Henry had a bad feeling about this.He stepped closer to Jasper and warned through gritted teeth, "Don't you dare lay a finger on her. Otherwise, I swear I'll make you pay. I'm a man of my word."Jasper was unfazed and laughed. "Wow. Your threat only fuels my curiosity. I want to know just how you plan on making me pay.""Then go ahead and try it. But don't come crying at my feet later." Henry's gaze hardened.Jasper didn't reply. However, the confident and triumphant smile never left his face as he got into his red sports car and sped away.Just then, Wade approached.Henry instructed, "Send someone to keep an eye on Jasper. Also, assign people to protect Natalie. Don't let that lunatic near her.""Yes, Mr. Chase." Wade complied.Henry was about to return to the company, but he changed his mind. "I'm going out. Call me if anything urgent comes up.""Of course, Mr. Chase."Wade watched Henry's retreating figure. He had a feeling Henry was worried about Natalie and decided tha
Natalie assumed it was Henry again.So she flung the door open in irritation. "Can you stop ..."But the moment she laid eyes on the person before her, her words were caught in her throat.It wasn't Henry.Felix blinked up at her in confusion and asked, "What's wrong, Natalie?""Nothing." Natalie noticed Felix's feet and piped up with joy, "Your cast was removed?"Felix immediately twirled around and even jumped a few times. He flashed her a cheerful smile. "Yes! It was removed this morning!"Evelyn smiled at Felix and sighed. "He just had his cast removed, and he insisted on coming over to show you."Natalie suppressed the emotions swirling in her and warmly welcomed them. "Come on in.""I'm afraid I'll have to decline."Evelyn put a hand on Felix's shoulder and looked a little embarrassed. "You see, I have something to take care of. Can you look after Felix for a while?""Of course, no problem." Natalie hummed."Sorry to trouble you." Evelyn thanked her and turned to remi
Pain clouded Evelyn's eyes at this. "I didn't take good care of myself when I was pregnant with Felix. That's why he has a weak physical health."I have always been taking care of Felix with fear and worry. I was afraid that something … unexpected might happen.""The doctor said that it would be best if Felix had surgery for his heart." Natalie also grew concerned.Felix already had a tough childhood. Why should he have to endure such pain as well?No wonder Felix had secretly told Natalie that he also wished to visit an amusement park on his birthday.He wanted to play like the other kids, but he couldn't. An amusement park had no place for someone like him.Natalie didn't think much about it back then. She assumed Evelyn simply didn't allow him to go to the amusement park.But it was actually his health that prevented him from going to such places.Felix should be running around and having fun at his age. Yet, all he could do was sit around and wait.It must have been hard f
The maid led Natalie to a room on the second floor. "Mr. Brown is inside. You can go in now.""Okay," Natalie responded softly and opened the door to enter.Natalie was taken aback as soon as she stepped in.There was a memorial picture on the table.Chills ran down Natalie's spine.Just as she was pondering if she should leave, Jasper appeared."Do you recognize the person in the photo?" Jasper had a cigarette in hand and the smoke from it obscured his face."Get to the point." Natalie's gaze remained fixed on Jasper's face.Jasper stood in front of the memorial picture and stared at it for a few seconds before speaking."Judging from your reaction, he probably never mentioned this person to you. But it makes sense. Who would bring up their past crime, right?"Natalie didn't understand what he was getting at and found herself getting impatient.Her gaze unconsciously shifted to the woman in the picture. She wondered what connection this woman had with Henry."Many years ag
The iron rods struck Henry relentlessly, each blow accompanied by a pained grunt.Natalie couldn't bear the sight and pleaded, "Henry, leave! You don't need to care about me! Leave, you hear me?"She couldn't bring herself to watch. The harsh sounds of the iron rods hitting Henry were enough to bring tears to her eyes."I came here for you. How could I leave without you?" Henry raised his head, his gaze fixed on the balcony where Natalie stood.He couldn't deny the hold Natalie had on him. The day after Natalie harshly told Henry off, he swore to Leonard that he would never care about Natalie ever again.But when he saw the photo of Natalie entering Jasper's villa, he found himself rushing over immediately.He decided that his life was fated for Natalie. Despite everything that happened, he could never escape her.The iron rods continued to strike Henry. He fell to the ground in pain."Stop! Please make them stop! Don't hurt him anymore!" Natalie pleaded desperately, her words
"I don't ever want to hear you say that," Henry said, somewhat irritated."Then what do you want to hear?" Natalie huffed.She wasn't a mind reader. How was she supposed to know what he wanted to hear?"I'm someone who prefers actions over words," Henry said seriously."Actions?" Natalie tilted her head."Yes." Henry nodded.Natalie was speechless. Why couldn't Henry just speak his mind?But since she owed him a favor, she bit down her frustration. "What kind of actions?""From now on, you'll have to nurse me back to health," Henry stated.It was a reasonable request, and Natalie couldn't refuse."Let's make it clear. I'll only take care of your basic needs. As for anything else beyond that ... I won't do it." Natalie gave him an awkward glance."Like what?" Henry feigned confusion."You can't pull any inappropriate actions on me like ... the one just now." Natalie tried to appear composed, but her cheeks had unconsciously turned red.Henry's mood lifted at the sight. "I'l
Natalie turned to the doctor and asked seriously, "Is there anything we should take note of?"The doctor glanced at Henry and decided to help Henry out a little more."I will provide frequent treatment for Mr. Chase. As for the bruises and such, I'm afraid Ms. Shepherd will have to help apply the medicine."While speaking, the doctor handed her a bottle of medicine. "Please apply this medicine twice a day. Massage the bruises for better results."A small smirk played on Henry's lips. Truth be told, he didn't feel much pain when he was being beaten earlier that day.All his focus was on Natalie. He heard her cries. And from those cries, he heard how worried Natalie was about him.Henry had a feeling Natalie was avoiding him and pushing him away because of their complex past.If that was the case, Henry was willing to make it up for her with whatever it took.Natalie nodded and took the medicine from the doctor. "Got it."The doctor turned to Henry. "Then ... feel free to contac
"Did I do something to cause this misunderstanding? I'll change if I did," Natalie said indifferently.Her hair was soaked when she fell into the bathtub. Now, water was sliding down her cheeks, further framing her indifferent and distant look."Then why do you care about my injuries? Why worry about me?" Henry stared at her as if trying to see past her walls, wondering who had her heart."I just don't want to owe you any favors! And I don't want you around me because of such excuses! It's that simple!" Natalie's expression remained as cold as ever.Henry found himself at a loss for words. When he lowered his gaze, sadness flickered in his eyes.Seeing him silent, Natalie quickly got up and left the bathtub.As she was about to leave the bathroom, Henry asked again, "Then what should I do for you to let down your walls?"His voice was soft and hoarse.Natalie wasn't sure if she heard him correctly. Instead of confirming what he said, she opened the bathroom door and left.Afte