Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 35

“A stroke of good fortune can turn things around. You marrying into the Foster family might just lift Matthew’s spirits, and… his health may improve”

What kind of bullcrap are you talking about?” Natalie snapped, frustration etching her features as she turned to face him.

“You… Samuel was taken aback by her sharp retort.

I’ve said it before I am not marrying Shawn. Since you agreed to it, you can figure out a solution!” With those final words, Natalie slammed ine door of the doctor’s office, leaving Gracia and Samuel in the corridor.

Matthew didn’t need this kind of aggravation right now. She didn’t want to be the cause of any more stress for him.

“How dare she, Samuel muttered, his face darkening to the color of storm clouds as he exchanged a glance with Gracia.

“Dad, you’ll have to think this through on your own,” Gracia sighed softly, “If Natalie marries out, then there might still be a chance for me to get into the Howard family. If she doesn’t, she’ll be a curse that lasts a millennium.”

she could hardly think straight. The moment her head

she was barely awake when her phone began

the second ring, Natalie groggily picked up

inquiry came from the other end of

alertness. She paused for a few

the caller ID. It

I speak with Ms. Wright?” the voice continued

rushed breathlessly to the kindergarten and immediately spotted Nate and a few other children standing

didn’t look much better. It was clear there had been

the other kids were crying, Nate stood defiantly silent, his eyes

knelt in front of him, gently taking his

that it was Natalie, he threw himself into her arms

cries were soft, they tugged at Natalie’s heartstrings. She held him tight with

you did to our kid. We all have only one child. What if something serious had happened?

remained silent, lifting her gaze to

other pre–schoolers. Both he and his father had a tough and intimidating appearance, not the kind of