Rebirth Of Vengeance

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?"

his concern seemingly forced. "You've seemed off

checked

What she said has been bothering me, she wondered to herself. "Do I look sick to you?" she asked Nick,

you've been zoning out a lot. Menopause is a thing, you know. Maybe

"You think

ominous warning echoed 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 of. Anger surged through Wendy as she confronted Nick. "Nick, don't you

eyes betrayed his unease, though he stayed quiet. "Has she found out something? Could she finally be suspicious

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