Chapter 15 A Painful Rejection

• The weeks following Natalie’s unexpected discovery of her pregnancy were a whirlwind of emotions and uncertainty. Her life, once filled with plans and hope, was now overshadowed by the weight of her new reality and the absence of Daniel. Every day seemed to blur into the next as she grappled with the profound changes in her life.
• Determined to find some stability and support, Natalie resolved to return to McCloud Mansion. She hoped that revealing her pregnancy to her grandfather, William McCloud, might bring her a sense of acceptance and security. It was a desperate hope, but it was the only path she felt she could take.
• As she approached McCloud Mansion, the grandeur of the estate felt both imposing and familiar. The mansion, with its towering columns and expansive grounds, was a symbol of her family’s legacy—a legacy she was now at odds with. The gray skies overhead mirrored her mood as she made her way up the drive, the anticipation and anxiety palpable.