Ivan walked downstairs as a swarm of police officers poured into his house. He only raised his brows as they ran past him upstairs.Bella and Carter were shocked by the sudden inversion. They hid in the kitchen and fearfully watched as the police officers rushed upstairs. But Ivan took a seat in the living room without any bother. He only felt quite impressed by the person who had sent that group of police officers....Natalie was still crying her heart out when she heard movements outside the door.She froze and quickly wiped away her tears. Her heart began beating too loudly as she felt like nothing was fine.The door was pushed open and a bunch of police officers poured into the room. She looked at them in confusion,not sure what to ask them."Excuse me, Miss?" One of the police officers asked. "Are you Natalie Shines?"Natalie took in a deep breath and nodded her head. "Yes, I am," she said. "Is there any way I can help you?"Saying that, the police officers rushed closer to her

Natalie sat in the room quietly. She was in a really bad mood. After stepping down on her ego and sending him all those messages, he had just blue ticked her and not said anything.She was almost tempted to tell Auntie Bella that she did not want to eat when she brought her the evening porridge at three.But remembering that she was just an employee who had not done anything to her, she went against the idea.She accepted the porridge and put it on the table, with no intention of eating it.She took her phone and deleted for everyone the texts that she had sent. She was not going to give him a chance of looking down on her.But after a while, she heard the door knob twist. She immediately knew that that could not be Bella. Bella always knocked every time before coming in.She quickly lay on the bed and pretended to be asleep. If it was him... Just in case, she was not sure how she was going to face him.But only a second later, she sat up with a start when a very stupid thought came to

The days that followed were the best for Ivan and Natalie. They spent as much time together, and things were good between them.Ivan was in a very good mood in the company, and once again, the employees were happy.He would always work earlier then go home on time so that he could take a walk with Natalie.Today was just like any of those good days. Ivan left the office at four, his face filled with joy.He was prepared to go on a walk with Natalie and Carter. However, on reaching home, he found that June was waiting for him in the living room.Anyway, he was not planning to be bothered about her. He did not even care the number of times she was home or not.He handed Bella his jacket, kissed Carter's forehead as a greeting and began walking upstairs.But June stopped him. "Ivan," she called. She did not look bothered that she was the only one who had not been greeted.Ivan stopped in his tracks, but he did not turn to look at her. "Um... Are you going upstairs?" June asked and stoppe

Natalie just held her head, which was giving her very great pain when she tried thinking about those words.She shook her head again, her eyes wide open. She did not even realize that Ivan was speaking to her.Ivan lost interest in everything that he was doing. He held Natalie close to himself with worry. "Tell me Natalie, are you feeling uncomfortable anywhere?" He asked.It was then that Natalie noticed him. She creased her brows and whimpered. "It is my head," she said. " It hurts..."Ivan tensed up. Why was she having headaches out of nowhere? "Is it too bad? I will call the doctor..."Natalie shook her head hurriedly when he heard that. She was always so scared of doctors and hospitals."You don't have to," she said. "I think this is normal."Ivan pursed his lips at her. "If you are not fine, Natalie, you need to see a doctor. I do not want anything to happen to you.""I am really fine Ivan," Natalie said with a smile. "See, it does not hurt anymore."Ivan was somehow confused. H

Carter was happy that he was going out with his daddy and mommy. But Natalie was just so quiet the whole journey.She was feeling so low, and she blamed herself for everything that had happened.Ivan sighed from time to time. Normally, he was never a man to explain himself. But now, he wished there was really something he could tell her."Do you regret ever knowing me?" He asked in a pitiful voice. Never in his life had he expected that his grandmother would speak such hurting words to the woman he loved.Natalie looked at him with pursed lips. She was not sure what she was supposed to say.Yes, since she met him, so many things had happened, but she did not think that any of them were his fault."Can I make it up for you?" Ivan asked out of the blue. And Natalie looked at him in confusion. She was not blaming him."Natalie," Ivan called again. "I know you might have your doubts about me. It is true that I am not a good man. But I will make you trust me soon..."Saying that, Ivan stopp