Chapter 37

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Wendy's smile was as gentle as a whisper. "I've got this," she said, her eyes showing a mix of thanks and resolve.

"I'll pick something I really love," she added, her gaze softening. "Get some rest; you've been worn out. Natalie's been a disruption since she returned. I'll find her a place outside to live

Helping Natalie find a place of her own was Wendy's best idea. She couldn't abandon her own family, despite their complicated relationship.

Wendy heard that Natalie had quit school early and figured she was probably struggling financially post-divorce. Despite the pain from Natalie's past actions, Wendy decided to support her financially, but no more than that.

seeing her

suggested, his concern as fake as a three-dollar bill. "No

blame. If anyone's at fault, it's you. I can't have a daughter who wants to break up her parents' happiness in my home. Easton returned to a silent home, the lack of Natalie's presence hitting him harder than

him, yet he often ignored the careful attention she had shown him for two years. Feeling restless, Easton decided a shower was in order, hoping it would clear his mind. But even as he headed upstairs, the thought of Natalie on a date, laughing and smiling at someone else, made his stomach churn. Upon returning home, Natalie hoped to have a private conversation with Valerie upstairs.

this very moment?"

a partner who's worthy of you, someone who won't

focus on myself, my business, and making Grandpa proud." Valerie patted Natalie's back, glad that Natalie had finally come to her senses. "That's what I want to hear. The

to dive into the books, headed to the study,

taking in the familiar surroundings. She smiled,

start.

Natalie's phone buzzed her awake. Seeing Easton's name on the screen, she recalled their meeting

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