Chapter 30

Nached from Wendy's words, the pressure feeling almost tangible. Despite the pain, she forced a brave smile

and

I Wendy in the eye. "Call it even? Wendy, we've never seen eye to eye. It's my victory because you've never played

fair with me."

Wendy's anger sparked. "Natalie, despite everything, we're family"

Natalie's reply was quick and to the point. "Then why did we sign those disownment papers?"

Wendy was left without a response, the weight of their decision settling in the air. She gazed at Natalie, recognizing her own youthful beauty in her, but all she felt was disappointment. "Natalie, you've really disappointed me."

silence. "You never gave

to see Valerie helping Lambert

when she addressed Lambert. "Grandpa, I missed

himself, 'Can't this little rascal spare me some embarrassment

declared sternly, "Screw you. You only reach out to Natalie when she serves your purposes. She's been mistreated by people like you. You have no right to be disappointed in her. The Shawn family is just a bunch of bullies." Wendy was astonished to see the person who had raised her daughter, now understanding why Natalie's behavior had

at Lambert, a simple old man, and pondered, 'Is he Natalie's grandfather? Why had

him?

his eyes sparkling, said to Natalie, "Don't waste that pretty dress. Let's go to a speed dating event. I met a chess buddy at the

25-year-old grandson just returned from studying abroad. He runs his own busi could be a

looking to settle down.

I've just become single after a messy relationship. Why should I rush into marriage?" "You're feeling down, which makes it a great time to meet someone new," Lambert said, grinning. "I've seen this guy's photos -he's handsome and rich. You'll like

is still technically my

concern etched on his face. "Natalie, didn't you tell me you

even before I did. On

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