Chapter 464 Don't Punish Me This Way

Cedric was silent, and his throat tightened instantly.

Yes. Cedric had to admit that everything that happened to Natalie was undeniably cruel.

Numerous times, he had tried to articulate his feelings on the matter. Yet, just like now, words failed him.

After all, the consequences span two lifetimes.

Natalie had made it abundantly clear. Regardless of what he and Isabella had sacrificed for her, she would never forgive them for everything she had suffered.

It was their retribution.

And now...!

Before he could say anything, Natalie pressed on, "You were cruel to Luna when you tried to save Kayla."

For a moment, Cedric felt a dizzying emptiness, and his mind went blank.

Cruel?

How could he be cruel to his own daughter?

"No, Nat!"

"I know you didn't intend it, I know! But... you did it anyway!" She spoke each word with unwavering conviction.

It was as if she was branding him with sin, a burden too heavy for Cedric to bear.

Between them, a divide had grown. It was the star