Chapter 707

Natalie had a pretty good idea who was at the door—Jeremy’s parents, Eleanor and Morton, who had felt like family for as long as she could remember. Desperation gripped her; bringing their parents into this was her only recourse. After all, they cared most about Jeremy and her well-being.

Jeremy’s parents entered first, followed by Jeremy. Their eyes met, and Natalie’s welled with tears. Her emotions were a tangled mess—seeking a divorce felt ruthlessly decisive, yet her heart shattered with each beat.

Jeremy's gaze was steady. He'd watched her grow up and knew how impossible it was to change her mind once made. Despite this, he couldn't accept the end of their marriage; divorce was unthinkable.

Seeing his resolve intensified Natalie’s heartache. They understood each other too well; this was cruelly painful for both.

“Nath, Jeremy made a mistake. Regardless of whether he was set up, he wronged you. We've disciplined him, and ensured thorough vetting of everyone in his company going forward. Such incidents won’t happen again. You know him better than we do; he’ll never forget his pre-marital promises. Your parents are holding him to them; he won't dare forget,” Eleanor said, embracing Natalie tightly. To Eleanor, Natalie was like a daughter. Natalie’s betrayal pained her deeply; she felt the hurt and anger as if her own. She knew Jeremy wasn’t entirely at fault. His position made him a target, sometimes beyond his ability to defend against every scheme. Unfortunately, this was one such instance where he was set up.

Morton, known for his stern demeanor, spoke softly. “We understand how painful this is, but Jeremy deeply regrets his actions,” he said kindly. “You’ve been inseparable since childhood, a model couple for many, and this setback is a major challenge, especially so soon after your marriage. Nath, this is a huge difficulty, but could you find it in your heart to give Jeremy another chance?”

Eleanor and Morton's hopeful anticipation, their warm affection, only deepened Natalie’s heartache.

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Kate and Damon were momentarily speechless.

“No matter how things unfolded, the fault lies with me. Nath, please give us both some more time,” Jeremy pleaded, his voice almost desperate. For someone as proud and successful as Jeremy, this was deeply humbling.

Eleanor and Morton felt a pang of discomfort seeing his vulnerability. The situation was incredibly cruel for everyone involved.

Natalie’s vision blurred with tears.

“The damage has been done,” Damon said steadily. “While forgiveness is a step, it might not be enough. Nath has already extended forgiveness, but I believe some time apart could help them both gain perspective.”

Kate remained silent, her heart aching as she watched Natalie cry. The thought of their divorce was unbearable.

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