Chapter 16 Wendy's heart thumped in her chest as she watched her daughter disappear down the hall. The bond of motherhood tugged at her, even if love didn't.
"Natalie!" She dashed after the group, but the elevator doors slid shut just as she got there. Frustration welled up inside her as she bit her lip and hurried to another elevator.
On the ground floor, Wendy frantically searched for Natalie but found no trace. Panicking, she clutched her phone, unsure who to call.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtNatalie's jealousy kept her away from others. Easton was annoyed that Natalie replaced Jennifer, and he was too busy with the Spencer family to care about her issues, Maybe it's tfor Natalie to face sconsequences, Wendy thought.
The hot sun above mirrored Wendy's mood as she thought about the dire fate Natalie had spoken of. Bad news had a way of sparking the imagination. But Natalie was right about the paternity tests; there was always a chance things could be manipulated. Nick had always been trustworthy, leading Wendy to question if Natalie was just making stuff up. Feeling confused, Wendy didn't know what to do next.
The early fall heat was still intense. Natalie's forehead glistened with sweat as she was led into a cool luxury car. The Spencer family crest on the car was a clear sign that the bodyguards were from their family. The Spencers, a noble family with a rich history, had their own coat of arms.
Luna had told her that Emma was still in a coma in the hospital. The only way to clear her nwas to wake Emma and reveal the truth.
At the club, Natalie had felt eyes on her, knowing she was being followed. She was aware that Murray was looking for her. The bodyguards were likely his men.
In this life, Natalie was determined not to live in misery as she had in her past one. She wouldn't let Murray bully her over a fake act of mercy for Jennifer.
Jennifer was brilliant and skilled with computers. Natalie knew that only someone as close as Jennifer could have manipulated the video to include her.
Upon arriving at the hospital, Natalie was taken straight to Emma's room, where Easton and Jennifer were already present.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmEaston's expression darkened at the sight of her being brought in by the bodyguards. Easton saw Murray's treatment of Natalie as a blatant disrespect to his own position as Natalie's husband.
Jennifer, however, couldn't hide her delight.
Natalie's gaze was drawn to Murray, who was sitting by the bedside, his face as refined as a piece of artwork, his demeanor rebellious, and his eyes burning with an intense flame.
Natalie momentarily forgot about Easton, drawn to Murray's strikingly noble and handsface. Her heart raced with excitement as she smiled.
But Jennifer's sarcastic voice broke the moment. "Natalie, you pushed Mrs. Spencer into the water, and spe's still the water, spe's still not awake. How can you laugh? Doesn't your conscience bother you?" she asked, her tone dripping with disdain.
With evidence in her grasp, Jennifer we knew that even if Natalie denied it, Would get her in trouble with Murray, who loved showing the evidence playing cruel games.
Natalie rolled her eyes at Jennifer's indignation. "Oh... Jennifer, that's a question you should ask yourself. Does your conscience not bother you?" Natalie retorted, a smirk playing or