Rebirth Of Vengeance

Chapter 10

Natalie's pulse quickened, and she clutched her chest. "You nearly gave me a heart attack!" she declared, her lips a vibrant red

as they formed a playful pout, her eyes dancing with a liveliness that Easton had never witnessed.

He was more accustomed to a Natalie who was calm and steady always having dinner ready and waiting for him. This spirited version was a pleasant surprise.

Easton had been through the wringer when he'd lost his sight, and Natalie had been his unwavering support. If not for her conflicts with Jennifer, they could have had a peaceful life together.

Noting Easton's silence, Natalie continued. "Ex, if you've got issues, maybe a vet can help. You had me sign those divorce papers at Jennifer's birthday party, and I left with nothing. You signed them too, and now it's final."

She gave a scornful laugh and continued, "You want me to come back home? You must be joking. I've made space for you and your perfect partner. Now, please, just leave me alone."

spoke, the memories of their arguments over Jennifer came flooding back, and Natalie was reminded of how she always had to be the one to apologize. Overwhelmed by the recollection of her humiliation, she slapped herself sharply. Easton's eyebrows knitted together in concern

snap out of it, to stop

nerve with Easton, his eyes darkening as he

a playful grin. His

reached out, cooing, "Pick

doting smile, replied, "Arms might give out, but I can give you a piggyback. You've got some heft to you." Natalie slapped his shoulder playfully. "Watch it. Saying a woman is heavy is asking for trouble." James was silent, genuinely worried that her words might come back to haunt him. "Alright, let's get you home. Your foot is badly hurt,

for me when I can't taste a thing?" Natalie questioned, finally realizing why her mouth was

on." James patted his

feeling washed over Natalie as she lay on his back, her voice choked. "James, let's go home." In her previous life, her brother was murdered by a hitman sent by Jennifer. She hoped that by avoiding Easton this time, she could prevent that tragedy. James sensed the strangeness in her tone and felt a pang in

why do you care where I go? We're divorced, just like