Then, I hung up the phone. Having done so, I hailed a taxi and rushed over to Natalie’s house.

About half an hour later, I arrived at her house. By then, she was already home.

 

The moment I opened the door and stepped in, I was greeted by the sight of Natalie cheerfully washing fruits and John sitting on the couch in the living room.

Upon seeing the scumbag, my wrath flared at once. How dare he show his face here?

Just when I was about to lay into him, Natalie spotted me and quickly ushered me in.

 

“You’re back, Anna? Quick, come and have some fruits. I bought a lot on my way home.”

Coming over to me, Natalie took my arm and dragged me into the house.

At that moment, John had also caught sight of me. The look in his eyes as he gazed at me was smug and defiant.

 

As she pulled me into the house, I pointed at John on the couch and turned to her with barely restrained anger.

“Why is he here? Didn’t I say I’ve got something important to tell you? Why did you bring him home?”

 

Initially, I was going to tell her that he was a scumbag. But now that he was here, I was truly caught in a difficult position.

the other, so just say whatever

present, Natalie had already opened her heart

had to say. Furthermore, she might not believe me anymore even if I were to

he’s a scumbag?” I proclaimed loudly as I pointed at John,

off guard by my sudden outburst. When

could you say that about John? He’s now

Natalie had ever raised her voice

not a decent person, so don’t be taken in by him! Do you know that he

about it. She would know sooner or

Natalie heard that, she frowned and regarded me

to her, it still aroused her suspicions since we had been best friends for many

marring her face, she eyed John with suspicion clouding

his feet and explained urgently, “I don’t know what your friend is saying, Nat! Why would she slander me like this? I love you wholeheartedly, and you should know

affection in the world. Being besotted with him then, Natalie would naturally trust him, but I could

say that you’re cheating on me?

his words. While she wouldn’t doubt me, she

I’m your boyfriend. How could you believe an outsider over

didn’t expect Natalie to be swayed by my words, for his expression turned

remained in Natalie’s eyes, he abruptly

slandering me when I have no past grievances with you? Natalie and I love each other, so why

mouth sounded exceedingly caustic. I merely stared at

He’s obviously feeling stricken by guilt now, yet he’s still playing the victim and

your relationship. As I said, John Young, I’ll never allow you to hurt Natalie!” I retorted without giving him an

was no longer any pretense of civility between us, so I was determined to lay everything into the open and reveal his true colors to

going too far, Ms. Garcia. I really love Natalie, so how could I possibly do anything to betray her? I don’t know why you’re slandering me such, but

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