Rebirth Of Vengeance

Chapter 54

Natalie heard her phone ring. She sniffled, wiped her tears, and forced a smile before answering. "James," she answered, her voice choked with emotion.

"Natalie, what happened? Who made you cry?" James asked, his tone filled with concern.

At that moment, Natalie just wanted to let her guard down completely. She had a brother, after all, someone she could turn to for comfort.

"James, I feel awful. My life is such a mess-cruel family, falling for a heartless jerk," she said. "I want to leave this place. Even the air here is disgusting, especially when I see Easton with Jennifer. Just the sight of them makes it feel like even the air is tainted." "Easton is such a bastard. I'll make sure they understand what it costs to lie," she was still very angry.

Natalie continued, "I still remember when he was bedridden, blind, and Jennifer ran off to another country with some guy because she didn't want to marry him. It was I who spent 30 million dollars, used every rare herb I could find, and spent a year curing him." "And in return, all I got was his baseless cruelty. James, how did I end up involved with someone like that?" she complained.

"Where are you right now?" James asked.

Natalie's sobs had stopped, and she managed a small smile. "Talking to you has helped. I'm be fine now. Besides, you and Valerie are all I have."

"Silly girl," James replied affectionately. "Didn't I tell you? We're your real family. Whatever it is, you come to us first. Don't waste your tears on people who don't deserve it. You're already amazing, Natalie-you light up the world around you."

"Now, no more crying. I'm heading home tonight anyway, and I was calling to ask what you'd like for dinner. I'll bring whatever you want," he added, his tone full of warmth.

Natalie smiled, her heart warming. After a moment's thought, she replied, "Bring me fried chicken. And get some shrimp for Valerie-she'll be staying with us for a while." Hearing the steadiness return to her voice, James felt relieved. "Okay! I'll be home at 6 P.M. Now, go get some rest, and no more tears over Easton. He's not worth it."

"Right! I know he isn't worth my tears. See you later, James!" she replied, smiling before hanging up.

A good cry really did help. Natalie took out a wet wipe, cleaned the tear stains from her face, and then wiped her wet eyelashes.

She took a deep breath and felt considerably lighter. Standing up, she made her way down the stairs, hoping that by the time she reached the ground floor, there'd be no traces of her crying left, so Valerie wouldn't worry. What she didn't see was Easton, standing just out of sight.

like a thunderclap. He couldn't believe that it had been Natalie who saved him years ago,

shadowed Easton's face as he stood in the dim

tightly, his heart pounding with anger, shock-and something

that she

the door, anxiously looking around for Natalie, only to

over, words tumbling out in haste. "Natalie, I...

don't call me again. If you ever find against me,

evidence

was enough for you to flaunt your 'superiority' by stepping all over my existence." Natalie's tone was steely. She didn't give Wendy a chance to

even saw her as her own

after her, but Natalie walked fast.

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there's nothing to explain," Natalie replied, her voice colder still. "Think whatever you want. Jennifer is

I competed with her. In your eyes, I'm always wrong, no matter what I do," she continued, refusing

the disownment papers. I've paid for my own living expenses this past year. Tell me if there's anything else I owe you; I'll settle it all at

and staring into her daughter's anguished gaze, opened her mouth

to take me to court when you turn sixty," Natalie added. "Whatever the court

I meant..." Wendy began, but Natalie turned away, stepping

then, Easton walked

She must be desperate enough now to... let's just say, resort

returned, Easton's been planning the divorce. She signed the papers and

gaped, looking at Wendy in astonishment. She