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

hands fisted, and

same went for



her arms, unbothered. “Ms. Smith, your

remark

stared at her coldly. “Ms. Graham, it's indeed wrong of them to butt in, but it doesn't mean that

touched

Natalie placed her hands on

cold sneer. “But in my opinion, these two

did you just say about my children?” Natalie's face darkened, and her

How dare she say that my children are

likewise livid, and their tiny hands clenched into

and I aren't

silent, the look in his eyes

it was as though she saw Shane when Connor

woman recovered her composure and mockingly questioned, “Is that not true? Although the two of you address Shane as Daddy, is he really even your father? You both are merely a burden to



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