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...”

putting Mommy in a tight spot!” Connor interjected before Natalie had

hands fisted, and he

went



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

remark infuriated

Graham, it's indeed wrong of them to butt in, but it doesn't mean that

children felt touched upon hearing

placed her hands on their shoulders

sneer. “But in my opinion,

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

How dare she say that my

livid, and their tiny hands

true! Connor and I aren't what you say

look in his

was as though she saw

moment, the haughty 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



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