Semua Bab Opening My Eyes to Reality: Bab 81 - Bab 90

Natalie let out a breath of relief when she was sure Sienna had left the washroom area. Her thoughts cut to what she'd overheard Sienna say in the cubicle earlier, and her delicate brows knitted tightly together. She didn't think Sienna would plan on using her biological father as a pawn.A low voice sounded above Natalie's head, "Are you done hugging me yet, Ms. Sutton?"Only then did Natalie remember the man in her arms. She lifted her gaze and quickly released him. "Sorry. I panicked, and I…"She gave him a look that was a cross between apologetic and embarrassed. But what was he doing here anyway? Had he come as one of her "blind dates" for the evening?Bewilderment filled her eyes as she asked, "What are you doing here, Mr. Mattel?"Rowan had changed into a new suit, and though this one was still black, it had a slightly different make and cut. Coupled with his teal-colored shirt and sapphire cufflinks, the suit made him look all the more elegant.He paused as his gaze roved

Jason said nothing and only tightened his arm around Natalie.Realizing she'd failed to get him to speak, Natalie frowned. She calmed down and pressed further, "You knew Sienna caused the car crash. Three years ago, you helped her find a scapegoat. And three years later, you killed Kevin for her. "Do you love her that much, Jason? If you do, why are you here bothering me?"Her heart leaped to her throat, and cold sweat broke out over her palms as she prayed that Jason would respond the way she hoped.Alas, he did not fall for her trap. "Are you jealous, Natalie?"Jealous? She scoffed inwardly. Did Jason think she was still the same gullible idiot from three months ago? That Natalie had died and taken the love she had for him with her.Natalie neither confirmed nor denied his speculation. "Sienna set out to ruin my life and stole my corneas. I will settle the score with her, by hook or by crook. I know she's precious to you, so it's only natural that you'll protect her. In that c

Benjamin sobered up after hearing Natalie's words and gaped at her. "I must say, that's a pretty impressive feat for Sienna. I haven't even found a lead yet, and she's already found out who your father is?"Natalie was curious, too. Logically speaking, Benjamin's connections from his years in the legal and political industries were far superior to those of an average person, yet Sienna beat him to discovering Natalie's biological father's identity.Brows knitting together, Natalie raised the glass to her lips and gulped down a mouthful of red wine. Her chest tightened with frustration.Upon seeing this, Benjamin comforted her, "Don't worry, Natalie. I'll think of ways to fix this."Natalie nodded and clinked glasses with him.Over at the hospital, Jason lay in the room with his head heavily bandaged, his face terrifyingly grim. Sienna, who had come with him, hadn't moved from his bedside. However, her eager-to-please attitude did not work on Jason, for he was still impatient and b

Xavier was born with a silver spoon in his mouth—a man who had been favored by God. His arrogance rivaled that of Jason.If it had been anyone else who said that, Xavier would've flipped out by now. But the woman in front of him was Natalie, and that made all the difference. Xavier displayed a relentless persistence. Just like he had said at the dinner, he intended to prove himself through actions. "Natalie, I'll leave as soon as you accept these flowers."Natalie was in a rush, so she gritted out, "Fine. Remember your words."With that, she took the bouquet of red roses from his arms, and true to his word, Xavier let her get into the car.When he saw her slam on the gas and speed away, a huge, beaming smile broke out across his face. Since Natalie had accepted his flowers, did that mean she was starting to accept him? Did that mean she still had lingering feelings for him?He felt like he was on cloud nine, and a huge grin stretched from ear to ear. Just then, a bouquet of

Despite Natalie's sincere questioning, Rowan remained silent. He patiently tucked her under the blanket before turning to open the clear plastic bag he had brought and pulling out a mercury thermometer. After shaking it to reset the reading, he headed straight for her again.Rowan sat down next to her and instinctively lifted a corner of her blanket before suddenly stopping mid-action.After a few seconds, a faint flush spread across his cheeks. "You should take your own temperature. It's… not really appropriate for me to do it."It took a moment for Natalie to realize what he meant. It seemed like the fever really was affecting her, and her brain was operating slower than usual. She hurriedly reached for the thermometer in Rowan's hand, and after seeing him discreetly turn away, she tucked it under her armpit. Her temperature was already rather high from the fever, but she felt like her cheeks were burning even hotter at this point.After adjusting her clothes, Natalie awkward