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.”

never mentioned finally avenging the death of his parents because Sam wasn't the only one

only be

smiled faintly. “Thank you, but

Natalie arched

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

remember her

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

satisfaction. “Good to

had forgotten about it?”

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

flags of color at his unexpectedly corny words. “Cut it out. Sam has been

eyes drifted to the corridor that Sam disappeared in. “No

her arm around his elbow,

she spied a police car at a distance. Sam was getting in, escorted by

if he could feel her gaze on him, he turned, and their eyes

on Shane's sleeves. “He's looking

know.” He returned Sam's

contact first and

shoulder twice as she

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