedric
When Cedric spoke in such a manner, Natalie was left speechless, unsure of how to respond.So, that must be why he was accustomed to the local flavors here.After a few more bites, Natalie found the food too overwhelming. She attempted to have some soup, but it, too, was saturated with sweetness.She didn't appreciate such a flavor."Should I ask the kitchen to prepare noodles for you?" Seeing how Natalie was unable to stomach anything, Cedric frowned."No need," Natalie replied curtly.She could already imagine the noodles would also be sweet. The chef that prepared the food would be local, after all. Even if they attempted to mimic the tastes of Simeria or Verde City, she was certain it wouldn't be to her liking.However, his casual remark about being unprepared made Natalie's heart grow colder. He had never been prepared when it came to her, had he?If it were Kayla or Isabella, undoubtedly... everything would always be ready and to their preference.Just then, her phon