Natalie was surprised.

As Catherine had mentioned, it was best to see Sam one last time, on account of their marital relationship.

After all, she did fall in love with him once upon a time.

Shane didn't try to get rid of Catherine. Instead, he trailed behind her.

She was no longer a part of the Thompson family. Hence, he didn't feel comfortable ordering an outsider around.

Soon, the trial began, and Sam was brought to the stand.

Natalie was taken aback at his pale and haggard appearance filled with trepidation, similar to Susan's from before.

Sam's gaze caught Shane and Natalie, and his lips parted as if to speak before compressing into a thin line while being led to the front of the courtroom.

The court session proceeded for three hours before a sentence was passed, and Sam was given the death penalty.

Though Shane had expected that, upon hearing the verdict, still his hands trembled.

Natalie felt the tremor coursing through his body and gently covered his hands with hers. “Congratulations on one less enemy, Darling.”

avenging the death of his parents because

would only be achieved after she was

you, but

Natalie arched her

hearing, I gave you a carload of roses as a congratulatory gift. You said you would get

he would remember her promise and definitely not

worry. I didn't forget about it. You'll get it a few days later. It's still a work

nodded in satisfaction.

had forgotten about it?” Natalie rolled her eyes

fine with that.

“Cut it out. Sam has been

disappeared in. “No need. I've said everything needed to be

her arm around his elbow, and stood

they exited the courthouse, she spied a police car at

her gaze on

sleeves. “He's looking at

He returned Sam's

ten seconds. Shane broke eye contact first and took Natalie's hand, walking away in the

as she

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