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.”

was already late, and she was so exhausted she could hardly think straight. The moment her head hit the pillow, she

barely awake when

second ring, Natalie groggily picked

cautious inquiry

alertness. She paused for a

ID. It was an unfamiliar

Ms. Wright?”

spotted Nate

didn’t look much better. It was

the other kids were crying, Nate stood

Natalie quickly approached Nate and knelt in front

tried to pull away, but when he saw that it was Natalie, he threw himself into her arms the next second, burying his face in her

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

child. What if something serious had happened? How would you make it right?” a parent

silent, lifting her gaze to look at the father and son

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