Chapter 17 Irreparable Rift

Just as Cedric was about to explode, a knock at the door interrupted him.

It was the butler, who announced, “Sir, Mr. Lewis is here.”

“Have him wait in the study,” Cedric instructed.

Natalie’s face turned even colder upon hearing that Stefan had arrived.

Stefan Lewis was Cedric’s best friend. He owned a private detective agency, and there was nothing he couldn’t uncover if one was willing to pay. Many wealthy women had sought him out to find evidence of

their husbands‘ infidelity.

And Natalie… knew all too well what Stefan had brought for Cedric today. It was the evidence that would push her husband’s feelings for her to the brink.

“If you ever dare to mention divorce again, I won’t let you off,” said Cedric, each word dripping with

venom, before he turned and left.

Watching his retreating figure, Natalie eventually closed her eyes.

But as Cedric was about to step out the door, she couldn’t help but call out, “Wait.”

do you want

do you

this was a foolish question.

this was a different lifetime, she… was still afraid!

her previous life, she was afraid and helpless. She feared that her relationship with Cedric would be destroyed in an instant. Thinking about how his level of trust in her had dropped

her. When their eyes met, Natalie observed him carefully, trying to etch the

have always

he walked away, heading

same spot for a long, long time, not moving a step. She wished that time

what is meant to happen

story took a

up like a mummy. With her eyes covered by white bandages, she

room – Christina, whose eyes were currently filled

that she would

jail. Who

her, had been too caught up in the Johnson family’s public image to pay her any attention. Meanwhile, Cedric’s every thought was focused on

to great lengths to

on the hospital bed, Isabella’s demeanor was no longer as dignified as

been made?” asked Isabella in a somber

has been taken care of, and

assured her

breathed a

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