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…”

tight spot!” Connor interjected before Natalie had finished

 

fisted, and he glared at

same went for

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

remark

Graham, it’s indeed wrong of them to butt in, but it doesn’t mean that they lack manners. They are merely

felt touched upon hearing that.

fine.” Natalie placed her hands on their shoulders and patted them

in my opinion, these

children?” Natalie’s face darkened, and her voice was icy

How dare she say that

Sharon were likewise livid, and their tiny hands

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

his eyes as he stared at Jacqueline was

was as though

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