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.

just woken up, staring

wrong with you?" Jennifer sat beside him, her worry evident in her

Wendy 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

going on? You don't even

window. "Who am I? Why can't I remember anything?' he

Jennifer pulled out her phone to call Wendy, but then the phone rang from the doorway. She

Chapter 176

Dad? Why doesn't he know who I am Panic gripped her; this was not a time for such things to

Nick, wondering if he truly didn't recognize them or was just pretending. She thought, Is 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,

to help your dad," Wendy said. Jennifer paused, 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 they caused Wendy, I wouldn't even acknowledge them. "Mom, you know I can't

filming again in just a few days Wendy's eyes darted. "What

care

It was

It felt like he was slipping away from her. She needed to make him see how much

her head slightly. She had been too blinded to see

just couldn't see the latter's true self. She had lived with Nick for over twenty years and

lie back down, and he complied. A flicker of bitterness crossed her eyes as she spoke. "Nick, your parents are here. You didn't send them living expenses last month, and now look-there's chaos

shot back, sitting upright suddenly. His expression shifted, revealing unease. While it seemed to Wendy like the business wasn't thriving, he knew the truth-everything was being given to his other son and his mistress Is it possible that Wendy

It looked like he was starting to have doubts about her

even recognize your own daughter but you remember

shouldn't be ruining around doing what your mom demands. my husband and the dad of my children. If you cared about me, you wouldn't let

"You're my

that.

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