“An old woman?” Natalie asked curiously. “What did she look like?”

“She had a mole on her face. She was also dressed in a flashy style,” Sally described as she recalled the old woman's appearance.

The corners of Natalie's mouth tugged upward and she instantly knew who it was. She held her forehand in her hand. Feeling dumbfounded, she said, “Sal, was that old woman called Mercede?”

“Yes! That's it. That's her name.” Sally slapped her forehead. “Oh man, I swear I remembered her name when she introduced herself the second time. I guess my memory's not as good, huh? I'm lucky to have you remind me of her again. Say, how'd you know her name was Mercede? Have you met her by any chance?”

“My mentor's name is Mercede, remember?” Natalie replied.

Sally's jaw dropped. “Oh of course! How could I forget? So she's your mentor, huh?”

“Yup.” Natalie nodded. “I told her where I was staying when I came here for my competition. She told me she'd meet me, but I didn't think it would be so fast.”

Mercede was one of the judges in the final round of the international competition. Hence, Natalie was surprised that Mercede came to visit her.

“I'm sorry, Nat. I didn't realize that she was your mentor. I would have invited her in if I knew that...” Sally said apologetically.

it's going to be fine. I'll just give her

“Alright.” Sally nodded.

Mercede's number once she hung up the call with Sally. I wonder why she's here at

didn't

wasn't worried that Mercede was in danger just because the latter didn't pick up her call. After all, she was

up with something, that's why she didn't pick

decided to

once she sees

evening, Natalie and Sean met at a

private room and instead opted for a seat in

crowded with people, at least I would be safe. This way, I don't need to worry about what Sean would do to me. I'm

was thinking. “Are you really that afraid of me?” He rested his cheeks on

of someone who

still hung up on what happened last

happened last time.” Natalie took a sip of water and continued, “Besides, that, I'm your cousin-in-law. So it's best if you address me by my

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