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."

at their own daughter. She was still mulling over what Natalie had said, which led her to ponder

anger flared. "How can you talk about our daughter like that? If it weren't for the mix-up, she would have been just as

couldn't afford to wait any longer; he needed his daughter to marry Easton to secure his

a word, he turned and

aback, and Nick's

Jennifer said urgently. "Easton isn't like other guys. He's been kind

why I'm pushing for a quick marriage. Once you get married and have a child, he'll be bound to

nodded silently, acknowledging her words. "I won't forget." He then

bath and felt a pang of guilt as she saw Nick

you sleep better tonight and be ready for work tomorrow. The company

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

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