Chapter 176

Natalie didn't hold back any longer. With a bright smile, she replied, "Alright, I'll call you Maurice then

"That sounds nice, but one day, I want you to call me something even more special, Maurice said, a gentle smile spreading across his face as his gaze lingered on her stunning features.

Natalie felt a flicker in her eyes. The question had crossed her mind multiple times, but she decided that calling him Maurice was just fine.

"Natalie, let's go. I've made reservations for us, so the timing is perfect, Maurice said as he stepped forward. He gracefully opened the car door, inviting her inside.

Meanwhile, Luna had been assigned to another car, leaving only Natalie and Maurice in front together..

As the car pulled away, Easton sat in a nearby vehicle, a dark cloud hanging over him. He watched Natalie and Maurice leave, her cheerful laughter echoing in his mind. She had never smiled at him like that. During the six months when he couldn't move, she had always encouraged him with that bright smile. But back then, he hadn't noticed how lively and radiant she could be.

His hand tightened on his knee, the memory of her laughter gnawing at him long after Maurice's car disappeared from view.

In the car, Xavier felt the atmosphere was heavy, so intense that he didn't dare to break the silence.

Finally, after a long pause, he asked, "Mr. Garcia, are we going home?"

That pulled Easton back to reality, his voice rough as he replied "Follow them."

"Oh... hesitated Xavier. He thought, "Shouldn't we just go home and let this play out? It's bedtime for beauty sleep, after all. Even guys need their rest to stay young. Easton frowned, his voice still gravelly, "I said follow them."

Xavier mumbled under his breath, "You know, when Ms. Shawn was home, you refused to come back for dinner every night Now you're chasing after her?" Just then, Easton's expression soured even more. He leaned back his lips pressed tight, a storm brewing within him as frustration threatened to boil over.

hospital, Nick had just woken up, staring blankly around,

with you?" Jennifer sat beside him, her worry

hadn't been affected. This morning, she'd learned that Wendy had refused to take her father's tonics because they tasted terrible, leading to her plans falling apart. Hearing his daughter's words, Nick turned to face Jennifer. "Who are you?" he asked,

what's going on? You don't

outside the window. "Who am

her phone to call Wendy, but then the phone rang from the doorway. She spun around

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know who I am Panic gripped her; this was not a

the medication affecting him? No, I need to be extra careful now! Wendy looked at Nick with a heart full of worry. "When your dad passed out, he hit his head on the coffee table. We should have the hospital do a full check-up on him." Jennifer was anxious. "Mom, let's get him checked out now. He

surprised. She wondered, 'Why are those two old folks coming here? They've been so picky their whole lives! If it weren't for the trouble

Plus, she was about to start filming again in just a few days Wendy's eyes darted. "What are we going to do? You know how hard your grandparents can be. If they're left alone, they'll throw

Just take care of Dad,

It was

was slipping away from

head slightly. She had been too blinded

the latter's true self. She had

she spoke. "Nick, your parents are here. You didn't send them living expenses last month, and now look-there's chaos in the house. "You better get better soon. You were always the most filial son, night? If this keeps up, you'll need to sell your company to take

the truth-everything was being given to his other son

see that Nick was putting on an act. It looked like he was starting to

don't even recognize your own daughter but you remember your company just fine.

I'm exhausted. At my age, I shouldn't be ruining around doing what your mom demands. my husband and the dad of my children. If you

"You're my

that.

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