Chapter 375

Natalie wondered if leaving Jadebourgh was the only way to avoid Taylor's constant pestering. But why would she have to? From the very start, she hadn't done anyone or anything wrong. Why did she have to leave the city she grew up in just to escape her ex-husband? Besides, her father's health was deteriorating, and her mother was getting older. She couldn't just up and leave without a second thought like she did three years ago. … On the day of Bethany's trial for the kidnapping, Matthew drove Natalie to the courthouse. After a two-hour-long session, the judge found Bethany guilty, with clear evidence supporting the charges. She was sentenced to 12 years in prison for kidnapping and attempted murder, with her political rights revoked for life. Bethany refused to accept the verdict. Refusing to sign the papers, she immediately filed an appeal. As Matthew and Natalie left the courthouse, Matthew comforted Natalie, "Don't worry. With the evidence we have, the appeal won't chan