Chapter 20
Cyril’s face turned to the side, his eyes filled with shock and hurt. “Baby… Freda, what will it take for you to forgive me?”
“I will never forgive you. From the moment you decided to wait for Jolie to grow up and marry her, this was always how we’d end up.“]]
“She’s completely insane now. Just come back with me and I’ll make sure she’s gone for good. We can get legally married. I was wrong–I really can’t live without you.” Cyril desperately tried to explain.
Finally, some emotion crossed Freda’s face. She frowned and looked at him with disgust. “Cyril, you’re absolutely disgusting.“]
Disgusting?
Cyril staggered back two steps, his heart feeling like it was being crushed in a giant fist, making it impossible to breathe.
His Freda said he was disgusting.[]
Tears fell uncontrollably as he looked at her through blurred vision. He opened his mouth but couldn’t make a sound.
Just then, Edric walked in from outside, glanced coldly at Cyril, and approached Freda.[]
“Freda, Mabel wants you to come back for dinner.” Edric naturally took Freda’s hand.[]
Freda didn’t refuse and walked out with him, never looking back at Cyril.]
Cyril snapped out of it and chased after them.[]
His leg hadn’t fully healed, and every step he took on the bumpy stone path sent shooting pains through him.
Soon he was drenched in sweat from the pain.]
“Freda, please, I’m begging you–just give me one more shot. I swear I’ll love you right this time. Please…” Cyril caught up and dropped to his knees, blocking Freda’s path.
Freda frowned deeply and said impatiently, “I don’t need your cheap love. I got over you a long time ago.“[]
“Is it because of him? Edric Vale, you’re shameless for seducing my wife!” Cyril turned his anger toward Edric.[]
“You’re the shameless one! The problems between you and me have nothing to do with anyone else. You never look for the cause within yourself. Don’t make me regret ever loving you.“[]
With that, Freda pulled Edric into the house.]
Cyril tried to follow, but Mabel chased him away with a broom. “You’re not welcome in my home. Get out of here!“]
Word of Cyril harassing Freda quickly spread through the village. The villagers organized a protection squad and forced Cyril down the mountain.
Cyril refused to leave, persistently trying to charge into the village. He was pushed down several times, ending up covered in injuries.[]
While Cyril was fighting with the villagers, Freda and Edric had already taken a back path down the mountain and left the village.
Mabel was reluctant to see her go, packing lots of local specialties for her and asking her to visit often.[]
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“Don’t worry, Grandma. I’ll come back. Take good care of yourself.”
“You take care too, sweetie.” Mabel wiped her tears and waved goodbye to Freda.[]
Freda turned away with tears in her eyes, and after a few steps, couldn’t help but cry.]
“Don’t cry. You can come back anytime you want.” Edric handed her a tissue and naturally took her bag to carry.
Freda gave a soft “mm–hmm” and kept walking forward.[]
There were many similar villages in these mountains.
Freda couldn’t search for them one by one, so she discussed with Edric about starting a company to work with relevant departments to improve living conditions based on local circumstances.]
Meanwhile, when Cyril was blocked from entering the village, he lost his patience and had his assistant bring bodyguards to force their way in.
He searched the entire village but couldn’t find Freda or Edric. Pissed off beyond belief, he took his bodyguards and stormed out to keep hunting for Freda.]
He found Freda again on the day her company was established.]
