Chapter 671

Natalie stared down at her phone. There was a WhatsApp message from Jeremy on the phone. He simply said he could wait. The mere phrase "I could wait" felt like a personal accusation. It was as if Natalie were a heartless person. She was the one unwilling to face their troubles together. Jeremy had been schemed against and was caught in a situation beyond his control. Meanwhile, she was thinking of leaving him while he was suffering. Even her mother's frequent inquiries and concerns felt like a form of supervision, as if she were being monitored to regulate her behavior. Soon, they arrived at the event venue. Natalie buried her thoughts and doubts deep inside as they exited the car. They were not revealed in the slightest. … Skylar had just finished a call with Joe. They were scheduled to meet at the hospital later. They planned to stay at the hospital with Gloria for dinner. She had just clocked out from work. She was about to leave, but someone suddenly stopped her. "Skyla