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"Shut up," Joshua finally snapped.He was unable to contain his anger any longer. He just couldn't stand hearing Natasha's name.As soon as Natasha's name was mentioned, all he could think about were those two pairs of men's leather shoes at Imperial Heights.Despite their dark, unassuming appearance, they seemed to scream betrayal at him.Joshua couldn't wrap his head around how Natasha could completely ignore all sense of decency and dare to live with another man.After all, she was not just a Grayson family daughter-in-law, but his wife!And to make matters worse, Natasha flat-out refused his request, saying she didn't receive the invitation.With Natasha acting like that, did she even love him at all? Or was it all just a lie?Joshua could feel his temples throbbing and his head spinning with anger."What's… what's wrong?" Natalie's tone turned uneasy after getting snapped at. "Did I say something I shouldn't have?"Natalie's eyes darted around, suggesting she was startin
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Natalie's eyes lit up with determination again as she made a decision. She took a deep breath, planning to playfully coax Joshua once more just to see how he'd react.Upon hearing Terry's response, Joshua remained stoic and simply nodded."Go ahead, give it to Ms. Lovelace." He motioned for Gina to get the medicine.Terry quickly retrieved the medicine from the ice pack and handed it to Gina, who immediately took it and crouched down to apply it to Natalie's leg.However, Natalie suddenly pulled her leg back and refused to let Gina touch it."Ms. Lovelace? Let me help you with the medicine. Can you bring your leg forward a bit? I can't quite reach that far," Gina said.Natalie seemed to be surrendering to self-doubt once again. She repeated her earlier sentiment, "I don't deserve such good medicine.""Why wouldn't you deserve it? This medicine is meant for someone as lovely as you," Gina offered, trying to comfort Natalie."I lied to Josh… I deserve the worst punishment. I'm ju
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Upon recalling Natasha's earlier remark, "I'll just have a look around on my own", Lily's suspicions were confirmed.It seemed Natasha was simply window-shopping without the intention or means to make a purchase.Lily's enthusiasm for catering to Natasha quickly waned.Lily's glance behind Natasha was as obvious as day, but Natasha couldn't care less about what she was thinking.In fact, Natasha saw this as an opportunity to explore the dealership without any distractions.Just then, another customer walked in.The woman was wearing a lovely dress. It was made of fancy silk in a soft yellow color, with a high neckline, cinched waist, and long flowing sleeves.With just a quick glance, Lily could tell it was the latest collection from a prestigious international brand. She was confident that the outfit would undoubtedly be worth a fortune.Additionally, the woman carried a limited edition purse from overseas. She was radiating an unmistakable air of affluence.Behind her stood
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Carly nodded, saying, "We're not exactly close. It's just that my dad knows the Sullivan family."Natalie's heart skipped a beat at that.If Carly's father was acquainted with the Sullivan family, they must hold significant status in Topola.If Natalie could gain Carly's trust, then this trip wouldn't have been for nothing.Just as Natalie was about to speak, Carly gently intervened. Her tone was soft but firm."Although you've been using the Sullivan family's medicine for your injury, it's still important to take things easy. Try not to move around too much."It takes a long time to heal bones and tendons. You're getting back into things too quickly. Watch out for any further injury."She was speaking with a gentle warmth, and her eyes were filled with genuine concern.Natalie nodded repeatedly, affirming, "Yes, I'll be sure to keep that in mind. Thank you for your concern, Ms. Turner."Just as she was about to continue, the salesperson in the car dealership approached Carly
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Natasha didn't understand what there was to see.She waved her hand, signaling the nearest salesperson to approach. She said, "Hello, I would like to buy a car."The salesperson, Valerie, heard her and came over. Although she responded promptly, she wasn't enthusiastic at all. She asked, "Which model are you interested in?"She appeared rather lackluster.Natasha pointed at a car in the distance and said, "That one.""Do you mean the silver-white one?" Valerie suddenly perked up with widened eyes, clearly surprised."Yes," Natasha said while nodding. She took out her card and said in a casual tone, "Credit card."Valerie's initial cold attitude was replaced with excitement as she exclaimed, "Very well. Let me assist you with the paperwork."Just moments ago, she had witnessed Lily securing such a significant sale. It made her jealous and even more so nervous.Thankfully, fate was on her side and brought her a substantial deal as well.Although the woman was beautiful, she loo
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Natasha didn't actually want to listen to what Natalie was saying. But when she mentioned the Sullivan family's miracle worker, Natasha involuntarily stopped in her tracks.She didn't care how Natalie normally harmed her.No matter how much she tried to harm her, even if it meant tearing apart the sky, Natasha wouldn't pay attention.But it was different this time. Natalie mentioned Natasha's grandpa.Natalie even dared to harm Joshua's grandpa. Her actions had almost sent Philip straight to his grave.If she intended to harm Austin, considering the amount of hatred Natalie held toward Natasha, she feared that her move would be more malicious than what she did to Philip.Therefore, Natasha couldn't just stand by and do nothing.Once decided, Natasha slowed her pace and approached the two from behind quietly to avoid being noticed by Natalie.Natasha had to be more cautious since it involved her grandpa.Fortunately, both Natalie and Carly were focused on the front, so they did
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As soon as Joshua said the name "Jacob", Natasha felt like her throat was being choked, and was unable to breathe properly.Her breathing became somewhat erratic."What's wrong? Do you know him or not?" Joshua spoke, narrowing his eyes. His pupils contracted, and he looked sharp and almost menacing.It seemed like any slight movement from Natasha couldn't escape his gaze."I…" Natasha began.She seemed a bit hesitant but also seemed not at all. Finally, she calmly spoke, "I don't know him.""Don't know him?" Joshua raised an eyebrow.He seemed somewhat incredulous, repeatedly confirming, "You really don't know him?"Natasha nodded, her expression very firm. "I don't know him."She looked somewhat puzzled, her tone confused as she asked, "Who is Jacob? Is he also from the Graysons?"Joshua stared at Natasha motionlessly, as if trying to find a flaw on her face.But Natasha remained calm. Her expression was very normal and without any flaws.Joshua stared for a long time. Eve
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"Please help us remove all these dishes and replace them with some new ones." Natasha pointed to the dishes on the table.The waitress was startled, instinctively asking, "Is there any problem with these dishes? Please point them out, and we will correct them immediately."Natasha smiled gracefully. "No, there's nothing wrong."It was just that these dishes accidentally touched Joshua's nerve."Is it because the dishes don't suit your taste?" the waitress continued to inquire."Not really." Natasha shook her head.Although, she hadn't even taken a bite. She didn't even know if these dishes were good or not.If Joshua's gaze hadn't been so intimidating, she would have tried them so as not to waste them.Next time, she had to bring Austin to try the dishes at this restaurant."So what's wrong with these dishes? We can convey your feedback to the kitchen, or we can replace them with new dishes for you free of charge. Would that be acceptable to you?" the waitress asked.The wait
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Joshua's tone sounded casual and his expression indifferent, as if discussing something unrelated to him. Yet, it gave the impression that he was talking about his own affairs."Is it worth it?" Natasha murmured, repeating the question.Perhaps because Joshua exuded a melancholic air, Natasha stopped in her tracks and earnestly answered the question. "If this mother is willing to do it, then it must be worth it."Upon hearing this, Joshua looked at her, his melancholy seeming to deepen."Is that so? Do you also think that everything this mother does is worth it?"The sorrowful expression in his eyes seemed so thick that it was unbreakable.Natasha was surprised to see Joshua like this. She didn't understand why Joshua had suddenly changed."A parent's love for their child involves careful planning. Every mother who selflessly sacrifices for her child is great…"Natasha considered her tone carefully. "A mother who wholeheartedly loves her child would do this, wouldn't she?"Bef
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They were different people.In a flash, Natasha instinctively pushed him away.She stood up straight, her tone serious as she said, "Joshua, please behave yourself." Her gentle fingers brushed against Joshua's shirt, seemingly carrying her fresh fragrance with it.The sudden push caught Joshua off guard.Looking up, he found Natasha wanting to keep her distance from him as if he were a ferocious beast.This look even made Joshua doubt himself. Was he that bad to warrant such a reaction from her?Before he could come to a conclusion, Natasha had already picked up her bag, seemingly ready to leave."If Mr. Grayson has nothing else to do today, I'll be taking my leave first."Joshua's behavior just now caught her off guard.Anyway, from the looks of it, he probably wouldn't agree to a divorce.Since Joshua had made up his mind, it was pointless for her to linger here. It was better to go home and avoid hearing any more of Joshua's "seductive" words."Wait," Joshua called out
