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!

cup of tea and lowered her eyes before uttering placidly, “Can I address you

“Sure.” Justin nodded.

sip of tea, Natalie cut to the chase. “Mr. Sutter, I heard from Mrs. Rivers that

you're right!”

questioned, “Mr. Sutter, are you pursuing Joyce because you take

replied

on her face, Natalie responded sarcastically, “Ha! Why am I asking such an absurd question! Of course, you go near Joyce because you like her. If you don't have any feelings for Joyce, but you're getting close to her

He could finally get a grasp of

that Natalie was treating him weirdly. She seemed to have a prejudice against him, although it was not up to the extent of loathing. However, there was an unmissable frigidness in her

be assuming that I don't like Joyce, fearing that I'm approaching her with an ulterior motive

out a chuckle. “Mrs. Thompson, I share the same sentiment as

to cut the crap. Mr. Sutter, am I right?” Natalie shot him a

smiled ambiguously. “Mrs. Thompson, what

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