<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Chapter 1004 The Need To Be Ruthless</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Nathaniel’s entire body stiffened, taken aback by Cecilia’s unexpected move.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Cecilia gently began, “People often say that married couples lose their spark seven years in. But our actual</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">time together doesn’t even add up to a year. Have you really lost interest in me so quickly?”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">She stood so close to Nathaniel that her breath brushed against his chest as she spoke.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Nathaniel struggled to maintain hisposure. “Stop</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">He hadn’t even realized his voice had grown hoarse.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Cecilia looked up at him and noticed that his earlobes were flushed.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">No matter how hard he tried to deny it, his physical reactions revealed the truth.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Do you really want to end our marriage?” she asked, her tone steady.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Nathaniel hummed in response, taking a step back and raising his hand to distance himself from her.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Cecilia feigned a stumble, and in an instant, Nathaniel caught her in his arms again.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">However, just as quickly, he let go and stepped back.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Seeing his reaction only amused Cecilia further. She stepped forward and wrapped her arms around him once more.</font></font>N?velDrama.Org owns ? this.
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Don’t push me away. I’m carrying a child now. If anything happ you off the hook,” she warned.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">the baby because of you, I won’t let</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">At that moment, Nathaniel felt more helpless than ever. “Listen. Divorce is the best option for both of us.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Cecilia had no interest in hearing any excuses. She was now entirely convinced that Nathaniel was hiding something from her.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Holding him tightly, she said, “Listen to me, Nathaniel. If you insist on divorcing me, there may be no chance for us to reconcile. Think it through.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">She had no intention of marrying him again.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“All right.” Despite saying this, Nathaniel had other thoughts on his mind.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Once his vision was restored and there were no lingering health implications, he had intended to re Cecilia.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Cecilia grew even more exasperated. “What on earth are you hiding from me? I’ve never held it against you for being unable to see, so why are you doing this to me?”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Her genuine annoyance stemmed from her confusion over Nathaniel’s behavior.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Once again, Nathaniel distanced himself from her. He turned and walked to a nearby table, handing her a few documents. “Take these projects.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">your things anymore.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Her eyes were now rimmed with red, and her voice had taken on a slightly hoarse tone.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Nathaniel felt a deep sense of distress, but he knew he had to be ruthless. If I don’t divorce her now, she might not be able toter if I be a fool after the surgery. The Rainsworths wouldn’t allow her to divorce me or let her go.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Moreover, he would be a burden to Cecilia for the rest of her life. I don’t want that to happen.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Fine. I suggest you focus onposing music and managing your ownpany. There’s nothing worth learning from Orion Corporation–it’s just filled with internal scheming and deceit.”</font></font>
Nathaniel knew she would have to leave Orion Corporation if any misfortune befell him.
Seeing his current nonchnt demeanor filled her with frustration, making her body ache. “How can you just initiate a divorce like this? Who do you think I am?”
Elliot, unable to sleep after his online search, stood quietly by the door, listening. Divorce? Sc*mbag Daddy wants a divorce? So it’s true that he’s in love with someone else!
He felt foolish for ever believing that his good–for–nothing father had changed. I should have never trusted my instincts! What are we going to do now? Mommy must be hurting.
Hearing footsteps approaching the doorway, Elliot quickly retreated to his room. Through the crack in the door, he watched as Cecilia stormed off in a huff.
There was no way he could sleep well tonight.
He was determined to confront his fickle, useless father and i was seeing on the side.
r the true identity of the woman he