Chapter 253

Chapter 253 Bearing All Costs

All the accusations against Natalie were completely cleared

The truth was revealed, and now it was the final step before reaching Cedric.

Once it was confirmed, there would be major consequences for Cedric.

As Rebecca had said, this was his last chance to leave.

“Sir, please leave now!” Lucas finally changed the topic.

This was Cedric’s last opportunity to leave. He could be free from the troubles as long as he left Verde

City. Even if Cedric disappeared from this world, it would be acceptable.

Having followed Cedric for so many years, Lucas naturally didn’t want to see Cedric fall into such

despair.

Cedric was the pride of Verde City and once the most outstanding youth in the city.

How could be easily fall like this?

But when Lucas mentioned leaving Cedric calmly glanced at the urn on the desk. In his eyes, there

was a

keen sense of sorrow.

Undoubtedly, at this moment, Cedric thought of Natalie’s final struggle

o him.

Even in the end, she fought to overtum everything. She refused to surrender and wouldn’t submit to

She made those around her continuously search for the truth.

What would she do after finding the truth? Given her personality in this life, she would undoubtedly fight

tooth and nail to send him to prison, right?

Yes, that was how she was at that point.

Since this was what she wished for, he would grant it.

“I’m not leaving,” Cedric said in a weary tone, rejecting Lucas’s persuasion.

He owed Natalie too much, and it was time to repay it. Even if it meant repaying it in this way, he

should

accept it!

If possible, he hoped she could come to demand him to pay all these sins in person.

Unfortunately, fate was so cruel. He wouldn’t get such an opportunity.

“Sir!” Lucas said urgently after listening to Cedric’s words.

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But Cedric didn’t want to hear Lucas’s persuasion anymore. Instead, he turned his gaze to Kyle and

said,

Kyle.” 1

“Yes, sir.”

“Have you taken care of everything I entrusted to you?”

Lucas looked at Kyle with curiosity, not knowing what Cedric had entrusted to him.

Kyle nodded,

“Yes, sir. Rest assured.”

“You’re dismissed,” Cedric ordered:

During his time at Scarlet Villa, he rarely saw people from the company. The board members came, but

he

wouldn’t see them.

He hadn’t seen anyone but Kyle three times.

No one knew what Cedric had entrusted to Kyle

But at this moment, Lucas knew that Cedric was making the final arrangements. It was like the

preparations before entering prison, perhaps even… the last arrangements in life.

“Lucas. While Lucas had been lost in thought, Cedric looked at him and called out.

Lucas returned to his senses and nodded. “Yes, sir?”

“There is some work for you to take over.”

“Sir?

“I might be in there for quite some time,” Cedric said sharply, looking at Lucas.

At this moment, an unprecedented determination emanated from Cednic. Lucas, too, was instantly

burdened with a heavy responsibility.

Even in the final moments, Cedric was a meticulous planner. He ensured that everything around him

was

appropriately arranged.

Lucas felt a lump in his throat. Even as a grown man, witnessing Cedric’s emotional struggle made it

hard.

to hold back tears.

“Sir, please leave,” Lucas pleaded, his voice choked with emotion.

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Indeed, leaving now was the only solution to resolve everything

However, Cedric merely smiled at Lucass words. He had never considered leaving. Since the moment

he returned from Simeria with Natalie, he had contemplated bearing all her burdens,

For Cedric, this was about repaying everything to her

In his last lifetime, he had endured the pain of losing her.

In this life, he was determined to settle all scores.

“After I go in, bury her in the Dragon City Cemetery, Cedric instructed.

“You won’t.. send her off? Lucas looked at Cedric, the sadness in his eyes causing Lucas‘ chest to

tighten.

Cedric shook his head.

Whether in the previous life or this one, what he couldn’t bear the most was personally witnessing her

being laid to rest.

Watching her being buried meant accepting the reality of her absence. As long as he didn’t attend her

funeral, he could convince himself that Natalie was still in this world.

There were some things he couldn’t bring himself to witness because seeing them would only deepen

his

despair,

He couldn’t leave just yet.

Even if he went to see her, that stubborn girl wouldn’t forgive him easily.

“Take her away.

Cedric finally turned away, refusing to look at Natalie’s urn again.

Lucas watched his lonely figure, the entire study illuminated by his grief.

Lucas opened his mouth to say something, but in the end, he remained silent. He knew that, at this

point,

anything he said wouldn’t change Cedric’s mind.

Having misunderstood the people around him and ultimately hurting the one he loved the most, how

could Cedric easily forgive himself?

“Yes, sir.” Lucas finally nodded reluctantly.

He carefully cradled the urn and cast a deep look at Cedric before turning to leave.

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However, just as he reached the door, Cedric spoke again, “She fears loneliness. Even if not every day.

help me send some lavender to her during festivals and special occasions.”

“Remember, lavender,” Cedric emphasized

Lavender was her favorite scent. While alive, she had longed for him to take her to a lavender–filled

honeymoon destination just after their marriage.

However, he had been busy taking over the company then. He couldn’t fulfill this simple wish. As time

passed, their relationship soured to the point where traveling together became impossible.

Now, reflecting on everything, he realized how much he owed her,

“Yes, sir.” Lucas nodded, reluctantly taking Natalie’s ashes away.

Alone in the study, Cedric stood by the window, watching the pouring rain outside.

His vision blurred, and he whispered, “If, in the next life, you’re willing to see me again, I’ll take you to

all

the places you want to go.”

But would she want to see him in the next life?