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.”

his parents because Sam wasn't the only one involved.

be achieved after she was

you, but where's

arched

you a carload of roses as a congratulatory gift. You said you would get me something too during Sam's trial. So, where

counting that he would remember her promise and definitely not demand to see

You'll get it a few days later. It's still a work in progress.” Mirth

satisfaction. “Good

about it?” Natalie rolled her

“I'm fine with that. Just give me yourself. You're

of color at his unexpectedly corny words. “Cut it out. Sam has been led away. Do you want

eyes drifted to the corridor that Sam disappeared in. “No need. I've said everything needed to

her arm around his elbow, and stood

she spied a police car at a

could feel her gaze on him, he turned,

sleeves. “He's looking at us,

know.” He returned

for ten seconds. Shane broke eye contact first and

twice as she tried to

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