Chapter 69 The Unexpected Visit

• Natalie stepped out of her car, the soft click of the door echoing in the quiet evening. The gentle breeze from the coast carried the scent of saltwater, mingling with the faint aroma of blooming jasmine that adorned the entrance of her home. She paused for a moment, taking a deep breath as she tried to shake off the weariness from a long day at the office.
• It had been one of those days where everything seemed to demand her attention. Meetings, phone calls, last-minute decisions—being the CEO of Natalie’s Cosmetics wasn’t easy, but it was something she loved. Still, by the time she reached her front door, she could feel the weight of exhaustion settling into her bones.
• As she pushed open the door, the comforting warmth of home wrapped around her. The familiar creaks of the wooden floor, the soft hum of the refrigerator from the kitchen, and the distant sound of the twins’ laughter somewhere inside—all of it was exactly what she needed.