Chapter 48 Hearing about this made Natalie feel sick. "Mr. Chambers, Easton and I signed the divorce agreement months ago; we just haven't gone through the final procedures yet." However, she had plans. Since Easton cheated with Jennifer, she could file for divorce unilaterally.
Maurice's gaze grew even more intense when he learned that the final steps hadn't been completed, "Natalie, if you need any assistance, just letknow. The lawyers at our firm are excelle "No need. I left with nothing, and as long as Easton agrees to go to the courthouse and get the divorce certificate, it'll be straightforward," she said.
If Maurice got involved, things would beccomplicated. Simple matters should be handled simply.
"Alright, but if you need anything, don't hesitate to reach out: And thank you again for tonight!" Maurice said. Natalie wanted him to owe her a favor. "Mr. Chambers, you're too kind. We're friends, helping each other is the least we can do." Her smile was as sweet as honey, feeling as though she had a strong ally now.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtOnly then did Maurice lower his head and eat elegantly.
After dinner, Natalie declined Maurice's offer to drive her home. She contacted Luna and went to the roadside to wait for her.
It was only ten o'clock, and there were still plenty of people out on the streets.
Natalie lifted her lips in a bright, radiant smile, feeling that the night was beautiful.
She wondered why she had been so foolish in the past, shutting herself away in a luxurious villa, and waiting for a man who would never change his mind.
The person who foolishly craves love from someone who doesn't love them is truly the most naive.
"Natalie." A low, husky voice sounded in her ear.
Startled, Natalie turned and looked over, recognizing the voice immediately. It was Easton.
He stood not far away, with the brightly lit buildings behind him reflecting off his handsface, making him appear almost otherworldly. His tall, athletic figure exuded a sense of power and intimidation. Natalie raised an eyebrow, looking at him, thinking he was like a ghost that kept haunting her.
"Natalie, chwith me. We're not divorced yet," Easton said, walking directly up to Natalie. "And how could you get cozy with another man while we're still married? Are you trying to cheat on me?" Hearing his accusation, Natalie let out a bitter laugh.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe looked at him, a wave of sadness washing over her. "Easton, how can you even say that? If you'd chosen Jennifer, why did you marryin the first place? If you'd toldfrom the beginning that you loved Jennifer, I would've rejected you without a second thought." "But you marriedand then tookfor granted. It tooka long tto realize you only did it because Grandpa Vernon forced you. You needed to marryto secure your inheritance," she smiled bitterly.
"Grandpa Vernon only wanted the best for you, hoping to give you a home, which is why he pushed you to marry and settle 1/2 2/2 09:09 Fri, Nov 22 Chapter 48 dowit Natalie continired; But even so, you had no right to treatlike a plaything."
"When the Simpsons bullied me, you sided with them, despised me, and even brought up divorce overcand over again signed the papers already. What more do you want?" she asked. And what about you? You parade around with Jennifer, but you don't call that cheating?" Easton looked at her deeply, silent, as if struggling to hold something back.
Natalie smiled sadly. "Easton, did you know? You and the Simpson family are all the scruel, heartless. Jennifer has done countless filthy things, yet you all twist the truth, turning it back on me."
"Do you think I didn't fight back because it didn't hurt? No, it hurt every time," she kept going on "My own parents, my brother, my husband-all of you hurt me, oppressed me, humiliatedfor that woman's sake. Every time, it brokea little more." "So, Easton, whether you divorceor not, I will never love you again," Natalie said firmly. "If you want to keep Jennifer as your beloved mistress, then by all means, hold onto that twisted dream."