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Natalie heaved a sigh of relief when she stepped inside the mansion. After Lisa had left the house with Ava and Daniel and had that weird conversation with Sean she hadn't felt comfortable about staying at the house again.

So she was glad when Dante had declared Xavier safe around the mansion.

"Finally we're home, Nat!" Chloe exclaimed running around the house.

"Careful Chloe so you don't hurt yourself," Natalie said to the giggling girl.

"Alright mom," she replied then stopped suddenly staring at her with huge eyes, "I can call you mom, right? You're going to marry daddy soon and I like you."

Tears filled her eyes as she stared at the little girl waiting for her answer. She had wished for this moment secretly in her heart the very day she had seen Chloe.

Now, the day was finally here and she was so happy.

"Yes, baby. That would make me very happy," she replied snif