Chapter 145 Outside And Talk

• Alexander tilted his head, clearly amused by the sudden softness in her voice.“So fragile all of a sudden?” he drawled. “Ever since your precious uncle showed up, you’ve been weak as a daisy. What—do you think if he sees you looking pitiful in my arms, he’ll actually believe there’s nothing dirty between us?”He chuckled. “Don’t be ridiculous, sweetheart.”
• In that instant, Natalia’s eyes flooded with tears.
• “Seeing me like this… that’s exactly what you want, isn’t it?” she said hoarsely. “You’ve already won, and now you’re rubbing salt into the wound. Don’t you feel anything at all? My love—everything I had—ruined by your hands, and I still have to smile and obey you. Is that it?”