Half an hour later, they arrived at the apartment.
Natalie took out her key card to open the door.
Pulling her luggage with one hand, Yulia followed Natalie into the house.
As soon as Yulia entered, she felt that something was amiss. Scanning the apartment with narrowed eyes, she placed her hand on the shoe rack.
Immediately, her hand was covered with dust and turned black.
Yulia’s face darkened instantly. She wiped away the dust on her fingers and asked, “Baby Girl, have you moved out?”
Natalie knew that Yulia would ask the question sooner or later. Hence, she lowered her head and hummed in response guiltily.
“Where have you moved to?” Yulia gazed at Natalie and asked, “Why did you move out all of a sudden? Also, since you’ve moved out, why didn’t you bring me to your new house but here instead? Do you not welcome me to your new house? Or is it too small?”
Feeling guilty, she kept her head down upon hearing Yulia’s series of questions. “Mom, I-I moved to my boyfriend’s house.”
“What?” Yulia was stunned for a moment before she continued in a surprised tone, “Boyfriend?”
“Yes.” Natalie nodded.
Yulia got excited. “Baby Girl, since when did you have a boyfriend? Why didn’t you tell me? Besides, does your boyfriend like Connor and Sharon? Tell you what, you shouldn’t be with him if he doesn’t like the kids. Also, you shouldn’t neglect them for his sake.”
Natalie burst into laughter and explained, “Mom, what kind of a person am I to you? Don’t worry. He loves Connor and Sharon. Besides, he treats them as his children.”
“Really?” Yulia nodded with satisfaction and continued, “Well, it’s good to hear that. By the way, you haven’t told me who he is.”
“He…” Natalie avoided her gaze and said, “Mom, can you promise me to stay calm after I tell you?”
“Stay calm?” Yulia knitted her brows.
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