Natalie held the documents in her hand and examined them. Kayla Walker... the child had not lied!She shuffled through the documents before closing the folder with a snap. The anger in her heart was evident... because Natalie was listed as the child's head of family on the documents!The ID number and all other details were meticulously accurate. Natalie had to admit that the other party's scheming was quite complete."Wendy!""Yes, Ms. Walker.”"You're dismissed for now."“Ms. Walker, please calm down!" Wendy could feel how tense Natalie felt and was genuinely concerned that Natalie might throw the child out the window.Natalie glared at her fiercely. Wendy immediately backtracked and said, "Yes, ma'am!"Wendy couldn't even protect herself now, so she didn't dare say anything else and left.Once Wendy exited the room, only Natalie and Kayla were left in the office.Looking at the ten-year-old who seemed to understand everything, Natalie's gaze was sharp."Stop crying.
Isabella!Whether in a different lifetime or in this one, her presence had turned Natalie's world upside down and completely torn apart her life.Unpleasant memories flashed through her mind, and then...It froze on the image of Isabella finally apologizing to her, calling her Sis...!Natalie looked at Julian with wide eyes."She's... dead?""Yes.""How did she die?" Natalie asked as if she couldn't hear her own voice, her tone hesitant.Isabella was dead? Just like that? So suddenly?!That was...!"Her body was found in the Orchid River, and the cause is still under investigation," Julian replied."..."Her already troubled expression became even darker.Isabella's existence was a hateful one for Natalie, but hearing such news suddenly shook her to the core.In the midst of her chaotic thoughts, her gaze landed on Kayla, who was sleeping on the sofa. Dread built within her, and Natalie pursed her lips."When did this happen?""Over half a month ago!"Over half a month
After everything was settled, Natalie enjoyed a month of peace.However, Natalie received a call in her office one month later.The person on the other end said, "Ms. Walker, Kayla has been adopted and taken away!"Natalie was silent.So what?Since she had sent Kayla to an orphanage, the child was no longer related to her, right? She would never see this child again in her lifetime.Wait...! The people who took the child to the orphanage were Lydia and Xyla.They were always cautious, so it was impossible for them to leave Natalie's contact information over there, right? A chill crept up her spine as Natalie asked, "Who adopted her?""It was a man named Mr. Johnson!"Cedric! There was no mistake about it.For a brief moment, Natalie felt a suffocating sensation in her chest, but it quickly disappeared."I got it."After hanging up the phone, Natalie took several deep breaths but couldn't dispel the heaviness in her chest.Then, her office phone rang.Natalie answer
Natalie endured until the end of the workday. When she reached the underground garage, she saw Lucas waiting respectfully in front of Cedric's Phantom. Upon seeing her, he approached respectfully and said, "Madam, His Excellency wishes to see you."His Excellency?Yes, Cedric was Wexford's lord now.This title constantly reminded Natalie of the times when she acted like a fool by Cedric's side."I won't go," Natalie said.There was no connection between them anymore, yet Cedric persisted in haunting her.He was like a despicable dog!No, he was worse than a dog. At least a dog worries about losing its master and tries its best to please them. What kind of creature was Cedric? Thinking he could just turn around and be welcomed back?But now, Natalie thought Cedric had asked Lucas to wait for her here because he wanted to argue about Kayla.She had no interest in that."Madam, Ms. Sanders...""Lucas, please tell him that if he thinks threatening me with Bianca will work,
In the dining room, only Natalie and Cedric remained. Natalie fixed her gaze on the man across from her, attempting to discern his expression. However, at this moment, she couldn't see anything clearly. The only thing she sensed was the chilling aura emanating from him.Click!The sound of a lighter echoed, followed by the strong smell of gasoline. Natalie narrowed her eyes, her face turning momentarily pale. She had always known Cedric liked using this type of lighter. In this eerie silence, the sound reminded her of her memories from her previous life.The scent of gasoline... was her last memory of Cedric before the raging fire consumed her.Cedric took two deep puffs and said, "She knows nothing."He was clearly referring to Kayla."Knows nothing about what?""From what she can remember, she has never seen Isabella. She has always been under Irwin's control."Natalie was silent.Irwin?! It was as if Cedric had mentioned Irwin deliberately, and Natalie felt uncomfor
Natalie didn't know how she managed to leave Peach Garden, but Lucas drove her home. In the car, the image of Kayla embracing her flashed in her mind. Shaking her head, Natalie forcefully pushed those thoughts out of her mind and attempted to contact Leon and Bianca. However, both attempts ended in failure. Finally, she dialed Malcolm's number. This time, she successfully got through!Both Natalie and Malcolm were currently in Simeria. After the troublesome entanglements of the past few months, they hadn't contacted each other for three or four months. However, Natalie had reached out to Malcolm undoubtedly because of Bianca."Hello.""It's me.""Oh?" A deep and faint laughter came from the other end of the phone, indicating that Malcolm expected her to contact him!"You found her, didn't you?" Natalie asked."Our agreement on this matter only applied when we were engaged. Now that the engagement is over, I naturally don't need to adhere to that promise."Had he ever a
Natalie didn't know how she managed to leave the villa. According to Bianca, Malcolm wasn't restricting her freedom at the moment. It was just that she didn't want to come out.Given the secretive identity associated with that man and Bianca's proud nature, how could she casually stroll in the sunlight?Back at Hillside Villa, Natalie had a sleepless night. In the morning, she received a call from Heather, and her mind was a bit foggy.On the phone, Heather sounded exasperated. "Is Cedric crazy? What right does he have to treat you like that?"Heather was furious! Ever since she learned that Cedric was still pestering Natalie even after adopting Kayla, she was nearly driven mad with anger."It's fine, Aunt." Natalie felt a warm sensation in her heart when she heard how Heather was standing up for her.Heather, however, was genuinely upset. "That woman messed up your life when she was alive. Now, her daughter continues to do the same after her death!"Who could endure thi
When Natalie arrived at the office, Wendy approached with a massive stack of documents. As Natalie gazed at the mountain-like pile of files, it reminded her that it was the beginning of the month when an endless stream of documents needed handling."Wendy.""Yes, Ms. Walker!""Book a flight for me three days from now to Snow City, secretly," Natalie instructed. The image of Cedric appearing at the school gate with Kayla flashed in her mind. It made her realize that this unpredictable man might not leave Simeria anytime soon. Not only that, but he also planned to enroll Kayla in school here. With this situation, Natalie naturally couldn't allow her child to return to Simeria.When Natalie had told Cedric there wasn't any child between them, he still insisted on pestering her. So, if he found out about the child, Natalie's peace would undoubtedly be disrupted even more!"Yes, ma'am!" Wendy nodded, a bit sympathetic toward Natalie. Natalie would surely be working late for the