That's it... Natalie squinted her eyes and looked intently into Justin's eyes. “Mr. Sutter, you don't seem really surprised to see me here. Not to mention, you're not astounded that I am Joyce's close friend. Would you mind explaining that? After all, we've never met each other, have we?”

Needless to say, Justin was well aware that Natalie tended to have a sense of vigilance toward him. He smiled resignedly and replied, “Sure, no issue on that. I wanted to know more about Joyce before looking for her in J City. Hence, I tried to find out about her current condition. That was when I came across your name. It's not something unusual, isn't it?”

Hmm... it makes sense indeed... Natalie pursed her lips and stopped questioning further. Moreover, she felt it was inappropriate to query too much in the presence of Joyce.

On the other hand, Joyce looked at Natalie and turned to look at Justin, puzzled. She grabbed their hands, urging them to take a seat. “Ah! Why're you both standing like lamp posts? Come on, take a seat!”

Both the guests burst out laughing and took their seats.

After pouring them a cup of tea each, Joyce told them, “Have a chat among yourself. I'll get changed first.”

The next moment, she headed straight toward her room.

Natalie's eyes lit up when Joyce walked away. Hmph! I have tons of questions to ask him! Now that she's not around, it's the best timing!

and lowered her eyes before uttering placidly,

“Sure.” Justin nodded.

the chase. “Mr. Sutter, I heard

you're right!”

the cup slightly, she questioned, “Mr. Sutter, are you pursuing Joyce

replied

question! Of course, you go near Joyce because you like her. If you don't have any feelings for Joyce,

brows. He could finally

have a prejudice against him, although it was not up to the extent of loathing. However,

assuming that I don't like Joyce, fearing that

chuckle. “Mrs. Thompson, I share the same sentiment

Natalie shot him a dagger, tightening the grip on the

smiled

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