Chapter 111

Suzy was taken aback, feeling utterly helpless, already aware of all her son’s actions. However, everything her son did was for her, his mom. She was disabled and needed a lot of money for treatment.

Out of filial piety, her son opted for an easy way to earn money. The money he earned allowed them to live comfortably, without worry.

However, she thought, it takes two to tango. If those young women hadn’t been so willing, how could they have fallen into my son’s trap?

Suzy asked, “Officer, wasn’t it Natalie who set up my son for the kidnapping?”

The officer frowned at her and said, “Suzy, there are videos and evidence showing your son and some guys cornering Ms. Shawn and her friends in an alley, with the news spreading online. Have you ever seen someone destroy their own reputation to frame others?”

The officer looked at the seven reporters and said, “You’re accused of causing trouble, and we’re bringing you in for questioning. Moreover, there’s a report that you accepted bribes to come here and defame Ms. Shawn."

The journalists turned silent, and they thought, “Whose bad side did they get on this time? How did they piece everything together so quickly?”

Jennifer’s face went pale. When the police arrived, she let out a breath of relief, but the officer’s words shoved her into another abyss. Jennifer thought, ‘But it’s okay, Jason is behind it. If there’s an investigation, it’ll only lead to him.’

The police took away the bodyguard and Suzy. Natalie looked at the video in her hand, now pointless. A bit disappointed, she hadn’t yet torn away Jennifer’s infuriating facade. She thought, I have to admit Jennifer’s luck is always amazing.

“Natalie, stop fooling around,” Easton walked over and said. He thought, well, it feels like I’d be letting myself down if I don’t say something.

Natalie retorted, “Fooling around? You say I’m fooling around? Seriously, who’s actually making a fuss here… Easton, your eyes must be blind; you always see me as the one making trouble.

“But I really don’t understand you. Look at you! You’ve got character, looks, money, you name it, yet you always do things that make everyone roll their eyes, make flowers wither, and even make melons fall off their vines!”

“Oh, I remember now! Every time you will step up to demonstrate your undying love for Jennifer, so there’s no way you’d miss such a chance, right?” Natalie’s pretty face was full of sarcasm.

Easton felt helpless; Natalie’s sharp tongue was something he couldn’t argue with. “Zach has already been sentenced, and you’re okay too…”

“Okay!” Natalie’s expression suddenly turned ice cold.

Easton’s heart skipped a beat. “Natalie…”

Natalie was so angry. “Shut up! I’m still your wife, and when your wife is framed and insulted, all you can say is Stop fooling around?

Just a simple You’re okay too! Is that all you should do as a husband?

“Easton, the way you are, you’re not worthy of me. Tomorrow morning at nine, let’s get a divorce. Then, you charming girl next to you, who everyone adores, please, just do us both a favor and be quick about it, so she stops crying like it’s the end of the world every time I’m around.

“Easton, nobody’s life is easy. I’ve been fighting and striving since I was young, and I have no grievances. I come home and treat everyone well, willingly and contentedly, so when they insult me, when they say they want to cut ties, I can leave without hesitation.

“I might have let a lot of people down, but I’ve never let you down, Easton.”

Back then, she pulled him out of the fire, her back covered with scars. For this man, she almost ruined herself.

She thought, why do people make the same mistake and fail to repent many times? The reason is simply that they didn’t get hurt enough last time.

Natalie glanced over at Jennifer, seeing her little pale face. She must have been scared just now. “Jennifer, I hope you always remain Easton’s treasured memory. Keep your secret safe; don’t let yourself become just a regret in his heart.”

She turned her gaze to Easton, a trace of pain flashed in her beautiful eyes, yet her voice remained calm, “Easton, you married one woman but still think of another woman. Honestly, the most shameless person is you! Jennifer is a woman, you love her, be with her sincerely, and stop bothering me.

“I understand you married me for the inheritance. I liked you and was willing to marry you, thinking I could warm your heart, but what I got in return were your insults, hurt, and endless waiting.

“Now that your beloved girl is back, why don’t you just go ahead and divorce me so you can marry her?”

“Natalie, I’ve said before, I’ll accept being a widower but never a divorcee.” Easton couldn’t understand why Natalie kept holding onto it, even after he admitted his fault.

When Jennifer heard this, she was so angry she almost fainted. Looking at Easton painfully, she said, “Easton, what did you tell me when I left?”

But Easton said, “And how did you treat me after I left? How did you treat my wife—having her kidnapped, calling reporters to expose her, invading her privacy? Jennifer, because of the favor you did before, I was patient and indulgent, but this is too much.”

Natalie looked at Easton, puzzled, “A life-saving favor? What life-saving favor?”

Jennifer looked nervously at Natalie. She thought, "Why does Easton suddenly bring up the life-saving favor?" She just remembered what Jason said this morning about Natalie working as a fashion designer at a company.

Just as the thought crossed her mind, she heard Easton’s voice and nervously clenched her fists. Natalie was about to say, “Back then, at the fire scene…”

Jennifer gave a cry and gently collapsed into Easton’s arms.

Easton, who had cared deeply for Jennifer for over a decade, shouted anxiously, “Jennifer, Jennifer, what’s the matter!”

Natalie was speechless and she couldn’t help but twitch the corners of her mouth.

Natalie said, “Jennifer, why do you always play this card? Can’t you change the plot for once?”

Easton frowned. “Natalie, your words made her faint with anger.”

Seeing the worry and tension in Easton’s eyes, Natalie’s heart still ached. She truly loved this man. In her vibrant youth, she loved passionately.

She gave Easton a bright, captivating smile. “Easton, look at yourself. You can’t help but worry about her, fearing for her safety. You love her so much, so why make her the other woman?

“When you hold her each night, whisper sweet words, and promise her forever, where do you put me? Where does she belong?

“I’ve shown you the videos. You two really make me sick, physically sick. You’ve been in touch for over two years, doing so many intimate things, so why keep me stuck between you two?”

“Natalie, things aren’t as you think.” Easton quickly explained.

Natalie didn’t want to listen. She walked over and stomped hard on Jennifer’s foot’s pressure point.

Jennifer screamed in pain, jumping like a startled frog, waving her arms. She jumped right out of Easton’s arms.

Luna and Xavier burst into laughter at the same time.

Jennifer looked so ridiculous that they just couldn’t help but laugh, even if it was at her expense.