Margot couldn't quite comprehend what was happening with Curtis. She sensed a peculiar shift in his demeanor.When he noticed Margot staring at him, Curtis averted his gaze and said, "You should head to bed first. I'll work for a bit longer.""Are you really that busy with your work right now?" Margot furrowed her brows, feeling somewhat dejected.He wasn't like this before. Whenever she came near him, he would always hug her. Moreover, he would always go back to the room to sleep once it was time.It was tolerable when he was absent these past few days, but now that he was home, he still didn't return to sleep in their room when it was bedtime."I'm swamped of late. You should head to bed first." Curtis didn't dare to look at her. He kept his head down while amending the documents.Margot's heart ached inexplicably when she saw him behaving like that. She didn't want to take up any more of his time, so she walked out of the study.Returning to the room, she leaned against the h
Considering the situation between her and Curtis, Margot resolved not to burden Natalie with her concerns constantly. Recognizing that Natalie had plenty on her plate already, Margot opted to handle her own issues.After a while, Margot said, "It's nothing, really. I'm just bored because Curtis is away on a business trip.""Why has Curtis been going on so many business trips lately?" Natalie sliced an apple and handed it to Margot. "Those big shots are really swamped with work. Don't overthink it. I'll go upstairs and change, then drive you back to your university."Since Natalie had resigned from her work and hadn't started working yet, apart from picking up and dropping off Benjamin at preschool, she had been quite bored.Fortunately, she still had Margot to keep her company.After she changed her clothes and went downstairs, Natalie decided to take Margot out since there was nothing to do at home anyway.She drove directly to Crestwood University and found a place to park. The
Naturally, Sarah knew who Margot was referring to. However, there were some things that she didn't want her roommates to know just yet.Looking at Margot, Sarah said, "Let's talk outside.""Sure," Margot replied before getting up to leave.The roommates watched as both of them left. Even though they have their suspicions, they did not bother with the two. They were more interested in the luxury goods on hand.…Margot and Sarah stood by the window at the end of the dormitory corridor.Sarah was devoid of her usual quiet and introverted demeanor when she turned to face Margot. It was as if she was a different person now. She eyed Margot haughtily."I know of your identity. You're good at pretending, aren't you?" Sarah said with a cold snort.Margot disregarded it and asked, "I just wanted to know about your current relationship with Gabriel. Do the both of you meet up alone often?"Sarah smiled as she replied, "Don't you know what the relationship between Gabriel and me is? Per
Curtis replied, "I got it. I'll check with Gabriel and see what he has in mind later."Margot felt wronged on behalf of Natalie, but at the same time, she was extremely insecure.She asked, "You wouldn't be like Gabriel and mess around with other women right, Curtis?"She couldn't help but think that way. After all, Curtis had been busy recently and no longer slept at home. Even if he stayed the night, he didn't sleep with her.It wouldn't be unreasonable for her to feel insecure, right?Curtis lowered his gaze as he held onto his phone. His handsome face was expressionless. He opened his mouth, but nothing came out. That was because he was feeling guilty.Thankfully, Curtis was alone. He tried his best to hide how upset he was.He replied in a low voice, "I won't be like him. I only love you, Margot."Margot said, "Okay. How long will you be away for your business trip? I didn't feel it before this, but I find myself missing you now that we're apart."Curtis said, "I miss you
Margot called Curtis again during the night. She told him about her roommates' camping trip this weekend. She didn't think that Curtis would allow her to go.He thought it was good for her to relax. He also asked her to stay safe and send him a message when they were at their destination.Upon thinking about the camping trip, Margot realized she wouldn't be able to meet Curtis this weekend. She couldn't help but feel disappointed.…Margot and Quinn were purchasing camping tools and food in the supermarket on Friday afternoon. Suddenly, Margot got a call from Natalie.In the call, Natalie said, "It's the weekend soon, Margot. I'll come pick you up instead since Curtis is on a business trip."Margot asked Quinn to get the other tools.She then answered Natalie in an apologetic tone and said, "I forgot to tell you that I'm not going back this weekend, Natalie. I'm going camping with a few of my roommates."Natalie replied, "Oh, what a coincidence!""What do you mean?" Margot ask
They were met with the sunset when they rushed to the mountaintop campsite. The scenery was breathtaking as hues of blood-red clouds colored the sky.Margot quickly took out her camera for some photos.After taking photos, the trio started to put up the tents. Sarah, Violet, Reyna, and her boyfriend arrived shortly after.Sarah immediately spotted Natalie not far away when she got down from the car. Natalie was dressed in a simple and neat outfit.Sarah couldn't believe her eyes. It really was Gabriel's heartless wife, Natalie. She immediately felt a surge of jealousy rising within her.Did Natalie follow Margot over? She was already a married older woman, and yet she was joining a bunch of university students. Wasn't she ashamed of herself?Sarah pretended not to know Natalie. Instead, she went to take out the bags from the trunk.Margot had also seen Sarah.She neared Natalie and mumbled, "Just ignore her. We can hang out on our own."Natalie smiled and reached over to ruffl
Gabriel ignored Margot and Curtis and walked directly toward Natalie.Natalie felt that she was unlucky.She had finally dropped Benjamin off to her parents just to bring Margot out for some fresh air.Never had she thought that the very person that made her nauseated would follow along.Natalie pretended not to see him. She turned around to head back and enjoy her dinner.Gabriel saw the way she had ignored him. Despite feeling upset about it, he knew he would have plenty of opportunities throughout the next two days.He would have to let something happen between them in order to change their status quo.Gabriel then followed her and walked over to the crowd.Margot ignored Gabriel as well. She asked Curtis, who was beside her, "We're currently having dinner. Have you guys eaten?"Curtis replied, "We haven't eaten yet.""You can join us for dinner then!"Margot was afraid that her roommates might be suspicious. She purposely kept her distance from Curtis.She walked over a
Natalie had repeatedly reminded herself. The things that Gabriel and the Sawyer family had done to her were enough to disgust her. Why would she still care about him?If it dragged on for two more years, they would eventually have to divorce, whether he liked it or not. They would go their separate ways from then onward. That was why Natalie had to continue to stand firm on her principles."Curtis is asking for you, Margot."Margot had just sat down beside Natalie and hadn't even managed to talk to her yet. She could hear Gabriel's voice sounding beside her.She looked up. As there were no lights around them, she could only make out Gabriel's figure from the moonlight.Margot got up angrily and asked, "What are you doing here?"Gabriel replied, "It's none of your business."He ignored Margot and sat down beside Natalie.Natalie didn't want to be anywhere near Gabriel. She got up to leave.Gabriel grabbed her and said in a low voice, "We should talk."Natalie said, "There's