"I-It's not what you're thinking…" Natasha wanted to explain further, but Daniel had already walked away. It was as if his lingering would disrupt her time with Ryan.Natasha sighed in resignation. She knew precisely what her uncle was thinking.He wanted her to be happy, hoped she'd move on from Joshua, and envisioned a future where she would enjoy a joyful marriage and a fulfilling life.She understood it all. But Ryan wasn't the one.There was no denying that Ryan's sunny disposition, charming nature, and straightforwardness made him akin to a little sun. He could melt away stress for anyone near him.Even with all the stress, just catching a glimpse of Ryan's bright, twinkling eyes made it all fade away.Yet, no matter how perfect Ryan appeared to be or how well he fit the picture, Natasha couldn't shake the perception of him as a mere student in her heart.Natasha, the Sullivan family's beloved only daughter, was everyone's darling. She was surrounded by an abundance of lov
"This plane is one of the finest from the Sullivans. Your grandpa arranged it specifically for us."You'll be perfectly comfortable up there, and it's a quick flight. We'll be in Topola before you know it," Daniel mentioned as he walked.Natasha made her way up the plane's stairs and stepped inside.As she was entering, a lady in formal attire bowed to her. "Miss, please come in."Natasha nodded and followed the lady's indication, finding herself a seat.The plane swiftly powered up, roaring into the dark sky and disappearing into the distance, leaving only a trail of twinkling lights.In her high heels, the flight attendant, Jane, approached. "Miss, here's a blanket. Would you like me to help you get comfortable?""No, thanks. I'm good."The plane's air conditioning was working well, and the temperature inside was pleasantly warm. There was no need for a blanket.Daniel gave Jane a subtle signal to leave, then took a seat next to Natasha.They sat in silence for a while unti
Natasha paused, mulling over her words.She had a feeling Carly was the mastermind behind this, but it was hard to say whether someone else was involved.Considering Carly's backing and Natalie's animosity toward Natasha, it seemed likely that Natalie could have influenced Carly or even been directly involved in the changing room incident.However, since Natasha didn't witness it herself, it was all just speculation.Nonetheless, her intuition strongly suggested Natalie wasn't innocent in this."Carly Turner?" Daniel muttered, repeating the name as he tried to place where he'd heard it before. It seemed familiar, but he just couldn't remember.Still, he slapped his thigh confidently."Don't worry, Natty. Carly Turner, right?" he assured. "I'll make sure she gets what's coming to her!"Daniel's fervent zeal shone through, portraying a spirited young man's vigor.Watching Daniel's earnest demeanor, Natasha's lips curled into a gentle smile. Her expression, softened by her recent
Natasha was momentarily at a loss for words as she watched Daniel gasp for air. She extended her hand and gently patted his back to comfort him."If Joshua didn't save you, you might not wake up at all. We have to settle this with the Turners!" Daniel exclaimed."It's not as serious as you're making it out to be," Natasha said, trying to calm him down.She never imagined Daniel would react so strongly to hearing Carly's name. Worried that Daniel might confront the Turners if she didn't intervene, she felt compelled to step in."How can you say it's not serious?" Daniel's tone rose. "The Turners raised such a spoiled daughter and aren't even embarrassed about it. It's just shameful."Feeling unable to talk him down, Natasha let out a quiet sigh.When she spotted Jane walking toward them with drinks, Natasha motioned for her to bring them over. Jane approached to offer them the tray. Natasha picked out a cup of calming tea and handed it to Daniel."Uncle Daniel, have some tea to c
The car had been parked outside for quite a while. With every passing second, Natasha seemed more hesitant to open the car door.While others might have grown impatient with her, Daniel stayed calm. Sitting beside her in silence, Daniel's eyes were tender, expressing an elder's kind concern.He didn't want to add any pressure to Natasha.He respected her feelings upon returning home, understanding that emotions could be overwhelming. So, he patiently waited, giving her the space she needed.As time passed, a few helpers hurried over. They were keen to help Daniel by opening the car door and ushering them inside. But Daniel noticed their approach and subtly gestured for them to step back.Sitting in the car, Natasha focused on her breath until her heart calmed down.Getting out was a step she knew she had to take.Natasha knew she couldn't avoid returning to the Sullivan residence forever. With the inevitability of returning there looming, she decided it was time to gather her co
As Natasha walked on, she suddenly felt disoriented, as if she had lost her way.Sullivan Villa seemed to have undergone recent renovations, with many areas appearing different.The place felt both familiar and unfamiliar at the same time as Natasha wandered through the transformed landscape.She could only go with her gut and keep moving forward.Natasha ended up at the tall wall by the water, with black tiles on top and a cool wavy design at the highest part. There was no way forward.Feeling a bit awkward, Natasha scratched her head as she hesitated in front of the wall.Now, she had no choice but to wait for her uncle to catch up. Yet, despite waiting patiently, there was no sign of Daniel."Lost your way after being away for so long?" A warm voice suddenly reached her ears.Natasha turned toward the sound.In front of her stood a man in his 50s, dressed in a black silk shirt and loose trousers. Despite his age, there wasn't a single gray hair on his head.Natasha's eyes
Natalie held her wine glass, lost in thought as she watched Joshua's silhouette. She couldn't help but wonder if she should be the one to reach out and comfort him.Inside her head, two conflicting voices were at war.One of the voices whispered, "Joshua sneaked off to see Natasha this morning. That's a big deal. It means he's not only emotionally invested in her but also physically drifting away."The reason behind Joshua's dark mood is all because of Natasha, that shameless woman!"Natalie felt a knot in her throat, utterly disgusted by it all.While she could overlook Joshua's past actions for Natasha, this particular incident crossed a line. It just made her feel sick to her stomach.She felt a strong sense of injustice and had all sorts of mixed-up feelings. Most of it was because she was jealous of Natasha, but she also felt angry and disgusted.And seriously, why should she be the one constantly apologizing and bending over backward?It was pretty clear Joshua didn't giv
Natalie's mind buzzed with endless possibilities at the thought of Philip regaining his consciousness.Among all the possibilities swirling in her head, one thing was clear: Philip waking up would only spell trouble for her.Natalie's gaze was fixed on the phone screen. She clenched her fists tightly as she struggled to calm herself down.She was torn. Should she answer this call for Joshua?She couldn't make a decision. She was genuinely afraid of answering the phone and hearing Philip's voice—it would terrify her.Natalie clenched and relaxed her hands in a constant cycle of uncertainty. Hovering her hand over the phone, she hesitated to answer the call.She couldn't tell how long the phone had been ringing, but eventually, it stopped.Natalie's fingers finally relaxed, and she leaned over, taking deep breaths.She slowly walked over to the phone and held it in her hand.The moment she got hold of the phone, her mind began to wander. She found herself tempted to unlock it an