Notice Me, Darling! by Cheap Treasure ( Natalie Shepherd ) Chapter 20
Chapter 20 It’s Just Another One of Her Tricks “Don’t you think she deserves to be punished for losing something she wasn’t meant to lose?” Henry asked haughtily. Leonard’s smile widened. “So, from what I’m hearing, it seems like you wanted her to stay married to you?” Surprisingly, Henry seemed at a loss for words at Leonard’s teasing. What was he really upset about? Was he only upset because Natalie disregarded how well his grandparents treated her? Or was it because of something else? “Are you sure you haven’t somehow developed feelings for her amidst all your hatred?” Leonard asked teasingly. Leonard laughed before he continued, “Some people have a way of sneaking into your life without you even noticing! Honestly, Henry, I’m curious what your would be like as a lovesick fool.” Henry shot him a scathing glare. Somehow, he felt even more frustrated after talking to Leonard. “Fuck off! That’s impossible!” He had vowed to never fall in love again! Henry had already been abandoned by a woman once. He would not allow another woman the chance to abandon him. Leonard simply nodded knowingly. Some day, Henry would definitely regret what he said. Natalie searched for the ring for a long time but couldn’t find it. In the end, she decided that there was no use wasting her time in the field any longer. As such, she went to the bathroom and washed off the dirt from her hands before. she left. Perhaps someone had found the ring and took it with them. If that was the case, how was she supposed to find it? It was like searching for a needle in a haystack! 15 +15 BONUS Just as she was lamenting her current situation, her phone rang. It was from the prison … The prison! Natalie hurriedly picked up the phone. Her heart was beating fast as she spoke, ” Hello?” “Is this Ms. Natalie Shepherd?” the person on the other end asked. “Yes!” “I’m sorry to say that your father still doesn’t want to meet you,” the person said regretfully. Natalie felt her heart sink. Three years… For three years, she had asked countless times to meet, but her father would heartlessly refuse her every single time. “Alright, I understand. Thank you.” Natalie said gloomily. The warden continued, “However, due to your father’s good behavior in prison, he will be released next month. Then, you will be able to see him.” Natalie’s eyes brightened. “Really? Is he being released earlier than expected? Did you say next month?” “That’s right, we will let you know once he’s released.” “That’s great! Thank you so much!” Even after the call had ended, Natalie could not hide the smile on her face. She started tearing up as well. She was finally going to reunite with her father! Then, she could finally ask him all the questions that had been eating away at her since he was arrested! But the house Natalie wrung her hands anxiously. She had to settle the matter of the house as soon as possible! She didn’t want her father to see their house become a wasteland when he got out of prison. However, she also knew deep down that the chances of her finding the ring were slim. Instead of wasting her time on something that she could never find, she should try a more practical approach instead. +15 BONUS After contemplating, she fished out her phone and called Henry. Henry picked up the phone after a while. “Did you find the ring?” Natalie didn’t beat around the bush and asked bluntly, “What if I can’t find the ring?” “I think you know full well what the consequences would be,” Henry drawled. Natalie’s heart clenched. “Can we change the conditions? I might not be able to… find the ring…” she negotiated cautiously. “So? You were so determined to get rid of the ring the other day,” Henry said mockingly. Natalie opened her mouth to speak but couldn’t come up with anything to say. […]
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