29
Meny
I didn’t understand what Peter meant and looked at him with confusion.
His hands tightened as he held the coffee cup. He explained, “I mean, you don’t have to apologize for Ethan. It’s not your fault.” “I was apologizing for myself. You’re injured because of me.”
Peter
relaxed.
His
voice brightened
brightened up.“It’s between me
and Ethan.
It has
nothing
to do
with
you.”
I looked down and didn’t know what to say.
Peter pursed his lower lip and said, “You never have to say sorry to me, Natalie.”
“I see.”
His burning eyes made me nervous, and I looked away.
It was like I was back to the first date. Nervous, shy, and not knowing what to do.
Jack, who had been watching this, gave his boss a thumbs up in his mind. The maids kept asking him questions.
“Who’s that beautiful lady?”
“She’s so cute, and Mr. Caffrey has never brought home a woman before.”
“What’s her relationship to Mr. Caffrey?”
Enjoying this, Jack cleared his throat and lowered his voice.“Do you have to ask? Of course she’s the house’s future hostess.” The design competition was nearing. I submitted my work. That night, the finalists were trending on social media. Summer texted me.
“Natalie, I’ll come back before your competition!”
“Okay.”
“By the way, you can check the comments; they’re all supportive. Look!”
Hesitantly,
clicked I
the on
link.
“Go Natalie! Talent shouldn’t be wasted.”
Summer was
right.
The
comments
were
overwhelmingly
positive.
“She Overcame betrayal and cyberbullying and
still
won!
This is
the
kind
of
story
want I
to
see!”
“I’m always on Team Natalie.”
“So am I!”
My eyes welled up. I’d avoided reading the comments since I was going to compete. I’d expected being criticized, given the drama with Ethan and Chloe.
Summer texted me again.“See?
I replied through tears, “Yeah.”
Netizens are smart. Natalie, you’ve suffered enough. Better days
are ahead.”
Meanwhile, Seeing the trending topic about me, Chloe slammed her phone. A loud crash echoed through the living room. Her chest heaved; her eyes were venomous.
When did that bitch return? Why? Was she trying to steal Ethan back?
No, no way!
Jealousy consumed Chloe, making her restless. She threw things around the living room. The servants watched in fear; her condition seemed to be worsening.
Mark returned, only to find the living room in ruins. He felt no pity for his sister.
His voice was cold.“Chloe! Now what?!”
