Chapter 30


    Chapter 30 Reba’s Arrogance


    After returning home, Natalie received a call from Stephen. Natalie informed him that she would not be


    returning to Simeria for the time being, but would instead open a studio in her field of expertise.


    Stephen immediately promised to support her.


    Throughout the years Natalie spent with Cedric, he had never allowed her to work, shaping her into a


    full- time housewife who had learned to endure andply with everything. Her daily life revolved


    around managing inw rtionships and household chores.


    Everyone envied her for marrying Cedric and living a life where she was pampered. However, only


    those who had actually experienced being a full–time housewife in a wealthy family knew how


    challenging it


    could be.


    With Stephen’s support, her new venture would be much smoother.


    When Bianca returned in the evening, she found Natalie earnestly sketching on a piece of paper while


    holding her pig in one hand.


    Bianca approached and smiled. “I was worried that you wouldn’t be able to survive after divorcing


    Cedric,


    but it seems I was wrong.


    Natalie red at Bianca, not in the mood for her teasing. “Who in this world won’t be able to survive


    after


    a divorce?”


    It was as if she had be worthless after marrying Cedric. But in reality, Cedric had shaped her into


    someone who could do little more than please the Johnson family and attend to their needs!


    However, now that she was on the verge of leaving him, her hand holding the paintbrush didn’t tremble.


    “Fair point, but you’ve impressed me,” ncamented.


    Natalie replied, “Dinner is ready. It’s in the pot.”


    Biancaughed. “Wow, you can cook for yourself now? Well done!”


    Natalie felt a bitter pang in her heart. “I was not entirely useless in the Johnson family, you know.”


    When Reba wasn’t around, Natalie had an easier time. However, every time she returned to


    Johnson Manor, she wished she could hide in the kitchen.


    While putting down her bag and changing her clothes, nca said, “If you need support, let me know.


    have resources. Money, clients, you name it, I have it.”


    Natalie’s grip on the paintbrush tightened, and she looked at Bianca with gratitude.


    Bia, I might not be able to make it without you.”


    Having Bianca by her side made it more bearable.


    The current public opinion in Verde City hadn’t significantly affected her, but her dispute with Cedric


    remained a thom in her heart.


    At the hospital, Reba had awakened. Isabe and Christina were with her. Cedric was there too.


    Reba sat propped up on the hospital bed and nced at Isabe.


    “Have this woman leave.” Reba’s tone wasn’t very pleasant.


    However, she tried her best to maintain herposure in front of outsiders.


    Isabe’s expression changed slightly. When she turned her head to look at Cedric, her bandaged


    eyes. couldn’t hide the hurt on her face. She had beening here when Reba was still


    unconscious.


    Who knew Reba would wake up so soon? Her current attitude made it clear that she looked down


    on her!


    Cedric’s expression also changed slightly. “Yuvan.”


    “Yes, Mr. Johnson.”


    “Take Ms. Morgan back to her hospital room first.”


    “Of course. Ms. Morgan, please allow me to assist you,” Yuvan said respectfully, pushing Isabe’s


    wheelchair.


    She responded in a respectful tone that couldn’t conceal her grief.


    In times like these, men’s protective instincts are usually triggered. When Cedric looked at Reba,


    his eyes dimmed further.


    After Yuvan took Isabe away, Christina approached her brother.


    “Ced, Mom just woke up. Let’s talk to her calmly. She can’t handle any stress right now.”


    When Cedric heard Christina’s words, the initial coldness in his eyes subsided a bit. But Reba was


    a different story!


    With all that had happened, Reba felt like she had a lump in her chest. Unless she released her


    pent–up


    In a stern tone, she said, “Jocelyn ising back on the twenty–fifth of this month. You and Natalie


    should hurry up and get a divorce. You should also break it off with that other woman.”


    She couldn’t stand Natalie, but she was also unimpressed by Isabe. Regardless of whatever


    happened with Isabe previously, her current condition was far worse than Natalie’s. Of course, after


    all the chaos Natalie had caused in the Johnson family over the past few months, there was no way


    Reba would


    tolerate her either.


    Cedric and Christina both seemed to react with gloom when they heard that Jocelyn Lambert was


    returning.


    In the past, Cedric wouldn’t have reacted kindly.


    But now, instead of expressing his displeasure, he simply said, “Get some rest.”


    However, Reba was not satisfied with his response.


    As Cedric turned to leave, she exploded, “Cedric! I may not like Natalie, but do you have to choose a


    woman who is even worse than her? It’s one after another! What’s wrong with you?!”


    Natalie was already bad enough, and Isabe couldn’t evenpare to her! How bad did that make


    the.


    The more Reba thought about it, the angrier she got. She didn’t understand how she ended up with


    a son like him. While she spoke, Cedric remainedposed. He didn’t turn back and simply left,


    leaving a fuming Reba behind.


    Christina stepped forward, trying to calm the older woman. “Mom, the doctors said you can’t get angry.”


    “I know! But just look at him!” Reba said, her elegant face distorted in anger.


    Christina replied, “Okay, calm down. Natalie has caused so much trouble recently. It’s been tough on


    Ced.” Reba got even angrier when Christina mentioned Natalie, and her face twisted into an ugly


    expression. “That woman got together with a man who’s old enough to be her father! Why can’t Ced


    just let her go?! Especially since Natalie was the one who initiated the divorce. They were still together


    after all themotion over thest few months!


    Reba was increasingly unable to understand her son. She couldn’tprehend why he was


    reluctant to part ways with Natalie, while getting involved with another woman What kind of son had


    she raised?!


    In the past, she believed Natalie wasn’t a good match for her son. However, she wasn’t happy with her.


    When things between him and Isabe first came to light, she had secretly reprimanded Cedric,


    Reba couldn’t approve of her son having extramarital affairs while still being married to Natalie.


    But now, she couldn’t make sense of anything at all!


    On the other side, Isabe had been wheeled into her hospital room, and Cedric came to visit her.


    Yuvan remained outside, leaving only Cedric and Isabe in the room.


    Isabe fumbled for something, but she ended up knocking over a ss on the cab. The loud,


    heartbreaking sound echoed through the room.


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    Cedric’s cold expression softened as he approached. “What do you need? I can help.”


    “I want some water.”


    “Okay.”


    As the cup she had intended to use had shattered, Cedric fetched a disposable cup and poured some


    water.


    “Be careful,” he said as he handed the cup to her cautiously.


    Isabe took the cup and downed it quickly. It was clear she had finished her previous cup due to how


    nervous she had been.


    Cedric watched her and advised, “Don’t go to that hospital room in the future.”


    He was referring to Reba’s room. She was his mother, and Cedric knew her well. He knew she


    didn’t get along with Natalie.


    However, he and Natalie were married. On the other hand, there were rumors that Isabe was having


    an affair with Cedric. So, it was only natural that Reba wouldn’t be pleased when Isabe visited