The Shaw family, New York.
Natalie didn’t expect that Blake’s parents were also there.
As soon as he walked in, his mother, Cristina Morales, came over to greet him, helping him to the sofa and looking him up and down with her own hands: “Poor thing, with the kidnap- ping and the fire, Natalie must be terrified, right?”
“Blake really dropped the ball by not protecting you when you went to Washington. Luckily, your burns weren’t too serious, and you still agreed to marry him.”
“Haha, but my silly son finally saw the light! You have no idea how worried your uncle and I were, afraid that this stubborn blockhead in our family would remain a bachelor for life.”
He took out a delicate sandalwood box and opened it, inside the emerald necklace was shin- ing brightly.
“This was passed down to the daughter–in–law by the ancestors of the Blake family. It is said to be something from the palace. Now it is being handed over to you, and you cannot go back on your word.”
Natalie knew that this gift was priceless, and she looked at Blake in disbelief.
The man touched his nose and said, “Mom, isn’t it a bit too early? You easily scare people like this.”
Cristina gave him a look: “What do you know? Love is just like doing business, you have to make a decision quickly. Besides, since ancient times, marriage has always been about mar- rying off daughters and taking in daughters–in–law. What’s so scary about that? If your moth- er doesn’t help you, do you really want to be a bachelor forever?”
“Jovanny, come over and make a statement too!”
His father, Jovanny, and Blake looked at each other, then tentatively said under Cristina’s gaze, “Natalie, your uncle is going to transfer some shares to you as a dowry. You don’t have to worry about being bullied by your in–laws and husband after marriage.”
Cristina nodded in satisfaction, her gaze fixed on Natalie.
Natalie was at a loss with the genuine sincerity and eager gaze.
Looking back on the years she took care of Felix, the Harrison family would say thank you, but they never really appreciated her.
Even she had heard the Harrison family relatives talking behind her back to Felix’s father, saying that in ancient times, a woman who pursued a man was just a concubine, and she was just a gold–digger who had thrown herself at him. Giving her some gifts and money would be enough.
Perhaps Felix also thought so, so he not only accepted the superficial skills of the Harrison family, but also hurt her wantonly.
In contrast, she felt a mix of emotions in her heart.
“Uncle and aunt, this… is still a bit too early.”
Blake also spoke up and took her words: “Dad, Mom, if you’re worried about not being able to send it out, just wait until the day of the engagement ceremony, okay?”
The Ximenez family’s parents finally compromised.
They turned back and started discussing the marriage eagerly.
“Natalie still had wounds on her body, so there was no rush to hold the wedding.”
“You can get the certificate first and go get it tomorrow! You also know that Grandpa Blake’s health probably won’t last long, so it’s better to make a decision early to put the old man’s mind at ease.”
Natalie was feeling very confused and made an excuse to go to the bathroom.
When I came out again, I was surprised to hear that they had changed the topic of conversa- tion.
Abril held Cristina’s hand, tears streaming down her face: “Natalie is a blessed child, thank you both for not minding her these past few years…”
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