The Year She Stopped Being Crazy for Him novel Chapter 181

Natalie didn't mind and simply nodded.

Dr. Webb, a highly experienced rehabilitation specialist in his sixties, had already retired abroad before Hassan somehow persuaded him to return with what must have been an exorbitant offer.

After a brief conversation over lunch, they took the doctor to see Lemuel, who was lying in his hospital bed.

Despite the daily massages and bedside chats to keep his muscles active, his body continued to uncontrollably waste away, his skin taking on an alarming pallor.

The specialist reviewed the medical charts before beginning a thorough physical examination.

Natalie watched from the side, her phone buzzing incessantly.

Since morning, Rhea had been messaging her, practically begging for mercy.

Hassan's men had captured intimate photos of Rhea and her lover at a resort in Mothria Country. If Cormac saw them, it wouldn't just mean a messy divorce; given his ruthless nature, he would ensure she was stripped of every single penny she owned.

Faced with losing her entire fortune and social standing, Rhea had completely abandoned her high-society pride.

Message after message flooded in, filled with desperate pleas.

"Natalie, I swear I didn't take those photos. Chloe gave them to one of our relatives, and she's the one who dropped them on the floor. I only insulted you that day because Chloe egged me on. I know I was wrong. Please don't release them."

"I made a terrible mistake. I'm so sorry. I'll never do anything like that again. The photos are in your hands, and as long as you keep them quiet, I'll do whatever you want. Please, just don't let Cormac find out."

Rhea's voice notes were thick with tears, her tone utterly pathetic.

Natalie hadn't replied to a single one.

All morning, Rhea had sent dozens of messages interspersed with voice notes, even attempting to video call her a few times.

Natalie had only glanced at one or two. The older woman was clearly in a state of absolute panic.

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