To be honest, Natalie had no idea how Henry planned on settling the issue.She shook her head. Feeling resigned, she said, "He didn't tell me.""So, he's going to remain silent and let you bear the brunt of this?" Naturally, Sheldon was displeased with Henry's attitude.The gossip was no less disturbing to him. Not to mention, Natalie was the subject of discussion.Although she claimed she was fine, it must have felt agonizing. She replied, "He initially promised to do the DNA test but changed his mind." Natalie felt a dull ache in her heart whenever she brought it up. So, she quickly changed the topic. "Let's put that aside. I've almost completed the design draft for the music center. I'll show it to you tomorrow."Sheldon wasn't in the mood to talk to her about work. Still, he replied, "Alright."At that moment, he made up his mind.…It was the day of Moira's cremation.After the cremation, they temporarily brought the urn with her ashes back to the Chase residence. They

"When a marriage loses meaning, it should end in a timely manner, don't you think?" Jennifer was smiling, but her smile was visibly unkind. Natalie understood now. Jennifer was there to confront her.Natalie gave her a meaningful smile and refused to back down. "I've never refused to call off the marriage. Oh, now I remember! You're a great lawyer, skilled in dealing with various court cases, right? Do you think you can handle our divorce proceedings?"None of the lawyers in the city had had the nerve to take the case so far. That was why the legal proceedings for their divorce had been delayed.Jennifer smiled condescendingly. "You're taking it to court? Are you that confident Henry won't let you go? I think he might come around someday, and you'll be able to enjoy your freedom.""That's for the best." Natalie stopped the conversation there. She turned around and left.She was mentally prepared for her and Henry to go their separate ways. The people who flocked to him was non

Lana slowly took out a small bottle from her pocket. It contained some kind of liquid. Natalie didn't know what it was, but she knew it didn't hold anything good."I'm sure you're looking forward to the day you meet your baby, aren't you?" Lana sighed as she feigned her regret. "It's a pity … that day will never arrive."Lana's face was devoid of any warmth as her words fell. It was filled with coldness and cruelty.Natalie's expression changed.It was just as she expected. Lana wanted to harm her child!The color drained from Natalie's face as it was replaced by panic and fear. And, of course, anger."Have you lost your mind, Lana? It's an unborn baby! How could you be so heartless as to harm an innocent life? Take your grudge out on me, not my child!"Lana raised an eyebrow callously as she approached Natalie slowly. "How else can I engrave this pain deep inside you?"Natalie began to struggle desperately. Cold sweat dripped from her forehead profusely. Lana was about to re

The nurse's gaze suddenly became evasive. She replied hesitantly, "There was a man a few days ago, but …"Deep down, Natalie had a bad feeling when she heard this, but she asked eagerly, "How is he now?"She couldn't change the fact that her baby was gone. At this point, Natalie could only hope that her father was unharmed.Otherwise, she was really about to go insane!The nurse sighed softly and looked at Natalie with pity. The nurse replied, "He had terminal lung cancer and suffered such grave injuries. He was in the hospital for two days … before he passed."Natalie replayed the nurse's sentence in her mind until her temple throbbed. She opened her mouth wide in disbelief. Her lips moved, but no words formed.How was that possible? Her father was dead?Natalie had been unconscious for a few days. How had everything changed just like that after she regained consciousness?When she saw her father in the cabin, it was the last time she was ever going to see him again! How was s

"Alright then. You should visit Grandpa first," Leslie replied, knowing that Natalie was fond of Owen.Even if Natalie and Henry divorced, it didn't mean she had to cut all ties with the Chase family members."I'll hang up for now. Bye!"Once Natalie ended her call with Leslie, she got into her car and drove to the Chase residence.Conflicting emotions surged within her at this moment.She had learned from Shirley that Owen wasn't in a good condition now. He had dementia on top of aphasia and hemiplegia.Natalie felt beyond remorseful for it to happen. She had even felt partially responsible for it.As soon as Natalie arrived at the Chase residence, she saw Shirley walking over.Shirley's belly had grown huge, and she no longer looked agile when she walked. She even had to prop one hand behind her as she greeted, "Hello, Natalie."When she saw Shirley's belly, Natalie couldn't help being reminded of her unborn baby.Even though Natalie had hidden her emotions well, Shirley st