Margot slipped out of Curtis' tent early the next day just in case her roommates found her out. She crawled into Natalie's tent but realized no one was inside.She then backed out to look for her everywhere. She saw Natalie washing up at the small stream by the mountainside nearby.Margot walked over to her and sat down by the stream.She asked, "Why did you get up this early, Natalie? How was your sleep last night?""It was fine. Aren't we here to watch the sunrise? The sun is coming up soon. Hurry up and wash your face," Natalie said as she passed the face towel to Margot and got up to leave.Margot quickly washed her face and rinsed her mouth. She then hurriedly followed after Natalie.Both of them had just reached the mountaintop. They saw Gabriel and Sarah walking toward the best vantage point to watch the sunrise.Natalie suddenly halted her footsteps and gestured at Margot while saying, "We'll go that way."Margot replied, "Okay!"She had also seen Gabriel and Sarah. Sh
However, Margot had noticed it.She watched Gabriel and Sarah get into the car and leave.She then approached Curtis and asked, "Where are they going?"Curtis replied, "They're heading back."He looked at Margot and reminded her, "I know Natalie must be feeling upset deep down. You should stay with her for now."Margot said, "I will."…Natalie only noticed that Gabriel and Sarah were gone during mealtime.She figured that the both of them had left earlier and paid no attention to it. She discarded all her troubles and basked herself in the beauty and tranquility of nature.The other roommates had also noticed the missing duo and called to check on Sarah. They stopped thinking about her after confirming that she had left.Margot originally wanted to spend some romantic time with Curtis in the mountains.However, she thought Natalie would be sad if she were to be alone. Margot then used her time with Curtis to stay with Natalie.With Margot by Natalie's side, she could somew
Margot and Natalie slept on the same bed that night. They talked throughout the night.The next day, they got up and had breakfast together. They then took the divorce agreement and rushed to the courthouse.Natalie and Gabriel agreed to meet at 9:00 am. Gabriel and Curtis were already there when they rushed over.Margot did not expect Curtis to come with Gabriel. Curtis also did not expect Margot to accompany Natalie over.The atmosphere was rather peculiar when the four of them met."You can just wait for me here, Margot. You don't have to follow me inside," Natalie reminded Margot.Margot nodded in agreement before eying Curtis. Curtis went to her side without a word.Natalie walked over to Gabriel with the divorce agreement and said, "Let's go."Gabriel did not hesitate. They went up the staircase into the courthouse.Perhaps it was still early on a weekday. There weren't too many people in the courthouse.Added to the fact that they agreed to divorce without much dispute
Natalie said, "You have to take good care of Margot when I'm gone, Curtis. The doctor said that her body was weak and you'll have to pay more attention now that she's pregnant."You shouldn't make her angry. She's still young, so you should tolerate her if she throws a tantrum at you."Curtis could tell that Natalie was hurting inside. She sounded more like she was entrusting Margot to him before she left.He agreed in a low voice, "I know."Natalie said, "Since I'm no longer around, please help me look after my parents if they're in trouble, Curtis."Curtis replied, "Alright."Natalie then turned to look at Margot beside her. Her eyes were rimmed red as she smiled at Margot."If you have a baby girl, Margot, don't forget to make her my future daughter-in-law. You cannot take back your words," Natalie said with a choked sob.Margot nodded tearfully and replied, "Don't worry, Natalie, I won't take back my words. Why are you saying all these now? It's not like you're leaving righ
Margot went back and slept for five hours. It was already 5:00 pm by the time she woke up.Curtis continued to stay in the room instead of going back to the office. He did not bother with Gabriel as well.He was afraid that Margot would be agitated when she woke up and couldn't find Natalie.Margot sat up and saw Curtis sitting on the lounge chair on the balcony.She stretched herself as she asked, "Why are you still in the room? Aren't you going to work today?" Due to Natalie's divorce, Margot had taken time off from university. She wanted to spend more time with Natalie and Benjamin.Curtis closed his book and got up while answering, "I didn't go."He walked over to the bedside and asked her, "Are you awake yet? Do you want to get up to eat?"Margot shook her head. She was looking everywhere for her cell phone.She said, "I'll ask Natalie if she'd brought Benjamin back home already. I'll eat at their place instead."She found her phone and was about to call Natalie.Curti
Margot asked, "You also think that Gabriel was at fault, right?"Curtis laughed and said, "Well, he's my best friend after all. No matter what, I still have to maintain our relationship."Margot replied, "Regardless, I'll kick Gabriel on behalf of Natalie when I see him in the future."Curtis felt helpless. He could only carry her to wash up.Margot would never have thought that Natalie, who was the kindest to her, had now left her to better herself.Someday in the future, Natalie would be dressed in a white wedding gown for a grand wedding. She would marry the man closest to Margot.…After Natalie left, Margot no longer had someone that she could talk to. She stayed home feeling depressed for two days before returning to university.During that time, she was busy preparing for her midterm exam. Other than weekends, she spent most of her time at the university.It was a Friday, and she went to the library after lunch.Quinn was walking beside her as she softly gossiped. "Do
Margot felt perplexed as well when she saw Wendy.Didn't she find herself a rich boyfriend and refuse to even work? Why would she be here now?Margot did not notice that Curtis had a cold expression beside her. She had a dark expression as she walked over.She stood in front of Wendy and asked, "What are you doing here?"Wendy got up and nodded before greeting, "Hello, Ms. Stone, Mr. Crosby. I-I went to the hospital to get some medicine for Doris."Wendy felt guilty when she said that. She dared not even lift her head. She could also feel Curtis' sharp glare when he saw her again.However, she was determined to leave for good after she got more money from him this time."You should leave quickly after dropping the medicine. Don't come over anymore unless necessary," Margot coldly said.She didn't know why, but she felt uncomfortable seeing Wendy. It bothered her a lot. She no longer stayed around and went upstairs without waiting for Curtis.Curtis had a cruel expression after
It would be Curtis' responsibility to bear if something happened to Wendy during her miscarriage. He had already hurt her once. He couldn't do it again. She was only 18, after all.At that moment, Curtis felt conflicting emotions deep down.Wendy seized the chance and said, "How about I deliver the baby without anyone noticing, Mr. Crosby? Don't worry, I won't let Ms. Stone find out about it."You can send me to somewhere where nobody knows me. I'll take care of myself and my baby there. I won't cause more trouble for you then."Wendy knew that Curtis would never let her have the baby. Surely, he would give her money out of guilt for the abortion.Even if he wanted her to keep the baby, she could just have a miscarriage by accident after that. She was willing to do anything as long as she could get the money."Let me think about it."Curtis was hesitating. He wasn't someone who wouldn't take responsibility for others.If he took responsibility for Wendy, he would be letting Mar