Wendy was shocked; she had never imagined Nick to be so shameless. It was the height of shamelessness.

Over the years, she had viewed Nick through rose-colored glasses, believing his kindness was sincere. Now, she truly grasped the meaning of the phrase "a honeyed sword behind sweet words."

She sneered, "Nick, you've always treated Jennifer like a little princess, showering your love on her while ignoring my four sons. You even stole my biological daughter and abandoned her in an impoverished town. Now you're telling me you've raised an ungrateful child? That's ironic."

Nick felt awful. Even though getting a divorce was what he had wanted most, and living happily as a family of four was also his dream, he didn't understand why everything had ended up with nothing left.

He still liked Wendy, loved her gentleness and kindness, and adored her tender closeness. It was only after divorcing her that he realized who truly cared for him.

If he hadn’t done those things, he would still have a warm and happy home, and his parents wouldn’t constantly trouble him. It was all his own doing, and now he regretted it.

Seeing the scene from not far away, Natalie thought Nick was shameless for what he did. She never had a good impression of this so-called father. From the first time they met, she felt Nick wasn’t really her dad. That feeling had always been very strong.

Nick wasn’t feeling well today because he had caught a cold. If Wendy were by his side, seeing him with a runny nose, she’d put aside her work and take care of him at home until he got better. Camellia wasn’t as attentive; she only cared about herself and didn’t care about Nick’s well-being at all.

Nick sincerely apologized, "Wendy, I was wrong. We’re both getting older, and after we remarry, let’s live well. I know you’ll find a way to repay that 150 million. I believe in your abilities."

Wendy looked as calm as still water. Her tone was equally cold as she said, "You and I have been divorced for a while. There’s nothing between us. Don’t forget, it was your family that forced me to divorce. You abandoned me in my darkest hour and still expect me to coddle you like before? Nick, how dare you?"

Wendy’s gaze was filled with contempt and coldness, making Nick’s scalp tingle with discomfort. Nick kept saying, "Wendy, I was wrong, really wrong…"

Wendy interrupted him with a smile, "Nick, you didn’t do anything wrong. The mistake was mine for not seeing clearly. You met me at twenty, and when you were twenty-two, I had Jason. For the next five years, I was always either pregnant or having a baby because I believed you loved me and thought you were a good person. I am the only daughter in my family, so I often felt lonely. I thought having more kids would make the house lively. I never even suspected you had someone else when you stopped me from having more kids.

Your Simpson family only lived well because of the Tompson family. Now that I can’t give them money anymore, once they’ve sucked everything out of you, they’ll kick you aside too. The childhood sweetheart you thought was your true love was actually cheating on you the whole time. The daughter you raised so carefully, believing she was the best, turns out to be ungrateful. Nick, go ahead and spend the rest of your life rotting with those leeches of yours."

Nick was shocked. His legs felt weak, and his face turned pale as Wendy easily revealed his current predicament. He was filled with regret.

If he hadn’t agreed to Jennifer’s actions, Wendy’s company wouldn’t be in trouble, and he would still be living happily. Nick said, "Wendy…"

Wendy turned to leave, only to see Natalie standing a short distance behind her. "Natalie!" she exclaimed with delight.

Natalie turned and walked away. She really didn’t want to encounter these troublesome situations, but unfortunately, there they were.

Nick quickly called out to Natalie, "Natalie, stop right there!"

Natalie turned back and asked him, "Do you need something?"

Nick approached with a stern look. He said, "Natalie, it was my mistake to throw you away. Now, your mom is in debt for 150 million. Isn’t your project capable of earning that much? Help your mom pay it off, and I’ll remarry her immediately. You know she’s only loved me her whole life. Can you really stand to see her unhappy?" He was playing the emotional card.

Natalie was disgusted. She thought, "How dare he show up like this?" She said, "Mr. Simpson, I’ve cut all ties with you long ago. I’ve repaid my debt to you for raising me, and I can’t accept your shameless request."

Nick said, "Natalie, don’t you want to do something for your mom…"

Natalie replied, "Who's my mom?" Natalie gave Nick a cold glance and continued, "Mr. Simpson, you chose this path. A whole month went by, have you regretted it?"

Nick’s face turned pale. He was so embarrassed he wished he could just disappear. But without money, he couldn’t hold onto his pride.

He said, "Natalie, everyone makes mistakes. I know I was wrong. Help your mom pay off that 150 million, and I’ll remarry her."

Wendy couldn’t help but shout, "Nick, don’t push it! I’m the one who doesn’t want to remarry. Stop pressuring Natalie—you have no right to make such demands of her! Did you ever raise her or care for her even for one day? Nick, remember this: Natalie owes you nothing, and you’ll face the consequences." She had already lost hope, but even at that moment, her heart still ached.

She told Natalie, "Natalie, you don’t have to worry about my debts. Just live your life well."

Natalie replied, "Okay!" Then she went to the mall.

Wendy watched Natalie walk away with tears in her eyes.

Nick looked defeated as he watched Wendy leave. He was filled with regret, but it was too late.

“Nick, I can’t believe you’re so disgraceful. It’s only been a few days, and you’re already back asking Wendy for a remarriage,” Camellia sneered at Nick, filled with sarcasm.

Nick suddenly turned around and looked at Camellia. He asked, "Camellia, where did you go last night? Were you meeting with Colin again?"

Camellia’s eyes looked away slightly as she said, "I was home sleeping last night. I didn’t go anywhere. I was in my room, Nick. If you truly cared about me, you’d know I was at home last night."

Nick frowned and said, "But you didn’t come to bed last night."

Nick knew Camellia had a knack for pretending. He hadn’t noticed it before, but now that they were living together, her true colors were completely exposed.

In the past, he was captivated by the beautiful future Jennifer portrayed for him. He wanted to get rid of the reputation of living off a woman, but he was wrong. Ever since he divorced Wendy, his reputation was ruined.

Camellia was furious. She said, "With all that trouble, do you think I can sleep in the same bed with you?"

Nick was in a bad mood and wasn’t up for arguing with Camellia. He turned around and left.

After coming out of the mall, Natalie saw Camellia. She noticed Camellia still wearing last night’s clothes. She narrowed her eyes, thinking, ‘Could she have been the one who killed Maris last night?‘