Chapter 97

Taylor observed every subtle change in Natalie's expression. With a straight face, he explained, "He called to ask when you'll arrive at the law firm, so I said, 'When it's time for work.'" "Why did you answer him? Are you out of your mind?" "Natalie," Taylor called Natalie by her name instead of Mrs. Jones. "As your husband, I just happened to pick up the phone and answer a question for you. Why are you exaggerating it?" "You just happened to?" Natalie was both angry and amused. "You can seriously lie without batting an eye." The heaving of her chest made it clear that Natalie was still in a rage. "I'm exaggerating? Mr. Jones, it seems like you've forgotten what you said to me when we got married two years ago. "You said it was a hidden marriage. And to this day, we've been keeping our marriage a secret. So, as far as everyone else is concerned, I'm still single. "What do you think the others will assume if they find out that a guy answered my phone early in the morning?" "J