Caught Him Cheating My Life Restarted (Natalie) novel Chapter 22

You're still trying to deny it? Hanley told me everything. You're the one who whispered in his ear, telling him that an heir can't have weaknesses and must overcome his flaws." Natalie's eyes were glacial, her voice shaking with rage. "Marie, an allergy is a medical condition! You pushed him to 'overcome' it, telling him to eat more almonds to get used to it. You were trying to kill him!"

It was true that Marie had instigated it. It was a compliance test.

Hanley knew he was allergic to nuts. She just wanted to see if he would obey her.

It seemed he hadn't disappointed her.

Just then, Hanley rushed forward and shoved Natalie hard. "Don't you talk to Auntie like that! It wasn't Auntie who told me to eat the nuts, I did it myself! I want to be a real man, and I can't let a few little nuts defeat me!"

Marie said, "You hear that, Natalie? It wasn't me who told Hanley to eat nuts. You're slandering me without any proof. Are you saying I, Marie Ward, mean nothing to you?"

Natalie turned to Darren. "Hanley is your child. Do you also think it's fine that Marie encouraged him to eat something he's deathly allergic to?"

"Natalie, Hanley just said it wasn't Marie who told him to do it. And regardless, you shouldn't be calling her by her first name. Have you forgotten what I told you? You are to respect Marie, no matter what."

Natalie let out a bitter laugh. Marie had nearly killed her son, and Darren was telling her to show respect.

She was so tired of being told to respect Marie, especially now that she knew about their sordid affair. How could she possibly endure it?

"Darren, I treat her as your sister-in-law. But do you?"

Natalie's gaze burned into him, and for a moment, Darren actually looked away.

"She... of course she's my sister-in-law."

Marie said triumphantly, "Don't worry, Darren. The Fairchild Conglomerate project won't fall through. I will help you. In fact, I'm the only one who can."

Natalie's hands clenched into fists, her nails digging into her palms.

"You're right, Marie. You're the only one who can help him. Since you two are such a perfect match, why don't you just marry him? Marry your late husband's own brother."

Natalie's words made everyone's face turn ugly.

She was the fig leaf covering their shame, and no one wanted it ripped away just yet.

Darren flushed with anger and humiliation. "Natalie, what nonsense are you spouting? Have you forgotten everything I've taught you? How dare you speak to Marie like that?"