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Chapter 706
Natalie couldn’t deny Jeremy’s exceptional qualities. He was undoubtedly a wonderful person. Even now, she couldn’t deny that, aside from the
incident with Annabelle, he had no other flaws.
Before that incident, she was wholly devoted to him. They had even discussed planning for a baby and envisioned a future as a family of three.
But…
“A broken marriage is hard to mend, Dad, Mom. What’s done is done. Although his actions weren’t intentional infidelity, I still can’t overcome it. I told Mom before that even holding hands would disgust me. I can’t accept it.
“Maybe I’m too idealistic, but I know for sure we can never go back to how things were. Continuing would only cause mutual torment. The future is long, and my life is just beginning. Dad, Mom, I can’t continue with Jeremy.”
Natalie spoke with a clear and rational mind without the slightest trace of hesitation. Her attitude was resolute.
Seeing this, Kate was deeply distressed. “Nath, can’t you reconsider this calmly?”
She had been thinking a lot these past few days and was truly worried that they would regret this decision later–especially Natalie, who had been pampered since childhood and couldn’t tolerate any betrayal.
“I’ve given this a lot of thought. It’s not like I haven’t tried to make things work with Jeremy. But we can’t go back to how things were,” Natalie said firmly, shaking her head.
Unknown to her parents, making this decision was also painful for her. She couldn’t be with Jeremy now because she loved him too much. That was why she couldn’t accept their troubled love.
Damon sighed deeply. “I understand you. You’ve always been like this. It’s normal for you to find this situation unacceptable. Don’t burden yourself
with guilt. I’ll talk to Jeremy and help you get a smooth divorce.”
He had called Natalie back today because Jeremy had sought them out, hoping they could persuade Natalie.
Seeing Jeremy’s weary state, he felt a pang of sympathy and wanted to help. But now, seeing Natalie’s firm stance, he realized that some wounds couldn’t be healed with time. Matters of the relationship were between the two of them.
Kate was surprised by Damon’s change of attitude. “You…”
“Even though Nath can be stubborn, she doesn’t act out when it comes to serious matters. If she’s made up her mind, pushing her further would only cause her more pain,” Damon said with a calm reason.
Kate was momentarily stunned. Then she looked at Natalie with concern. Nath, are you sure? Jeremy won’t agree to the divorce easily.”
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Natalie nodded and said, “I’ve made up my mind. Jeremy won’t agree to the divorce. Mom, Dad, please help me talk to him. Continuing like this is just deceiving ourselves. A divorce is better for both of us. We need to move on with our lives, don’t we?”
Damon exhaled slowly. “Nath, it’s clear you’ve given this a lot of thought.”
He felt a pang in his heart. His beloved daughter’s mature outlook showed she had indeed grown up.
At that moment, the doorbell rang.
Kate immediately stood up to open the door, not asking who it was. Natalie looked toward the door.