LOGINNATHLIE’S POV š
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“H-Ha?” I stammered, unable to utter another word.
My blood seemed to run cold, and I paled at what I heard.
If they’ve had feelings for each other since way back, I could understand that. But all this time, Veronica has had a place in Calix’s heart?
“At one point, Veronica became our friend, and… once in Calix's life, cared for Veronica more than anyone and
NATHLIEāS POV š-āHarrison... your joke isnāt funny.āāBut youāre smiling.ā he said laughing. āBut seriously, Iām telling you the truth. Thatās exactly why Attorney Steel wants to speak with Calix.āāHow did that happen...? Itās not legal? Does that mean theyāre not really married, right?āāIt seems like that.āāI donāt understand. How did that happen? Everyone knows... Calix even used to boast about it back then, saying Veronica was his wife,ā I murmured, bewildered. Before I knew it, I was smiling. āHow did things⦠turn out like this?ā āWell, itās like this, Nat...āHe explained to me what Anthony had told him.āIf you want to check whether Iām telling the truth, you can talk to Attorney Steel. But, itās better not to talk to him about this matter.āāWhy not?ā I want to know everything.āHe keeps this from everyone because of the arrangement he has with Calix. Like I said, he was forced and had no choice but to tell me about this matter.āIn that wave of happiness, I felt myself
NATHLIE’S POV š-“Um... I... see... oh...” I responded absently, barely registering what I was saying.“What reaction is that, Nathalie? It’s like... what... I don’t know... Are you thinking about something after hearing what I told you about their past?”“Nothing.” I lied.The truth is, I suddenly found myself wondering... during the time Calix and I were together, was there still room in his heart for Veronica? Could Brianna really be the only reason why he couldn’t let Veronica go back then?And now... I wonder if it still remains?Only Calix can answer the questions that I want to know the answer to. But how will I ever find out? I’m not allowed to call him, and he doesn’t remember any of it.“Are you sure?” Chloe asked again.“Yes.” I answered briefly.“I guess that makes s
NATHLIE’S POV š-“H-Ha?” I stammered, unable to utter another word.My blood seemed to run cold, and I paled at what I heard.If they’ve had feelings for each other since way back, I could understand that. But all this time, Veronica has had a place in Calix’s heart?“At one point, Veronica became our friend, and… once in Calix's life, cared for Veronica more than anyone and he liked her so deeply.”Liked her so deeply? Yes, because Veronica, it was his first love.“At first, Veronica was kind to all of us. It just changed when...”Chloe sighed.“When she was taken to the hospital,” she continued. “After that incident, Veronica changed. It’s maddening, downright exasperating. She always knows exactly how to anger me. As for Calix, he loves her so deeply that he’s far too blind to see the tr
NATHALIE’S POV š-After what had happened, Chloe accompanied me to shop for the groceries I needed, and afterwards invited me to dine at a restaurant.While the waiter was setting down Chloe’s orders, I messaged Donna that I would be late home like we had discussed.She replied, “It’s okay. Take your time.”I sent another message: “I’ll be back before dinner. I’m really sorry.” then I hid my phone in my bag.When I returned my attention to the table, I was a little surprised by the amount of food on the table.“Gracious, Nathalie! We haven’t met in so long… yet you still went out of your way to avoid me when we saw each other in Florida.”“I’m sorry about that. My mind were… a bit of a mess at that time.”“It’s okay. I understand. I was hurt and a little upset, but
NATHALIE’S POV š-“V-Veronica...” he echoed, perfectly mimicking the way I’d uttered her name, my voice thick with astonishment and dread.She laughed softly, after a few seconds she dropped it.“Your whole face is so obvious that you feel guilty about being a hooker.”I drew my cart back just enough to maneuver it, turning to walk away from her.It was better to stay away from her.No matter what I say and do... I have nothing against to a legal wife.“Did you enjoy my special delivery?” She murmured, standing right before me until our shoulders almost brushed against each other.I came to a halt. “I’m thankful you didn’t used AI, but hired a capable editor instead. It seems to me AI could never achieve that level of quality in edited photos and videos.”“What did you say? What are you mak
VERONICA’S POV š-I expected Beatrice wouldn’t be all right when I visited her, but I didn’t think she’d be in such a terrible state. Her hair was messy, she was sitting on the bed and seemed to be thinking far away or maybe she was thinking about what I had said to her.“Beatrice,” I called calmly. She looked truly wretched, like she was grieving a death.She turned to me. She stood up and came closer.Oh, gosh! What the h*ll!Her hair was oily. It looked like she hadn’t bathed in days. Well, she didn’t smell anything bad. Her eye bags were so dark and deep, and her lips were terribly dry. The powerful intimidating Beatrice Watson that who everyone looked up to, everyone is respected her, feared — I couldn’t believe my eyes, seeing her in such a
CALIXāS POV-āOh my gosh, Calix!ā Veronica exclaimed joyfully upon entering her office, noticing me standing before her office table.She dashed towards me, ready to embrace me, but I swiftly raised the envelope I was holding, which instinctively stopped her in her tracks right in front of me.āWh
NATHALIEāS POV-I smiled, blinking, wondering.His question was out of the blue moon. Conceivably he wanted us to have something to talk about or something?Well, there was a time when I wondered and now Iām suddenly curious.āWhy is that, sir, though? The combination is so surprising...ā Iām not
NATHALIEāS POV-After I got my things ready, I went out of Sir Calixās room to check on Brianna who was currently with Donna.Descending the stairs, I noticed Lily and quickly approached her. āHave you seen Donna and Brianna?āāYes, theyāre in the outdoor pool area. Esther and Donna are taking Bri
NATHALIEāS POV-I suddenly felt arms around my thigh; looking down, I saw it was Brianna.āBaby!ā I happily exclaimed, crouching down to her level.She thumbed up then pointed at me.āDo you want to know if Iām okay?āBrianna nodded.āThank you for asking, baby. Yes. Iām totally fine now. Do you w







