Chapter 20

Wendy was haunted by the sting of Natalie's words: "Being my biological mother doesn't give you a free pass. You always took Jennifer's side when I was wronged. If you'd shown me even a shred of sincerity, I wouldn't have cut ties so easily. But you didn't." These thoughts weighed heavily on Wendy. Jennifer, whom she'd raised to be kind and considerate, was her pride. But Natalie, who had just re-entered their lives, was a different story

Wendy had always favored Jennifer over Natalie, her own daughter. The more she thought about it, the more her discomfort grew.

"Wendy, Wendy," Nick called, pulling her from her thoughts.

She looked at him, her brow furrowed. "What's up?"

gentle but his concern seemingly forced. "You've seemed off lately. Maybe we should get you

checked

she said has been bothering

out a lot. Menopause is a

eye twitching at his insinuation. "You think I'm going through menopause? That

in her mind: "Soon, your tragic fate will begin, and it won't just be you. Your four sons and your parents will suffer too." She couldn't avoid considering the grim fate Natalie had spoken

eyes betrayed his unease, though he stayed quiet. "Has she found out

snapped. Nick sighed in relief as he approached Wendy, hugging her tightly. "I promise, I'll be up early to take you out for some

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