Natalie truly wanted to know what exactly she had done wrong.

After all, the feeling of being kept in the dark was a heavy cross to bear.

“Why should I tell you, Ms. Smith? How will it benefit me?” Jacqueline drawled, flipping her wig.

At that, Natalie bit her lower lip. “How about this? You can propose a stipulation, and I’ll agree as long as it’s within reason.”

“You’re sure about that?” Jacqueline’s eyes glinted.

Natalie nodded in affirmation. “Yes.”

“Alright, then. I want you to leave Shane. Go far away with your children, and it’s best if you leave J City. Well? Can you do that?” Jacqueline stared right at her with a cold gleam in her eyes.

All at once, Natalie’s eyes widened a touch. Never had she imagined that Jacqueline would propose such a stipulation.

“Don’t you think you’re being unreasonable, Ms. Graham? I said you can propose a stipulation as long as it’s within reason. This stipulation of yours…”

“I don’t think this stipulation of mine is unreasonable.” Jacqueline spread her hands. “It’s within your capability, isn’t it, Ms. Smith? To me, anything beyond your capability is unreasonable. Besides, it won’t hurt you nor require you to sacrifice your life. It’s simple, no? How is it unreasonable?”

 

“You’re simply…”

putting Mommy in a tight spot!” Connor interjected before

 

tiny hands fisted, and he

went

crossed her arms, unbothered. “Ms. Smith, your two children really lack

remark infuriated Natalie

the woman stared at her coldly. “Ms. Graham, it’s indeed wrong of them to butt in, but it doesn’t mean that they lack manners. They are merely defending their

children felt touched upon

placed her hands on their shoulders and

lips curved into a cold sneer. “But in my opinion, these two bastards have no manners

say about my children?” Natalie’s face darkened, and her voice was icy cold without

say that

were likewise livid, and their

true! Connor and I aren’t what you say we

her brother kept silent, the look in his eyes as he stared at Jacqueline

was as though she saw Shane when Connor

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