Chapter 299

Whenever Natalie thought about Easton, a faint sting always pierced her heart.

For three years, she had revolved her entire life around him. But now, after six months apart, she was finally at ease.

Sometimes, memories of him would resurface, along with a pang of heartache. Yet she understood that life wasn't just abor love. Family mattered even more.

Natalie wouldn't allow her beloved grandfather and her three brothers to face harm.

Taking a deep breath, she decided to let go of those unpleasant memories.

She got out of bed, went to the bathroom, and changed into a chic loungewear set from her wardrobe. Walking to the window, she noticed it was snowing. A faint smile tugged at her lips. This was the first snowfall of the year. It was beautiful. Looking at her backyard, she realized it would soon be time to build snowmen again.

As she was about to turn away, memories of last year's snowfall surfaced. It was when Jennifer returned. Jennifer had unrestricted access to their villa, and her interactions with Easton were always ambiguous.

Back then, Natalie had been perpetually gloomy, but Easton hadn't noticed. His attention was wholly devoted to Jennifer.

A sudden wave of pain surged through her chest at the thought. Resting her hand over her heart, Natalie let out a bitter laugh. She thought she'd moved on, but the ache lingered.

Just then, her phone buzzed on the table. She walked over and picked it up, frowning slightly at the unfamiliar number. For some reason, she instinctively felt it was Easton calling. She pressed the answer button. "Hello?"

"Natalie, I'm outside your villa. It's snowing." Easton's deep, mellow voice came through the line.

Looking out at the snow, Natalie's gaze turned cold, though her lips carried a faint smile. "Why are you here? Haven't I made myself clear enough?"

Just moments ago, she'd been reminiscing about the heartache he caused her, and now his call only soured her mood further.

It was strange how people worked. Even when one thought one'd let someone go, their sudden appearance could still stir up frustration.

Natalie sank onto the cushion by the window, gazing at the overcast sky and the snowflakes drifting down..

Her faint reflection on the glass was still delicate and stunning, picture of elegance.

glass, the tiny snowflakes were crystal clear, but

Easton said, his voice tinged with concern. But Natalie who no longer loved him failed to notice the care in his tone. Some things, and some people, lost their importance

out a cold laugh. "I don't hate the cold anymore. Easton, back then, I pretended to feel

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attention.

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Jennifer. You worried about whether she was

you were suffering yourself, unable to stand on your own two feet, you pushed yourself to care for

but schemes. And you? You groveled at

That's why I didn't sign the divorce papers

Natalie's lips, and tears shimmered in her eyes. "Looking back, I realize how childish I was, Easton, I truly don't want you anymore. Can you stop interfering in my life? Her tone was calm, almost serene. Natalie thought to herself, I don't want any entanglements with you anymore. Ever

villa, Easton's grip tightened

growl. "Natalie, you're the one who came to me first. Do you think you can just walk

without hesitation. "I could see your pain and unhappiness. I knew your background, and I felt both sympathy and love for you. "Even when you treated me with cold indifference, I foolishly stayed by your side. But I later realized that you didn't need my

it will only

to an icy calm. "I already hate you enough. It's freezing this

sharp pain in

it clawed its way to the surface,

she stood up and looked outside. The snow blurred the distant scenery, but even so, her mood began

time. Murray would be

was waiting at the foot of the staircase. "Ms Shawn, it's snowing How about we

here, Mason confirmed.

visibly better. As expected, it wasn't long before Murray walked in, carrying a bag of

apples looked perfectly ripe and sweet, just the thing

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