Chapter 383

Taylor knew he needed to find a way to change Natalie's indifferent attitude toward him. ... On Saturday, Natalie was feeling bored at home. As she wanted to avoid another encounter with Taylor, Natalie decided to drive to a nearby mall. She wandered through several clothing stores but ended up not buying anything. As she was about to find a restaurant for lunch, she ran into Claire, who was there with friends. Their eyes met, and the air between them grew awkwardly silent. Natalie nodded in acknowledgment and was about to walk away when Claire's voice reached her ears. "Ms. Lopez, can we talk for a moment?" Natalie had never harbored any hostility toward Claire. The most memorable moment she had with her was when Claire asked her to leave Jadebourgh, which left Natalie thinking that she was a bit clueless. "Sure," Natalie responded. Claire said something to her friend, who then went into a nearby café. As Claire approached, Natalie noticed a faint smile on her face. She began