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...”

in a tight spot!” Connor interjected before Natalie had finished

and he

went for



other hand, crossed her arms, unbothered. “Ms. Smith, your two children really lack manners to butt in when adults are

snide remark infuriated

the woman stared at her coldly. “Ms. Graham, it's indeed wrong of them to butt in, but it

children felt touched upon hearing that.

her hands on

in my opinion, these two bastards have no manners at

Natalie's face darkened, and her voice was icy

she say that my children

and Sharon were likewise livid, and their tiny hands clenched into

not true! Connor and I aren't what you say we

his eyes as he stared at Jacqueline

was as though she saw Shane when

in the next moment, the haughty woman recovered her composure and mockingly questioned, “Is that not true? Although the two of you address Shane as



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