Chapter 35
shelmaine cemained silent.
She wondered who else she would offend. No matter how tactful she could be, she would always end up offending Natasha. Shelmaine also thought it was funny how Eliana was suddenly lecturing her
Even when Shelmaine hadn’t done anything, Natasha still thought of her as a rival. But when Shelmaine faced Eliana, she lacked courage. She’d never imagined her first meeting with Sammel’s family to happen under such circumstances,
Upon noticing her silence, Eliams slowly replied to a text message and then said, “Ms. Clarke, I was being genuine. We’re both women, so I don’t want to make things difficult for you. But considering the circumstances, I trust that you will understand how I feel as a mother.”
“I understand why you’re telling me this, but 1 can promise that what you’re worried about will not happen. I am divorced from Samuel, and I do not want to be related to him in any way. As for the baby, it will be my responsibility to bear.”
Shelmane was determined, but she also lacked confidence.
Elina meaningfully gazed at her and took a sip of water. She said, “People should be self–aware, e are at stake, it’s not all talk. You cannot earn people’s trust with acasual promise either.”
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more so when you’re from an average family background. When interests
Elian added, “You don’t have to rush to reject me. You’re still in your early weeks, right? you still have time to consider it. Carefully consider all the pros and cons and don’t make an impulsive decision.”
Shelaine’s nails sank into her palins, and she unknowingly gritted her teeth. She couldn’t control her emotions, and her drifting gaze betrayed her true thoughts
Elana then looked at the time and said, “You can contact me after giving it a good thought. This is my business card.”
Shelmaine finally got back to her senses a long while after Eliana lett.
Her ears were ringing, and the sun outside the coffee shop was blazing. It was a combination that made Shelmaine feel a little dizzy, and she found it difficult to open her eyes. Just then, Isabelle called, and Shelmaine answered the call with a hoarse voice, “Belle”
“Do you want to have dinner together? I’m going on a business trip tomorrow. Let me treat you to a nice meal before I leave,” Isabelle said Shelmine took a deep breath and said, “Sure.”
On the way home, Eliana said to the driver, “No wonder Samuel married her. She’s young and pretty. Young girls are very likable, after all.”
The driver, Justin Zink, was a loyal aide to the Hasting family and was also Elana’s relative. Mute and unable to speak, Justin was also trustworthy and had served lana for many
He couldn’t speak, but he heard Eliana.
“It’s a pity that she didn’t come from a good background. No matter how pretty she is, that’s a demerit for her,” Eliana added.
Justin modded
Meanwhile, Samuel was accompanying Natasha at her meal
Natasha was finally willing to eat, but Samuel was distracted now. His focus was not on Natasha Instead, he kept answering phone calls from work Samuel seemed busy, and Natasha could tell that he was distracted. She tried to make conversation, but Sammel’s responses were half–hearted.
In the end, she finally said, “If you’re busy, you can go ahead and do what you need to do. Don’t worry about me.”
“It’s ne
Natasha calmed down a little and bit her lips. She said, “I’m really okay, Sammy. I’m sorry for making you worry. I’m calm now.”
It was hard to say if Samuel didn’t know how to console people or he just didn’t want to. Without offering Natasha much consolation, he simply replied, “If there’s anything,, vos can talk to me. But don’t do anything toolish again.”
“Okay, I won“),” Natasha simply answered
