Chapter 81


    Chapter 81 Divorce Might Not Be the Best Option


    Cedric was growing increasingly disappointed as he looked at his mother.


    She had once been a kind and caring person!


    When he was young, she used to take him to the orphanage to help other children. She had adopted


    Christina, whom she treated like a biological daughter all these years!


    “Why have you be like this?” Cedric eventually said in a tone filled with disappointment.


    His shift from anger to speaking in such a disappointed tone left Reba stunned.


    Anger had clouded her judgment. At that moment, she suddenly returned to her senses and realized


    what she had said in her anger.


    She closed her eyes and shoved away the rage in her heart.


    As expected, people shouldn’t give in to anger. When they did, they would be strangers to


    themselves.


    She took a deep breath and said, “Ced, I understand her situation, but you can’t do this. Do you


    understand?”


    What would he do?


    Would he care for her for a lifetime?!


    Having a disabled daughter–inw in the Johnson family was something she couldn’t handle.


    Cedric remained silent and stared at Reba.


    Reba continued, “Have you forgotten how your father and I havee this far over the years?”


    The Johnson family hadn’t had it easy.


    After the old patriarch’s passing, how did the other branches of the family treat them?


    The Johnson family’s business nearly copsed.


    Back then, Cedric was exceptionally talented. Reba secretly agreed to several marriages, which


    helped the Johnson family gain stability!


    It was also during that time that she realized and enjoyed the benefits of arranged marriages.


    A person only had so long to live. While finding someone to like was important, finding someone to like


    So, when Natalie appeared, Reba disliked her. And now, Isabe’s presence made her even more


    anxious


    Upon hearing his mother talk about the past, Cedric’s expression softened slightly.


    The Johnson family also faced its fair share of hardships in the early years. Fortunately, they had


    ovee them, and now their prosperity was evident.


    “Ced, I was only looking out for your best interests, you know! Life is really too long,” she continued


    Cedric remained silent.


    “I know you like Natalie, but she… Reba didn’t finish her sentence.


    She had said those words countless times, but each time, Cedric would react with anger!


    “You need to think about it carefully. After all, you have not only yourself to consider but also us! You


    can’tpletely disregard our feelings, Reba added.


    fo


    Clearly, at this moment, she hoped that Cedric could think a little for their sake.


    This time, Cedric remained silent at her words. It was a rare asion, and Reba sighed in relief.


    ncing at the hospital room’s door, a hint of malice shed in her eyes but was quickly concealed.


    “Isabe appeared at your grandmother’s birthday banquetst night. I don’t know what you’re thinking,


    but the rumors are spreading like wild fire. They’re specting who’s really our family’s daughter–in–


    law and how all of them are worse than the other!”


    Cedric remained silent.


    “Your grandmother still hasn’t eaten yet, Reba said in a tone filled with mncholy.


    Standing from the perspective of an elderly person was always hard. They always hoped to hear that


    their own children were doing very well when they saw their peers. They wouldn’t want others to gloat


    in their faces?


    It had been a long time since she had gone out for afternoon tea.


    Things between Isabe and me are not what you think.”


    “What?”


    Mom, it’s not like that between me and Isabe. I hope you won’t think that way in the future,” Cedric


    finally said to Reba.


    A segment of his past that was difficult for him to recall unfolded between them. It was something


    Cedric was least willing to mention and reluctant to remember.


    The pain of that time was overwhelming. It was a sensation that was pervasive, like blood soaking into


    everything


    Cedric’s extraordinary kindness towards Isabe, the fact that she worked at hispany, and all the


    care he showered on her had a deeper root.


    It was all linked to an event from his childhood.


    It was when his grandfather had just passed away.


    Reba also remembered that event vividly. After that incident, she developed a strong sense of


    protectiveness toward her children, no matter how old they grew.


    Shortly after his grandfather’s death, the major shareholders in thepany, as well as the extended


    family members who held shares, all vied for control of the Johnson family.


    They seized Cedric and used him as a bargaining chip to pressure his father to relinquish the


    inheritance


    rights.


    Thankfully, it ended without any serious harm.


    However, Reba also vividly remembered that Cedric hade close to death during that time, and


    a


    young boy saved him.


    Later, they had wanted to express their gratitude to the boy’s family and offerpensation, but Cedric


    revealed that the child was an orphan.


    Now, Cedric told Reba, “Isabe is Ivan’s younger sister!”


    Reba’s mind went nk, and she was in shock.


    “What did you say?”


    Her eyes widened, and she tried to


    process his words. She was in disbelief as she stared at Cedric,


    Cedric continued, “I only found out about it by chance.”


    Reba asked, “But didn’t you say he was just an orphan back then?


    “He has a sister, but her whereabouts were unknown. I’ve been searching for her all these years!”


    That was why he hadn’t shared this information with his family


    Reba was shaken to her core.


    Ivan Morgan’s sister!


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    Who was Ivan?


    To put it bluntly, Cedric wouldn’t be alive today if Ivan hadn’t existed!


    The Johnson family could forget everything, but they could never forget Ivan,


    What was unexpected was that Isabe turned out to be Ivan’s sister!


    “Ivan’s sister!” Reba found it hard to digest this revtion. She couldn’t immediately process the


    information about Isabe.


    Compared to the tense turn of events happening on Cedric and Reba’s side, Natalie’s life remained


    stable, except for her impending divorce from Cedric.


    It was as if nothing had happened!


    She had nned to have a quick dinner with Karina, but then she received a call from Dn. He


    informed


    her that Irwin wanted to take her out for a meal.


    Consequently, Natalie couldn’t refuse.


    She dropped everything and had dinner with Irwin.


    “How’s the progress of your divorce with him?” Irwin asked casually, making Natalie choke on her red


    wine before she could swallow it.


    She hadn’t expected Irwin to ask such an insensitive question.


    It concerned someone else’s privacy; he shouldn’t have been interested in it. Besides, he was usually a


    very serious person, and asking a question like that out of the blue made Natalie think that he wasn’t as


    rigorous as he appeared.


    Natalle took a moment to regain herposure. There was still a hint of unease on her face. “It’s in


    progress


    Though she was reluctant to discuss the matter, she held her temper, considering that Irwin was


    poble client.


    it really so unbearable the man continued: Natalie nced at the serious–looking man sitting across


    Before she could respond, Irwin added, “He’s not as bad as you might think. Divorce might not be your


    best option.