Chapter 364

Maris raised an eyebrow at Nora’s arrogant attitude, seeing that he had been spoiled into ignorance. “All the women here come from important families. Do any of them act like you? Your boldness is funny–you can’t even tell you’re being used like a pawn. If your mother knew she had such a foolish daughter, she would be furious.”

Maris spoke plainly, a talent that she could drive someone to the hospital with anger.

Natalie slightly bowed her head, shaking with laughter.

Easton noticed her suppressed giggle, finding it unexpectedly charming; he softened his gaze toward her.

Nora was momentarily stunned by Maris’s words.

“Oh! Maris, why all the fuss?” came Murray’s lazy voice.

Dressed in a light blue striped suit, he might have seemed serious, but his carefree vibe dulled his charm.

Looking at his handsome face, Maris smiled even wider. “Murray, you’re late! The main events have already happened, and I’ve sent those unpleasant people packing.”

Maris’s boldness made Natalie happy. She had spent her life circling Easton without realizing what else was out there.

To outsiders, Jennifer seemed pretty ordinary. But in the Simpson family and Easton’s presence, she shone brightly, living under a flattering light.

Easton’s unfair favoritism only made Jennifer meaner, but this time was different; Natalie’s presence changed Jennifer’s fate.

If Jennifer had stayed in the Simpson family, her brothers would have continued to spoil her.

Jennifer loved Camellia deeply and wanted to clear her mother’s name–a goal she had reached in a past life.

By the time Wendy saw their perfect family, it was far too late for her.

Natalie, filled with regret and sadness, wished she hadn’t left life when she did.

Sometimes she thought about her own foolishness–her endless kindness that had led to scars all over her.

Being kind without being firm made a person more pitiable.

So in this life, Natalie decided to be tougher; she wanted the world to treat her gently.

Murray’s gaze landed on Jennifer’s face, a sly smile crossing his lips. “Jennifer is Easton’s fiancée; how could we possibly send her away?”

Easton frowned deeply and commanded, “Murray, shut up!”

Murray glanced at Natalie, who playfully blinked at him, silently giving him a thumbs-up for being clever.

Only by saying that Jennifer was Easton’s betrothed could Nick and Camellia plan to make her marry him. That twist would surely pave the way for Jennifer’s revenge.

Murray teased further, “Why the sudden shyness? Everyone knows you adore Jennifer; you treat her like a treasure. Why hide it?”

Easton shot him an icy look, urging him to stop.

Turning his focus back to Natalie, Easton noticed that she was confused.

This only fueled Easton’s anger. He finally understood her pain after he abandoned her for confusing feelings about Jennifer.

Desperation flickered in Jennifer’s eyes as she looked at Easton for help. If she was kicked out, her reputation would be ruined; Maris was doing this on purpose.

“Easton, my mother did all of that; it has nothing to do with me,” Jennifer whispered–her voice was a rare plea made long ago.

Her hopeful gaze met Easton’s, but his handsome face showed no sign of affection.

Instead, Easton’s expression turned cold and unfeeling.

He told Jennifer flatly, “Your mother made a mistake; it’s best if you leave to think about it. You shouldn’t be here, as even Maris would rather have you gone.”

He said this dismissively.

Easton’s lips twitched into a mock smile. “Mr. Simpson, you should take them away quickly.”

Nick, feeling embarrassed, was eager to go. He wanted to escape such a humiliating situation. He was always worried about how things looked, but his pride didn’t match his reality; he was completely broke.

Without Wendy, he thought his life was pointless–a boring existence without ambition. Yet, reflecting on his current situation without her support left him with nothing.

Nick looked at Jennifer and Camellia with icy eyes. “Aren’t you leaving? Do you want to keep embarrassing yourselves? If you stay, you’ll do it on your own.”

With that, Nick walked away, not wanting to be thrown out by Maris’s bodyguards.

Jennifer cast a sad look at Easton before turning to leave, a feeling of injustice overflowing inside her.

Camellia hurried to follow her.

Natalie was surprised that Easton didn’t defend Jennifer–a new and unsettling change.

In the past, Easton had always been patient with Jennifer, no matter her actions.

Easton caught her curious glance, puzzled by the emotions in her eyes.

Maris jumped in, “Today’s events might be amusing, and I know this has been humiliating. But this is just how I am; my husband betrayed me, secretly plotting a divorce and stealing money. For my own safety, I had to expose this. Few people can open up about their pain and shame. So, I need your understanding.”

Maris spoke smoothly, her calm presence commanding the room.

Only Wendy knew the turmoil lurking beneath her composed exterior.

Both women had suffered betrayal and humiliation from the same person.

Wendy replayed the day’s events over and over, feeling satisfied with the outcome but still carrying deep pain.

Throughout her life, Wendy lived in lies, and seeing Camellia’s ugly truth in public didn’t bring her relief or freedom.

Instead, it stirred deep pain that surged through her chest like crashing waves.

The realization that she had lost everything hit hard, a price too steep to bear.

Since that day of discovery, Wendy had felt her heart break nightly.

Letting go of the past was not easy.

With a curious mindset, some crowds approached Maris, urging her to look at things more positively.

Maris, smiling lightly, brushed off their concerns and encouraged everyone to start dinner.

Wendy suddenly focused on Natalie…