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.

start, seeing her as a

her that old apartment on the outskirts," he suggested, his concern as fake as a three-dollar

I was thinking." Wendy agreed with a nod, her thoughts turning to Natalie. 'Natalie, it's not me you should blame. If anyone's at fault, it's you. I can't have a daughter who wants to break up her parents' happiness in

malicious had gotten to 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. However, Valerie had other plans. "I need some reading time," Valerie insisted, pulling away. "I'm heading to your study." Natalie frowned in confusion. "The books

this very moment?"

was clear. "I'm diving into some romance novels to find you a partner who's worthy of you, someone who won't cause you the heartache

that. I won't go back to Easton," she promised, rushing over to hug Valerie tightly. "I've learned my lesson. I'm going to 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 stars say you and Maurice are

dive into the books, headed to the study,

the

start.

meeting at the courthouse. She picked up

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