The phone call was from Yulia.

“Mom,” Natalie greeted and pressed her cell phone against her ear while she rolled the car window down.

“Baby girl, I'm returning tomorrow,” Yulia said over the phone.

Immediately, Natalie's back stiffened. “Tomorrow?”

“What happened? It seems like you don't want me to return,” Yulia narrowed her eyes as she spoke.

“What do you mean? Mom, stop joking around.” Natalie forced out a laugh while her gaze darted in a panic.

“Alright, I'll stop teasing you. Harrison, that old fool, has already sent the subpoena overseas. As a result, I've been forced to return and take legal action.” Yulia pouted in frustration.

“How long will the court session last?” Natalie turned to glance out the window.

“The preliminary trial will take place on the day after tomorrow. All Harrison has left is you and your brother. I'm certain that he wants one of his children to take care of him when he's older. However, I won't let him have his way. Judging by our current situation, we might need to go through several lawsuits!” Yulia's mood darkened as she explained.

“I think so too.” Natalie nodded in agreement.

Yulia scoffed. “If he wants to go to court, I will play along and make him pay up until he has nothing left under his name!”

“Mom, you have all my support!” Natalie cheered and pumped her fists in the air.

“Alright, I have a flight at ten in the morning tomorrow. I'll land around six in the evening. Baby girl, don't forget to pick me up at the airport, okay?” Yulia informed her.

“Don't worry. I won't forget about it.” Natalie let out a bitter smile.

doomed. If Mom comes back, she'll find out that I'm in a relationship with Shane. I hope that she won't explode in anger when she realizes

help but shake her head in exasperation. “Ms. Smith, Mr. Shane

head and was greeted by the sight of Shane

opened the back door before he sank into the seat beside Natalie.

Natalie asked with

temples as he replied. The tone of

by his mood. Yet, she was caught between a rock and a hard

car!” Shane

to the villa or the

turned to Natalie, gesturing for her to answer the

I don't need the rest,” Natalie spoke up with a

aren't pregnant?” Silas whirled around in

was a false

the internet when she exited the hospital. It

I'm part of the unlucky

turned to Shane with a regretful

Shane was delighted when he received the news. But now, all

comment any further. Instead, he

ring adorned on her finger and handed it to Shane. “I'm returning this to you,”

me? What do you mean?” Instead of accepting the ring,

murmured and averted her eyes

because you were pregnant?” Shane's hands balled into fists as he spoke.

how she

stammered for an excuse, “O-Of course not!

finish. With that, he closed his

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