After Marrying My Boss

Chapter 405

“I abandoned my child? Why would you say that?” I asked in a mild voice as I stared at Natalie calmly.

“The Shaw family said so when they revealed your disappearance back then. Anna, I don't believe that you're such a person. You're my best friend, and I know you very well. You'd never do such a thing, right?”

Natalie regarded me with anxiety plain on her face. Although she said she believed me, I knew that she was actually very nervous right then.

Meanwhile, my blood ran cold after I heard her words. I never thought that the Shaw family would be so despicable. Lincoln was the one who kicked me out of the family, yet they had the nerve to push all the responsibility onto me later on.

Recalling that I had once lived with that family, I felt a shiver run down my spine. In the past, they were all kind and amiable to me, but I never expected them to be so ruthless. Or perhaps I had been thinking of them too kindly.

“Are you sure it was the Shaw family who said that?” I questioned once more, staring right into Natalie's eyes.

“Of course. If it weren't for the Shaw family announcing your disappearance, I wouldn't have known about it. Anna, will you tell me why you did that? I'm sure you must have a reason for doing so.”

Natalie eyed me apprehensively, her voice taking on a hint of urgency.

Locking gazes with her, I inhaled deeply and suppressed the wrath within me. In a solemn voice, I queried, “Natalie, will you believe me if I say I never did such a thing? That's my child. Do you think I could bear leaving him?”

She was my best friend. I did not care what others thought of me, but I did not want my best friend to misunderstand me.

Hearing that, Natalie looked into my eyes intently. A long time passed before she nodded firmly. “I trust you. I know you're a person who cares a lot about relationships, so you'd never abandon your child.”

Her tone was unwavering when she spoke, brimming with conviction toward me.

“Anna, I still don't understand why you left back then. Weren't you and Michael a loving couple when I visited you at the hospital shortly after you'd given birth? But why did you leave just a month later?”

Natalie was silent for a while before she looked at me once more with bafflement in her eyes.

“You're asking why I left back then? Do you really think Michael and I are a loving couple? That was just a fleeting blissful moment of our marriage. As for why I left, I think the Shaw family should know that better than anyone else.” I sneered.

As I recalled Lincoln's ruthlessness toward me once upon a time, the loathing within me surged again.

“It's related to the Shaw family?”

Natalie seemingly understood something after hearing my response. Her brows furrowed, and bemusement showed in her eyes.

“I'll tell you about it next time. You only need to know that the person I love the most in this world is my child. I came back this time because I want to take my child back.”

I did not want to bring up those sad memories of the past anymore, nor did I want her to know about my past sufferings. If I were to tell her everything, she would undoubtedly be dismayed.

Upon seeing that I had no plans to divulge anything, Natalie did not pursue it further.

“I trust you, Anna. No matter your decision, I'll support you!”

She looked at me with conviction as she gripped my hands tightly.

After chatting with her for a while longer, I went to the office.

Nicholas was in my office, sitting at my desk. I eyed him in mystification, not quite comprehending why he was sitting in my spot.

“Are you waiting for me here? Is something the matter?” I asked evenly while taking in his expressionless face.

“Michael's secretary just called and said that he'll be coming to our office in half an hour.”

Nicholas' voice was flat, rendering his emotions indiscernible. However, I could sense from his gaze on me that he was not in a good mood.

At the mention of Michael's name, my gaze flickered. Nonetheless, I promptly masked my emotions. Looking at him, I inquired in the same even tone, “Why is he coming over?”

“Can you not guess why he's coming over? Naturally, it's because of you.”

While saying that, he let his gaze linger on me, observing my expression. He seemed exceedingly displeased over Michael's visit, probably jealous.

My movement halted, but I continued straightening the items on my desk the next second. “Got it.”

“Anna, I hope you don't waver no matter what he says to you. It's not just because of the company's interests but also because of... me. You know my feelings toward you. I hope that I'll be the person who keeps you company by your side in the end.”

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255