Chapter 100

Natalie replied with a reassuring nod. Adrienne's eyes squinted into slits as she grinned, pushing her luck. "Oh, it would be even better if I could attend your wedding! I'll start pestering Dr. Quinn to propose to your family!" Shipping fictional couples was one thing, but bringing it into real life was another. Natalie's heart skipped a beat, and she suddenly realized how problematic Adrienne's words could be. If those comments reached Celeste's ears, who knew how it might be misconstrued? Celeste had taken her in out of kindness, helping her escape her hard life in the countryside and bringing her to Kingston to enjoy a better life. And here she was, immediately eyeing Jasper. Wouldn't that imply she had ulterior motives for coming to the Locke family? Just like in the original storyline, she could easily find herself kicked out by Jasper, like autumn leaves swept away by the wind. No way! Shipping couples in real life was a disaster! Natalie wanted to cling to the Locke fami