Chapter 355

Easton was boiling with anger but couldn’t tell Natalie the truth; it would put her in danger. “Natalie, you are my wife. You should come with me…”

Natalie cut him off with a smile. “Mr. Garcia, everyone knows you and Jennifer are perfect for each other. People see how much you love her, and I don’t want to ruin that.”

She had tried everything to escape this situation and didn’t want to get hurt again.

Easton’s expression darkened as he stared at her. “Natalie, are you really going to oppose me? A lot of what happened before was a misunderstanding. I promise to explain everything soon.”

Natalie replied sadly, “Easton, I just want a peaceful life. I can’t take the pain anymore.”

She had just started to enjoy life again and wanted to stay away from the chaos between Easton and Jennifer.

Once she left the Simpson family, she found real happiness. As long as Easton didn’t bother her, she could thrive.

Easton struggled to find the right words, feeling like he was worlds away from her.

During the ride, they didn’t speak at all.

Xavier parked the car in the driveway.

After unbuckling her seatbelt, Easton warned her, “Behave yourself; you’ll regret it if you don’t.”

Natalie glanced at him and looked at the villa outside. “Is this really how you want to act? Just because you bought this place, do you think I’ll come back? Before I married, I had real estate. I have several spacious apartments in the city.

“I’m not your caretaker anymore; you can find someone else for that.”

Natalie opened the car door and stepped out.

Seeing her stubbornness, Easton hurried after her, grabbing her arm. “Come inside with me.”

“I won’t go.”

Easton narrowed his eyes, his expression growing more intense. “After everything Jennifer has done to you, don’t you want revenge?”

Natalie hesitated, confused by his words.

She looked at Easton warily. “What do you mean? Don’t try any tricks; I won’t fall for that.”

Taken aback, Easton remembered their past and how far they had drifted apart; it would never go back to what it once was.

He tried to talk gently. “I’m not playing games; I just want to show you our home. If you live with me, it might upset Jennifer.” His gaze softened as he looked at her deeply.

Natalie scoffed. “I’m not interested in that. You and Jennifer are having issues, and you expect me to spice up your drama? I’m not doing anything that ridiculous.

“I will handle any revenge myself. After these years, I’ve learned I need to be true to myself first before being anyone’s wife or Mom. Since leaving, I’ve found myself again. I won’t go back to who I used to be.”

Natalie started to walk inside. Easton wanted her to explore the house, and she would do so.

Chapter 356

Seeing her slender figure against the snow, he suddenly felt a strong urge to hold her.

He walked in after her, showing a tenderness he had never shown before.

Xavier stepped up to open the door. “Mrs. Garcia, please come in—”

Natalie turned to Xavier, smiling. “Call me Natalie; we’re friends, just call my name.”

When Xavier heard footsteps behind him, his smile froze in fear; he didn’t want to displease Easton.

Entering the grand foyer, she found that Easton had bought a newly renovated villa that had never been lived in. The decor showed Easton’s love for gray and white, with white wallpaper he had chosen himself.

The furniture matched the style, reflecting Natalie’s taste.

The villa’s layout mirrored her previous home, featuring a spacious open kitchen.

She quietly gazed at the kitchen, a place she once loved, hoping to impress Easton there, but he had never paid attention.

Turning to Easton, who stood under the light, his figure seemed more inviting, and his once stern features now softened.

Natalie couldn’t understand him anymore. “Easton, can you really live here alone?”

This villa had three stories.

Easton moved closer to her, his voice deep, “We will have kids together one day?”

The mention of kids hit Natalie hard, and her emotions flared. “Easton, don’t talk to me about kids. If it weren’t for you, I…”

Suddenly, she realized that she wasn’t pregnant at this moment.

Looking into Easton’s confused eyes, she quickly explained, “I’m sorry for my outburst. What I meant is that my marriage to you will end. I want kids with the man I truly love, but it won’t be you.”

With each word, Easton’s expression turned cold, her statements cutting deep. He suddenly pulled her into a tight hug.

Natalie, shocked, looked at him warily. “What are you trying to do?”

In that moment, Easton felt defeated by her indifference; he pushed down the jealousy bubbling inside. “Let’s go upstairs and see our room.”

Worrying about his reaction, Natalie reluctantly followed him upstairs.

The master bedroom was on the second floor. Easton led her inside; the room was large and decorated in soft gold colors. Though the accent wall was plain, it had a simple charm that looked good.

Natalie smiled softly. “The room is beautiful. If you like it, that’s all that matters. I’ve seen enough; I need to go back.”

Easton stepped in her way. “Stay with me; let’s be happy from now on.”

This tenderness was rare for Easton, who had kept a cold facade due to constant rejection since childhood.

His coldness had kept the García family from provoking him.

Yet, he found himself letting down his guard when he faced Natalie.

Jennifer, on the other hand, always acted compliant around Easton. In the heat of Natalie’s anger, he instinctively leaned towards believing Jennifer’s side, not noticing the details.

Just as Natalie was about to refuse him, Easton’s phone rang. It was Jennifer calling.

Natalie smirked. “I’m leaving now.”