Chapter 607
Joe ran his thumb over the engraving. It had a slight texture but wouldn’t scratch the skin. Instead, a subtle energy seemed to flow through his fingertip.
“I designed this pattern and had the jeweler carve onto it. It resembles a symbol of good fortune, representing protection. and safety,” Skylar’s soft, gentle voice described the meaning behind the pattern.
Joe’s heart fluttered. It felt as if he had sipped on a fine, aged wine. For a moment, he felt a bit dazed.
Skylar certainly knew how to win hearts–especially his. She knew how to please him. His deep gaze shifted from the ring to Skylar. “This is the best birthday gift I’ve ever received.”
Skylar looked into Joe’s eyes. Her reflection shimmered within
them.
Her heart skipped a beat.
Natalie stood before the villa, once dreaming it would be her forever home. It was meant to be a place filled with the laughter and joy of her beloved husband and child.
But that dream crumbled before it had even begun. Her feet felt like they were burdened with lead as she stood there, and each step she took was heavy with pain.
She had promised herself never to return, but now she was
accompanied by the pain Jeremy had caused
her. As she pushed open the door and stepped inside, her face went pale. Her mother was not there. The once–grand villa now only held Jeremy.
Jeremy watched her intently and said, “Nath, welcome home.”
Natalie stiffened. After a few minutes, she asked in a strained voice, “Where’s my mother?”
Jeremy walked toward Natalie slowly; his feelings for her were evident in his eyes.
Natalie lowered her head at the sight of him. His gaze, once filled with love, used to bring her joy. Now, she no longer
desired his late affection.
As Natalie averted her eyes, Jeremy’s gaze darkened.
“She left ten minutes ago. She didn’t want to disturb us and hoped we could talk things over. Nath, we really need to have a serious conversation. Let’s discuss everything openly in our home. Can you please listen to me first?” Jeremy spoke gently. He patiently coaxed Natalie.
His familiar tenderness still had the power to soften her heart. It made her remember how he had once been her treasure. But his late affection only served to deepen her pain now.
Natalie’s eyes reddened as she asked, “Jeremy, did my mother find out what happened?”
Jeremy must have confided everything to Kate, or else Kate wouldn’t have left them alone to talk. It meant Kate had
forgiven him, and Jeremy’s confidence in insisting on this
conversation–made sense.
Natalie felt a wave of isolation and helplessness.
Jeremy nodded. “Yes, she knew everything.”
“Jeremy, could you please stop bullying me? Don’t you think you’ve already hurt me enough?” Natalie’s tone was soft,
devoid of anger or accusation.
Jeremy felt a sharp pain in his chest. “I’m sorry. Hurting you was never my intention. Do you want to know why Mom forgave me? Do you want to understand why I cheated? Natalie, we need to talk through everything from start to finish. Otherwise, neither of us will be able to move on.”
Natalie stared at Jeremy, her expression vacant. “Alright.”