Chapter 24

"But I can't offer you marriage." Samuel's next words felt like a plunge off a cliff for Natasha. She stared at him in disbelief. "W-Why? But Sammy, you promised Peter..." "I promised him I'd take care of you and nothing else." "Why did you get a divorce then?" Natasha couldn't believe it. She had never expected Samuel to say that. After all, his family had agreed, and he had divorced Shelmaine too. And wasn't the divorce for her sake? Why was he saying that now? "That's enough. I'll have Brody take you home." Samuel didn't answer her question and stood up to leave. Natasha panicked and called out, "Sammy..." … Soon, Brody arrived to escort Natasha home. She didn't want to go with him, but she was too afraid to upset Samuel and had to comply. On the way home, Natasha couldn't hold back her tears and began crying in the backseat. First, it started with soft sobs. Then, it became increasingly loud and uncontrollable weeping. Brody tried to comfort Natasha but struggled wit