Nothing made sense, so Natalie bit her lip and shrugged off her confusion.

No matter what, we will know the truth when Sean is caught.

Right then, footsteps could be heard from the staircase.

Both Natalie and Joyce jerked their heads back to see Jacqueline coming down the stairs while holding the rail for support.

Flashing a warm smile, Jacqueline greeted them. “Ms. Smith, Ms. Rivers.”

“Hello, Ms. Graham,” Joyce replied with a polite nod.

Jacqueline’s gaze landed on Joyce. “Ms. Rivers, are you here to visit Ms. Smith?”

“Yes.” Joyce took a sip of the tea Mrs. Wilson prepared for them.

“Oh, I see. I won’t disturb you then. Have fun!” Jacqueline spun on her heels and walked toward the garden.

After she left, Joyce lowered her voice and whispered, “Nat, didn’t you tell me she’s dating Dr. Baker now? Why is she still here?”

 

“Dr. Baker said she’ll move out after he finishes decorating the room,” explained Natalie as she drank her water.

Joyce nodded in acknowledgement. “Oh, that sounds better. She shouldn’t be staying here. You’re married to Mr. Shane, and she’s his childhood sweetheart who still has feelings for him. It’s ridiculous to have his wife and childhood sweetheart stay under the same roof.”

 

response and said

pursed her lips. “Huh. Isn’t Mr. Shane afraid you’ll end up fighting

that. Let’s talk about something else.” Natalie didn’t want to continue discussing Jacqueline for the latter might overhear

shrugged nonchalantly and changed the

joined her

room and went back

her

down the pencil she was holding and picked up her phone.

for a moment before

voice sounded from the other

her

low chuckle. “I’m glad you recognized my voice at

are you calling

the comrades who needed to rely on each other to escape

Now, they were enemies.

Natalie’s icy reply, Sean’s heart sank. He swiftly regained his composure and chuckled. “Well, we’ve been through a lot.

talking nonsense, I shall hang up!” Natalie

of you. Fine, I shall be honest.

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