As realization dawned upon Natalie, she gave a bitter chuckle before turning around and heading back to the room.

When Sean saw her leaving, his thin lips curved upward, and he started walking toward the villa.

Staring at his back, Jacqueline slowly clenched her hands into fists, her face contorting even further.

“Just you wait, Sean Thompson!” she hissed through gritted teeth.

In the room, Natalie sat on the bed with her head lowered, deep in thought.

At that precise moment, a knock sounded on the room door.

She lifted her head and cast her gaze over; yet, said nothing at all.

She knew who was there, for she couldn't think of anyone else save Sean and Jacqueline.

the door. Furthermore, it was their territory,

door was pushed open from

the light. When he saw Natalie sitting on the bed, the curve of his lips became all the more distinct. “You know what? Wives in ancient times sit on the edge of the bed just like you're doing, awaiting their

his words, Natalie's face flushed bright

to her feet and glowered

be? While there's a grudge between us, I'm still his cousin's wife! Such a

a joke, chuckling lowly. “You have hurt me by accusing me such, Nat. Do you know why I brought you

kept mum, the look in her eyes fixated on him

fly into a temper

that he was drawing ever closer to her without any signs of halting in his steps. She took a few steps back.

a deaf ear to her demand, Sean continued

recourse, Natalie could only

wall, trapping her with no way out. He dipped his head and gazed down at her. “I brought you here because I want to be with you. You know I love you. In fact, I've always loved you. I longed to snatch you away from Shane, and I've finally succeeded. Now, you're no longer his wife to me. Instead, you're mine. Therefore, how could you say that I'm

she guffawed. “What's this about me being your wife after you snatched me, Sean? Let me tell you that it's not the case. I'm

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