After the movie, Selina and Matthew went to a cafe nearby for lunch.
The cafe was famous around the area, hence it was relatively crowded.
Matthew and Selina were affected by the lively atmosphere.
They enjoyed their meal while chatting away happily.
They avoided the topic of certain displeasing matters.
Matthew brought up Brennan.
It turned out that he had given his friend a call to ask about Brennan's condition.
According to that friend, Brennan was doing quite well now.
He was a genius in computer science and his ability had made him shine in his company. He had made significant achievements in his career.
He was now the national treasure of the company, and everyone valued and respected him.
Such treatment had made his confidence grow tremendously.
He didn't shut himself in like before and even started to take the initiative to converse with others.
Not only that, he had also signed up for the company's sports event.
When Selina heard this, her good mood became even better.
"That's good to hear, otherwise I would feel very guilty," Selina said.
Matthew served her some steak, "Trust me Selina, everything will get better," he assured her.
"Yes, I believe you." She beamed at him.
Her eyes were sparkling with joy.
They were enjoying themselves thoroughly that none of them noticed that they were being photographed.
In the Whitlock family's villa, Natalie was accompanying Cecilia.
Cecilia had lost a few pounds in the past two days.
She did not have any appetite to eat.
Natalie's heart ached at the sight of her.
Although she had no blood relation with Cecilia, she often thought of her as her own mother.
Apart from James, she saw Cecilia as her most beloved elder.
She had specially boiled some soup for Cecilia.
"Mom, please drink some soup. Could you please at least do that for me?" Natalie pleaded with Cecilia.
Cecilia took a glance at Natalie.
She reluctantly picked up the bowl and took a sip.
At that moment, a maid walked over to them.
She glanced at Cecilia uneasily and then turned to look at Natalie.
"What's the matter?" Natalie asked.
"Miss Godfrey, there... there's someone looking for you," the maid stuttered.
Natalie was stunned for a moment.
Who would it be? She wondered.
"It's a lady," the maid added.
Natalie could only think of one person, and that would be Yvonne.
No one else would come to look for her other than her.
Natalie's mood lightened.
She had not seen Yvonne for a long time.
"Mom, I'll be out for a moment," Natalie informed.
Cecilia nodded and said, "You're excused."
Natalie followed the maid to the villa's entrance.
She asked casually, "Is it a young and beautiful lady?"
An awkward expression flashed across the maid's face.
"Miss Godfrey, please go and take a look," the maid replied.
When they arrived at the entrance, Natalie was stunned by the sight.
The person in front of her was not Yvonne, but a stranger.
It was a woman in her fifties. She had a dark complexion and was short and skinny. She was wearing a cheap white shirt and a pair of black pants with the bottom rolled up, revealing her bony ankles.
She was also carrying a large sack with her, making her look like a farmer who sold vegetables in the market.
Natalie stared at the woman for a few seconds before asking, "May I know who you are?"
She was sure that she had no acquaintance with this woman.
"Are you Natalie?" the woman inquired.
She had a strong local accent, but her words were clear and understandable.
Natalie nodded.
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