All Chapters of Halt His Wandering Heart: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Jon gripped Cedric's collar tightly, fury blazing in his eyes.Lizzie caught the glimmer of tears at the corners of Jon's eyes as his fist came crashing down on Cedric's face.Cedric never fought back. He endured every blow until Jon's rage burned itself out. Only then, blood streaking his face, did he stagger to his feet and walk away.Lizzie followed at a distance—neither too near, nor too far.She watched him make his way to the riverbank.In his hand was a photograph of Susan.And then, he leapt into the river, choosing death over life.Lizzie's breath hitched as she stared at the rushing waters swallowing Cedric whole."Ah—!"She jolted awake from the dream, chest heaving, breath erratic."Lizzie, you're awake? You've slept for three days… You scared us half to death. Thank goodness you're awake, thank goodness…" Her mother, Agnes, spoke through sobs.Lizzie's pupils contracted sharply.So her soul had gone back again—revisited the path of her previous life."Mom…" He

Eva had never thought much of Cedric. As for his character, she had nothing good to say."If you're the one who filed for divorce, he should have jumped at the chance! No guilt, no second thoughts—he'd have run straight to Susan. He's twisted, the kind of man who gets off on the secrecy. It's fucking disgusting."The more she thought about it, the angrier she got. "What is wrong with him? What kind of person does that? He leaves you stranded on the side of the road in the middle of the night! Running into those creeps was bad enough, but you almost died in that car accident. It's a miracle you're alive. Was he trying to become a widower? What was he thinking?"Lizzie gave a bitter smile.You only fail to care when you don't love.Her heart now was as still as stagnant water, void of any ripple."If Cedric showed up in front of me right now, I'd slap him across the face without a second thought."The words had barely left Eva's mouth when the door swung open. Cedric stepped into

Jon's gaze softened with understanding. "You're right. It'll save you a great deal of trouble. Even if the divorce goes to court then, things will proceed far more smoothly. You made the right decision.""Jon, I've troubled you too much these past few weeks," Lizzie said.He smiled faintly. "Hardly trouble. You're paying me, after all."That might be true, but gratitude still needed to be spoken.Silence fell between them, both caught in the awkwardness.Tonight's spotlight belonged to the Lannister men—Phillip, Oscar, and Cedric. No one paid much attention to Jon and Lizzie sitting together in quiet conversation."Tell me," Lizzie asked suddenly, "do you think Susan will show up today? You've known Cedric since you were boys—you should understand him. Do you think it's possible?"In Jon's mind, Cedric was a man who knew the weight of propriety. At an occasion this important, if he dared to bring Susan, the Lannister family would erupt."No," he said firmly.Her brows lifted e

"Have you actually seen me act indecently?" Lizzie tossed aside her phone, straightened her back, and glared at Cedric with icy defiance. "Am I hiding a lover in a gilded cage, or being photographed every day sneaking off to trysts with some secret man?""You think I can't tell?" Cedric strode toward her, seized her wrist, and dragged her off the bed. "Looks to me like you don't actually want a divorce."Lizzie let out a bitter laugh. He always managed to twist things, to smear filth onto her name.But when she searched her conscience, what crime had she committed? None."Catching me in bed with someone—that would be evidence," she shot back."Fine. Then pray I never catch it. Because if I do…" His arms crushed her against him, his voice a blade of venom at her ear, "…neither you nor your family will survive my wrath."He clutched her nape, his kiss punishing and violent, as if venting something darker than desire.She fought back, pounding his chest with clenched fists.He onl

The way Cedric shielded Susan… it was almost charming, like a soldier throwing himself onto the battlefield without hesitation."Cedric, do you even believe your own words?""My conscience is clear."Lizzie gave a faint smile. "It doesn't matter anymore, Cedric. Since you want to place Susan here, then let's talk terms."His brows drew together. "Is there truly nothing else left for us to discuss?""There isn't."His chest tightened with frustration. "Fine. Say it. What do you want?""I recall the Lannister Group has a jewelry design subsidiary that's been stagnant for years. I want that company to be merged under my studio."There was no love left. If she could grasp anything, it had to be something tangible. And money was the most solid of all things.She guessed he would agree. That company was barely profitable. Even if it had been, for Susan's sake, he would likely still give it up. That was who Cedric was at his core.She remembered another time, another life. For the