Chapter 36

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Easton frowned as Nick spoke, his words resonating. "I want her happiness, but she's been relentless. Her jealousy over your attention to Jennifer has made life hell for her. If she'd admitted to saving Mrs. Spencer, Jennifer wouldn't have been mistreated."

Easton's gaze sharpened, recalling Xavier's words. In this family, no one seemed to care about Natalie, always blaming her when things went wrong.

He paused, realizing he'd done the same, always assuming the worst about Natalie without ever seeking the truth. Yet, everything she did seemed to push his buttons.

Nick's voice was laced with regret. "Easton, Natalie's been tough on you. She's uneducated and unemployed. Now that your divorce is final, I'm relieved. When you and Jennifer marry and settle down, we parents can finally relax."

since they were directed at their own daughter. She was still mulling over what Natalie had said, which

talk about our daughter like that? If it weren't for the mix-up, she would have been just as successful. You should be ashamed of yourself!" She stood up and stormed

any longer; he needed his daughter to marry Easton to

face darkened, and without a word, he turned and

taken aback, and Nick's

been kind to me

you two. That's why I'm pushing for a quick marriage. Once you get married and have a child, he'll be bound to you for life." Jennifer rolled her eyes and stood up, her face cold. "Dad, we

her words. "I won't forget." He then headed to the kitchen

bath and felt a pang of guilt as she saw Nick enter the

better tonight and be ready for work tomorrow. The company needs you at your best," Nick said,

the tonic with a soft smile, Nick's eyes betrayed a sly

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