Chapter 153


    Chapter 153 The So–Called Carefree Life


    The Johnson family had always been conscious of their image and cared deeply about appearances.


    Now, they found themselves unexpectedly entangled in such a mess.


    What on earth was happening?


    Reba and Elizabeth were both rtively traditional women, so this situation was beyond what they


    could ept.


    “W–what is going on?” Reba’s mind waspletely in chaos at this moment.


    What was happening here?


    Isabe was Natalie’s sister.


    Natalie was Cedric’s ex–wife.


    And now that Natalie had divorced Cedric, Isabe was residing in the Johnson Manor?!


    The rtionships were getting incrediblyplicated!


    Natalie interrupted her thoughts and said, “What’s happening? I don’t have time to exin to you.”


    ncing at her wristwatch, she ignored Reba and walked away.


    “Wait!” As Natalie reached the doorway, Reba called out. Her face was pale, and even her voice


    was


    trembling!


    Natalie paused and turned her head slightly. “Is there anything else?”


    “Then… What do you think of her?” Reba blurted out, referring to Isabe.


    In her current state of confusion, Reba even blurted out such a question!


    Isabe was Natalie’s sister. But based on their previous involvement, it seemed that they didn’t have a


    good rtionship.


    Natalie responded sharply, “What do you


    think?”


    Even a fool could piece together this tangled rtionship in the shortest time. Isabe had been asking


    for Natalie’s eyes for the longest time.


    What exactly could Natalie think of her?


    “Alright, I understand.”


    Natalie was silent.


    Reba continued, “I’ll handle this matter and give you and Cedric another chance. How about that?”


    Even at this moment, Reba was still trying to negotiate.


    But she was not a fool.


    The delicate handling of such an unsightly rtionship required caution, and it would reflect the attitude


    of the Johnson family.


    However, Reba’s self–righteousness made Natalieugh.


    It was augh full of irony.


    “A chance? Haha!*


    Without providing a direct response, she left without looking back.


    A chance between her and Cedric?


    Natalie found the idea amusing


    She didn’t even have a chance for herself, so how could she provide a chance to someone else?


    Although the rtionship between Reba and Natalie had not improved, at least Reba had taken


    a step forward, even if it was one–sided on her end.


    However, the situation in the Johnson Manor was different.


    At this moment, Christina smiled smugly as she looked at Isabe lying on the bed.


    “I gave you freedom, but you didn’t appreciate it!”


    “Christina, you’ll meet a miserable end!” Isabe shouted feebly.


    But her voice was barely audible, indicating how weak she currently was.


    Christina’s triumphant expression faded, and a sinister glint shed in her eyes.


    Everyone outside is saying that the Johnson family is repaying you by bringing you to live in the manor.


    They say you’ll live a carefree life for the rest of your days, and that you’ll also enjoy wealth and


    prosperity!


    Carefree life? Wealth and prosperity?


    Hahl


    “I want to see him!”


    Isabe didn’t want to talk much with Christina. In this short time at the Johnson Manor, she had


    already faced the hardships head–on!


    Christina’s hostility, especially, was the main reason her days were unbearable.


    Isabe couldn’t even think about her revenge against Natalie at this moment.


    In fact, did Natalie ever have a good time in the Johnson family?


    Christina was Reba’s adopted daughter, and she received much affection from Reba. Reba


    also trusted Christina a lot, and she was also against Natalie.


    In short, Natalie’s life here must have been hell.


    In that case, didn’t Isabe indirectly save her?


    Forcing Cedric to divorce Natalie was the real salvation from hell.


    But what about Isabe now?


    Was this some kind of retribution?


    “See him? Isabe, you still don’t understand what’s going on, huh? Mom said you two absolutely


    cannot be alone privately!”


    Christina’s tone was even more triumphant when she spoke these words.


    Isabe’s face turned pale.


    She wasn’t allowed to be alone with Cedric?


    Didn’t that mean they were preventing her from seeing Cedric?


    Despite their im of repaying a debt, it was more of…!


    abe’s heart skipped a beat, and a bitter taste rose in her throat. However, she firmly shoved those


    feelings away.


    Christinar


    Tve said it before, I don’t have any feelings for him!”


    “Who believes your nonsense?” Christina retorted harshly just as Isabe finished speaking.


    Isabe’s l*ps quivered.


    She hadn’t expected that in such a short time, she would be trapped in a cage that was the Johnson


    Manor.


    Before she could respond, Christina continued, “Whether it’s in Verde City or outside Verde City, how


    many people admire him? How many people have I gotten rid of?”


    Isabe remained silent.


    “I’ve seen people like you countless times!”


    “Christina!”


    “Do you know what those people said when I caught them? ‘I have nothing to do with him. It’s not like


    you


    think. I have no feelings for him.” Hah!”


    Christina said thetter parts while mimicking Isabe’s tone. The mockery in her tone caused


    Isabe’s


    feelings to show more clearly on her face.


    What a demon!


    Christina was a demon!


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    That was Isabe’s thoughts. Christina… was the biggest demon behind the scenes!


    “So, are you trying to tell me that you also orchestrated Natalie’s days in the Johnson family?” Isabe


    asked.


    “People who admire him won’t have a good ending!”


    Every word from Christina was ruthless and filled with venom!


    Isabe’splexion had turned a ghastly pale. She couldn’t believe entering the Johnson family


    would be her worst nightmare.


    From Christina’s words, she could gather a glimpse of the kind of days Natalie had experienced in the


    Johnson family.


    She wanted to close her eyes, but there was no sensation. The darkness that met her open eyes was


    forifying


    She felt helpless and desperate, but there was nothing she could do.


    Since moving into the Johnson family, Reba hadn’t visited her once. The genuine emotions


    expressed


    in the hospital were now reced by indifference.


    Even Cedric hadn’te to see her.


    “Christina, you’re so ruthless!”


    “Hmph!”


    *Aren’t you afraid I’ll tell Madam Johnson about your true colors?”


    Isabe brought up Reba, but it only made Christina burst intoughter.


    “You still don’t get it? Not letting you be alone with Ced was Mom’s idea.”


    Isabe was shocked and speechless!


    Herst hope was crushed!


    If this was Reba’s decision, she wouldn’t be able to see Cedric even if he came to the Johnson


    Manor!


    “Isabe, I gave you a chance, but you didn’t take it.” Christina said triumphantly and left, her high


    heels


    echoing in the distance.


    Listening to the fading sound, Isabe frantically stood up and fumbled towards a nearby cab.


    Midway, she tripped over a chair and fell to the ground. Her legs throbbed in pain, but no one paid


    attention to her.


    They promised to take good care of her after she moved into the Johnson family, but now…


    The pain in her legs was excruciating, and it took a while for her to stand up. When she did, there were


    beads of sweat on her forehead due to the pain.


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