Chapter 55

Chapter 55

Easton pulled his hand away coldly, staring at her intently. "Jennifer, to me, you're gentle and kind."

"I unconditionally believed you when you spoke ill of Natalie, which was unfair to her. But why did you have to undermine her last night?" he asked. "I..." Jennifer was momentarily at a loss for words, unsure of how to respond.

She had always criticized Natalie in front of him, and he had believed her all the time and never pushed back like this before.

"I was just angry. I was venting a little. Who knew my mom would take it seriously and blame it on Natalie?" she said.

"Easton, we've grown up together. Don't you know what kind of person I am? It's Natalie who came back and took away our happiness," Jennifer added. Easton recalled Natalie's earlier conversation with James. After his car accident, Jennifer had run off with another man, and he had never doubted her. He had believed everything she said.

"Jennifer, if you hadn't left back then, I would still marry Natalie. My grandfather only wants me to marry Natalie, the real daughter of the Simpson family," Easton said. At that time, he didn't understand love.

If his life had gone as planned, he might have ended up marrying Jennifer. But then Natalie had unexpectedly entered his life.

Easton walked away.

Jennifer was left in tears. If she hadn't left back then, Easton wouldn't have married her.

'Easton, do you even know that you were just my second choice?' she thought.

Jennifer wiped her tears away as the wind blew against her. Taking a deep breath, she repressed the pain in her heart and tried to hail a ride home.

But now, her only chance at everything she wanted lay with Easton.

'Natalie, you can't win against me, she thought to herself.

Jennifer had to find a way to turn the tables. She needed an opportunity to make Easton completely dislike Natalie so that he would marry her instead.

On the way home, Natalie closed her eyes. No matter what, Easton's words had still hurt her deeply.

His words pierced her chest like a sharp sword, causing her immense pain.

Valerie watched her, noticing the torment on Natalie's face, and could only shake her head slightly, thinking that their marriage was a complete nightmare.

remembered how she would check in on Easton every day, showering him with warmth

to have lunch and dinner, but she rarely received a response. Still, she remained undeterred, believing that one day her love

loved no one but himself. In the end, she had only

her whole life with Easton, and she

be the apple of her eye,

moment that she realized that even

a profound sense of relief. Making that decision was rooted in

to divorce Easton, there was no need to stay with him. She was now free, and she had envisioned countless wonderful futures for herself. 2:36

Chapter 55

situations could hold her back, but she wasn't afraid. Losing a loved one could lead to meeting someone

life wasn't just about

Being only twenty-four y

she deserved better.

relationship, she

neve

the joy of being

twenty-eight-year-old Easton.

her all to Easton, whom she deeply loved, only

and let go. But

taken her affection for granted, never respecting her or

for the sake of

Easton, attending to him meticulously. Yet Easton

back, she realized she could never compete with Jennifer. A single call from Jennifer would summon Easton immediately to

would cater to Jennifer's every need, always available and attentive. Natalie thought that

true love.

if she could go back in time, she would still feel

herself not to dwell on it any longer. She was good, she was excellent, and she deserved someone who would dedicate

than she had realized; she had

a message from Easton. [Natalie, when you get home, I'll

sentence carried an undeniable weight. Natalie felt a mix

do you think you are, you worthless jerk?

had hoped for reconciliation with Natalie, but all he received

at his phone. He tried calling Natalie, dialing several times, but each call went straight to

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