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Who's the Substitute Now? Chapter 536
Natalie grew increasingly anxious. "No, no. That's not just any regular neighborhood. A house there costs an astronomical amount! And if it's in Topola, the price would be just as sky high—"Carly gazed at Natalie, but her mind had already drifted.Natalie had been anxiously talking non-stop for a while now. Even though Natalie didn't say it directly, Carly could sense she was trying to warn her to leave.Natalie seemed concerned that the Sullivans would make things hard for Carly if they discovered what Carly did to Natasha. Later, Carly wondered if Natalie was trying to get her to confess.She hesitated and asked, "You knew what I did?""Of course," Natalie immediately replied.Carly was shocked. "You knew?"She had thought she did a good job of pretending to head to the restroom instead of looking for Natasha. A hint of unease crossed Carly's face as she stuttered, "S-So… you knew I went to find Natasha?"Natalie's surprised reaction caught Carly off guard."You went to loo
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Natasha sat alone on the freezing floor, hugging her knees for warmth.The cold was unbearable. At first, she was crouching down, but she lost energy quickly. Eventually, she had no choice but to sit on the dirty floor.Then, she noticed a window high up in the ceiling, letting in the cold wind. Sadly, it was too high for her to reach. So, she stayed low to avoid the wind hitting her directly.Besides the chilly wind, there was nothing and no one around. She didn't even have her phone.Peering out the window, she saw the dark sky with a few twinkling stars. It felt as though Jacob was right there with her. Those stars gave her the strength to carry on.Lost in memories, she thought about her past with Jacob.He would take her out to play with sparklers to ring in the new year. Jacob would dash ahead while Natasha followed, holding her sparkler and smiling. Now and then, colorful fireworks would light up the night sky.When Natasha got tired, she'd walk instead of run. Even thoug
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Underneath the fireworks, Jacob and Natasha shared their first kiss. It was a moment Natasha would never forget.…Natasha sat on the cold ground, gazing up at the stars while lost in thoughts of the past. However, dwelling on memories only deepened her sadness, so she made an effort to push them aside.As the night went on and the stars multiplied, Natasha felt more and more alone. She worried nobody realized she was missing and feared being stuck in the changing room for days.Carly seemed to have had a loving upbringing, shielded from harsh experiences, so Natasha was shocked when Carly cruelly locked her in the changing room.A headache crept in as she started feeling hopeless. She thought she might freeze to death tonight.Slowly, her head grew heavier, and her body felt warmer. Her thoughts became chaotic, and she couldn't control them anymore.The image of Jacob faded from her mind. She felt her temperature rise as though she was being thrown into a furnace.She wished s
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The floor was freezing, but Natasha's fever had her burning up. Despite feeling dizzy, she felt relieved knowing someone had come to rescue her.Raindrops continued to fall from the window, landing on Joshua and Natasha.Joshua came over and took off his coat to cover her. His gentleness reminded her of how Jacob used to treat her. Finally, Natasha started to feel a bit warmer."Natasha?" Joshua spoke softly as if he was afraid of startling her.Natasha was almost unconscious, so she just hummed in reply.Natasha's face was flushed but her lips pale. Joshua noticed she seemed ill and reached out to feel her temperature, only to find that she had a high fever.Concern filled Joshua. He quickly set his torch on the washbasin and crouched down.Fearing Natasha might be uncomfortable, Joshua carefully lifted her. Then, he bent down and grabbed the flashlight.Lying in Joshua's arms, Natasha fought to keep her eyes open. She wanted to confirm if the man she saw was Jacob or if someo
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Joshua came out of the changing room with steady steps. A sudden burst of bright light greeted both him and Natasha.Having been in the dim room too long, Natasha couldn't adjust to the sudden brightness. She hid her face in Joshua's arms to shield herself from the light.As soon as Joshua emerged, he found himself surrounded by armed bodyguards who looked at him suspiciously as if they might shoot him at any moment.Joshua remained calm. He had expected this."She's running a fever and needs to go to the hospital now," Joshua said.However, the bodyguards hesitated to let Joshua leave without Daniel's approval. They knew Daniel wouldn't allow anyone to leave until Natasha was found."Why are you all still standing here?" Joshua's voice was strong. He seemed very worried about Natasha, who was in his arms.None of the bodyguards budge.Joshua looked at them with disbelief and added, "The person I'm holding is the one you're looking for. She has a fever. Tell Daniel to get a doc
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Natasha had passed out from the fever while Joshua held her.Joshua glanced up when he heard Natalie's gentle voice. He noticed her standing nearby on the steps. She appeared confused and sad, though Joshua couldn't discern her feelings.Natalie seemed to be saying something, but Joshua couldn't make out her words. They were close by, but a few bodyguards stood between them.Even though Natalie was only a few steps away, she felt like she couldn't reconnect with Joshua as easily as she had in the past.A wave of emotions washed over her, as she had never felt so distant from him. She stayed still in her place as she watched Natasha cuddle in Joshua's arms.Jealousy surged within her, and she got furious. She couldn't believe Natasha was flirting with Joshua, especially after Natalie locked her in the changing room.Natalie thought it was unbelievable how Natasha could act so flirty and shameless.Natalie hated women like Natasha, who always tried to get guys' attention and prete
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"A fever?" Daniel's eyes twitched, and he quickly became agitated. He turned to the bodyguards and said, "Get a doctor here quickly."The bodyguards acted fast. Daniel approached Joshua and reached out. "Give Natty to me."Joshua didn't budge. Without looking up, he replied casually, "I'll look after her."Daniel's anger surged at Joshua's impudence. He demanded, "Hand her over to me."But Joshua remained resolute. "Natasha's my wife," he declared, implying his role as her husband made him the most suitable person to hold her.Seeing Daniel as only Natasha's acquaintance, Joshua felt it would be improper for Daniel to carry her. Moreover, he couldn't shake off a sense of aversion at the mere thought of it.Daniel was livid. He exclaimed, "You! What does it matter if she's your wife? I'm her—"But before Daniel could say "uncle", Joshua brushed past him without a word."Hey!" Daniel seethed as he saw how Joshua disregarded him.The Sullivan family's bodyguards weren't ones to b
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Daniel trailed behind Joshua and watched Natasha the whole time. His nervous demeanor was apparent as he followed.Meanwhile, Joshua strode ahead, his tall stature and athletic build allowing him to move swiftly although he was carrying Natasha.Daniel was a doctor used to spending a lot of time in surgery and dealing with a lot of work. Besides his hospital duties, he managed a lab that utilized traditional and modern medicines, which kept him busy all day.Due to his demanding schedule, Daniel wasn't in great physical shape and had to jog to keep up with Joshua's fast pace.Suddenly, Daniel noticed that Joshua was walking slower, which confused him. He hesitantly shifted his focus from Natasha to Joshua.Joshua appeared serious, with a tight jaw and a distant, thoughtful gaze. Daniel felt frustrated seeing Joshua distracted while Natasha was suffering from a dangerously high fever.Typically, a fever could be managed with shots and medication, but Natasha's fever was severe.W
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He didn't know where this sense of loss came from, but it hung over Joshua like a low-pressure system and seemed impossible to dispel. His expression visibly darkened. Yet, he seemed to want to maintain his dignity and didn't want Natasha to discern his sense of loss. So Joshua pursed his lips, forcefully suppressing the feeling and putting on a blank expression. He seemed indifferent to Natasha's proposed condition."How about it? Does Mr. Grayson need more time to consider?" Natasha sat calmly in her chair, tilting her head slightly. She was confident this time that Joshua would definitely agree. Although she felt a bit uneasy about using Philip's life as leverage against Joshua, she believed it was the best option at the moment. Given Joshua's personality, using trivial things as leverage wouldn't pose any threat to him. Besides family members' lives, everything else was insignificant to him. She had no other choice.As Natasha spoke, her eyebrows furrowed lightly, and her
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As soon as Joshua heard Natasha mention there were conditions, he instantly had a bad feeling. Although Natasha didn't explicitly state the conditions, Joshua understood that they definitely wouldn't be easy."What conditions are you talking about?" He propped his chin up with his hand, looking at Natasha seriously.Natasha smiled and raised her lips. "What are the conditions? You should know."Joshua was slightly stunned. He knew what the conditions were?He furrowed his brows earnestly, trying hard to figure out what conditions Natasha was talking about.Could it be…"Are you trying to make it a condition to drive Natalie away from the Grayson Villa?" Joshua raised an eyebrow. Considering recent events, Joshua couldn't think of any other conditions.As soon as this was said, Natasha was momentarily dumbfounded.What was he talking about?Natasha tried to find a word to describe Joshua's thoughts, but after a long time, she couldn't bring herself to say it. Joshua's train of
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Natasha blinked her eyes. It seemed that Joshua was anticipating her rejection in advance."Since you can enter the Sullivan residence, your relationship with them must be extraordinary."It's not like people with Joshua's and Natalie's status could enter. But Natasha could, which undoubtedly indicated that she still had something to hide from him."Since you have this relationship with the Sullivans, helping Grandfather should be a simple matter."As soon as these words came out, Natasha sneered, "Simple matter?""Although I do have some connection with the Sullivans, it's not to the extent where I can freely arrange the Sullivans miracle worker's schedule."The position of the Sullivan's miracle worker is well-known. Since you are aware of it, you shouldn't say such things. You're overestimating me."Natasha was blatantly lying and trying to deceive Joshua."Someone with the status of the Sullivan's miracle worker would only save someone if he wanted to. If he doesn't have th
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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 had been the president for a long time, and his whole demeanor was daunting, seemingly suffocating others with his pressure.Natasha sat in her seat. Even if she deliberately avoided looking up at Joshua, she could still feel the scalp-tingling sensation.His gaze was just too sharp. She couldn't ignore it even if she wanted to."Uh… Didn't you just say you don't like these dishes? Do you want them all removed?" Natasha awkwardly changed the subject."I'll listen and remove it now. I'll call the waiter in to take them away." After saying that, Natasha lowered her gaze and pressed the button on the table to call the waiter outside on standby.Joshua remained silent. His gaze fixed on Natasha without wavering.It made Natasha feel even more trapped.Her mind was already in a mess at the moment. She regretted that she had spoken too hastily earlier without thinking.She had never let slip of anything during her time in the Grayson Villa.What was happening now? Just a few
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She was trying hard to change the subject.But Joshua looked at the dish, his mind filled with the image of Jacob's face and the various rejections he had faced during his youth.This made him very uncomfortable."I won't eat it. Take it away," Joshua said coldly with disdain."This dish… actually tastes very good. You can try it. Don't have a prejudice against it." Natasha tried to calm Joshua's mood.But he clearly had little patience. He roared angrily, "Take it away!""I don't want to see this dish!"The sound made Natasha's hand tremble as she held the plate."Alright, alright, I'll take it away. Why are you so fierce?" Natasha bit her lip, took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing her rising anger, and then withdrew the dish of delicious cheese curds."Then have some other dishes." She gestured to the several dishes on the table.But unexpectedly, Joshua's face turned even worse. His gaze swept over the dishes on the table, his brows deeply furrowed, looking very dissati
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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
