Jason didn't say anything, but the challenge in his eyes was unmistakable.After a few beats, he turned to Natalie and said, "Don't keep me waiting for too long, Natalie."Natalie furrowed her brows tightly, but she didn't even bother to spare him a glance.Jason was in no rush. He was utterly certain of the choice Natalie would make. With a final look at Rowan, he strode away.With Jason's departure, the air seemed to freeze. Even the dust particles seemed to be suspended in midair, too afraid to settle.Rowan and Natalie locked eyes. Natalie pressed her lips together, and after a few seconds, she walked stiffly over to him. She seemed at a loss for words, or perhaps she wasn't keen on facing him. In the end, it was Rowan who broke the silence.He stared at her, his voice exhausted and edged with fury. "So, you're really planning on marrying that scumbag?"Natalie met his gaze—a gaze on the verge of shattering. "Do I even have a choice, Rowan?"Rowan's hands clenched at his si
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