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Who's the Substitute Now? Chapter 582
Natasha was momentarily at a loss for words as she watched Daniel gasp for air. She extended her hand and gently patted his back to comfort him."If Joshua didn't save you, you might not wake up at all. We have to settle this with the Turners!" Daniel exclaimed."It's not as serious as you're making it out to be," Natasha said, trying to calm him down.She never imagined Daniel would react so strongly to hearing Carly's name. Worried that Daniel might confront the Turners if she didn't intervene, she felt compelled to step in."How can you say it's not serious?" Daniel's tone rose. "The Turners raised such a spoiled daughter and aren't even embarrassed about it. It's just shameful."Feeling unable to talk him down, Natasha let out a quiet sigh.When she spotted Jane walking toward them with drinks, Natasha motioned for her to bring them over. Jane approached to offer them the tray. Natasha picked out a cup of calming tea and handed it to Daniel."Uncle Daniel, have some tea to c
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The car had been parked outside for quite a while. With every passing second, Natasha seemed more hesitant to open the car door.While others might have grown impatient with her, Daniel stayed calm. Sitting beside her in silence, Daniel's eyes were tender, expressing an elder's kind concern.He didn't want to add any pressure to Natasha.He respected her feelings upon returning home, understanding that emotions could be overwhelming. So, he patiently waited, giving her the space she needed.As time passed, a few helpers hurried over. They were keen to help Daniel by opening the car door and ushering them inside. But Daniel noticed their approach and subtly gestured for them to step back.Sitting in the car, Natasha focused on her breath until her heart calmed down.Getting out was a step she knew she had to take.Natasha knew she couldn't avoid returning to the Sullivan residence forever. With the inevitability of returning there looming, she decided it was time to gather her co
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As Natasha walked on, she suddenly felt disoriented, as if she had lost her way.Sullivan Villa seemed to have undergone recent renovations, with many areas appearing different.The place felt both familiar and unfamiliar at the same time as Natasha wandered through the transformed landscape.She could only go with her gut and keep moving forward.Natasha ended up at the tall wall by the water, with black tiles on top and a cool wavy design at the highest part. There was no way forward.Feeling a bit awkward, Natasha scratched her head as she hesitated in front of the wall.Now, she had no choice but to wait for her uncle to catch up. Yet, despite waiting patiently, there was no sign of Daniel."Lost your way after being away for so long?" A warm voice suddenly reached her ears.Natasha turned toward the sound.In front of her stood a man in his 50s, dressed in a black silk shirt and loose trousers. Despite his age, there wasn't a single gray hair on his head.Natasha's eyes
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Natalie held her wine glass, lost in thought as she watched Joshua's silhouette. She couldn't help but wonder if she should be the one to reach out and comfort him.Inside her head, two conflicting voices were at war.One of the voices whispered, "Joshua sneaked off to see Natasha this morning. That's a big deal. It means he's not only emotionally invested in her but also physically drifting away."The reason behind Joshua's dark mood is all because of Natasha, that shameless woman!"Natalie felt a knot in her throat, utterly disgusted by it all.While she could overlook Joshua's past actions for Natasha, this particular incident crossed a line. It just made her feel sick to her stomach.She felt a strong sense of injustice and had all sorts of mixed-up feelings. Most of it was because she was jealous of Natasha, but she also felt angry and disgusted.And seriously, why should she be the one constantly apologizing and bending over backward?It was pretty clear Joshua didn't giv
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Natalie's mind buzzed with endless possibilities at the thought of Philip regaining his consciousness.Among all the possibilities swirling in her head, one thing was clear: Philip waking up would only spell trouble for her.Natalie's gaze was fixed on the phone screen. She clenched her fists tightly as she struggled to calm herself down.She was torn. Should she answer this call for Joshua?She couldn't make a decision. She was genuinely afraid of answering the phone and hearing Philip's voice—it would terrify her.Natalie clenched and relaxed her hands in a constant cycle of uncertainty. Hovering her hand over the phone, she hesitated to answer the call.She couldn't tell how long the phone had been ringing, but eventually, it stopped.Natalie's fingers finally relaxed, and she leaned over, taking deep breaths.She slowly walked over to the phone and held it in her hand.The moment she got hold of the phone, her mind began to wander. She found herself tempted to unlock it an
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If Joshua's password was really Natasha's birthday, Natalie felt like she would go crazy. She would go completely crazy.Her hand holding the phone trembled. She forcefully calmed herself down and tried to enter Natasha's birthday.As she typed in the password, she suddenly stopped halfway.She realized she didn't even know Natasha's birthday. In fact, she didn't know anything about Natasha.The only thing she knew about Natasha was that she was an orphan abandoned by her mother and also loved to steal other women's men.Natalie couldn't help reflecting on herself. She knew too little about Natasha.There was a saying that knowing yourself and the enemy would allow you to be victorious. Shouldn't she take the initiative to carefully investigate Natasha?With this thought, Natalie squinted, realizing she had underestimated Natasha.Just as she was deep in thought, the phone rang again.Natalie stared at the screen. It was still the same familiar name and familiar ringtone. It a
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"Josh, it's Grandpa! Do you think he's awake?"Seeing Joshua approaching her, Natalie quickly put on a surprised and happy expression, as if eager to know Philip would be fine.Joshua couldn't bother to reply to Natalie. He was too excited. He grabbed the phone and answered the call immediately.Once he placed the phone to his ear, a long and quick conversation started.However, the call was not in speaker mode, so even if Natalie pricked up her ears, she couldn't hear what the caller was saying.She was very anxious, desperate to know what Philip was saying. This was a matter of life and death for her.Natalie gritted her teeth nervously and paced around Joshua, trying to eavesdrop on their conversation.However, Joshua wasn't as excited as she expected him to be. Instead, he was frowning, and the black pupils in his eyes seemed as cold as a frozen lake.Natalie was suddenly puzzled.Something was wrong. If Philip was awake, shouldn't Joshua be happy? Why was he frowning like
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Joshua's expression became extremely sullen. When he heard those words, his eyebrows furrowed tightly, and his face became exceedingly gloomy.Natalie naturally noticed the change in his expression, but she persisted in picking at Joshua's emotional wounds as if disregarding his grim demeanor."Josh, what should we do now? If you hadn't left, Grandpa would definitely have been saved. What else did the doctor say? Does Grandpa still have a chance to survive?"If he really doesn't have a chance anymore…" Natalie paused abruptly, then continued, "No, no. He will still have a chance. Grandpa is such a good person. God will not treat him poorly."Natalie talked non-stop, making Joshua more and more depressed."Josh, I originally wanted to help you look for the Sullivan family's miracle worker. In fact, I tried to look for him, but I'm someone without any influence."The Sullivan family's miracle worker… he didn't even bother to respond to me."Although her words didn't mention Joshua
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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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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
