Chapter 78
“What is it?” Natalie asked.
“During her treatment, we will fulfill her wish p>
He meant she had to play the part of a loving wife. Charlotte was gravely ill, and her only wish was to see them reconcile and have a child.
“You want me to have a child with you?” Natalie stared at him in disbelief. Three years had passed, but she had never forgotten how she lost their first child.
“I can play along with you, but a child… that’s impossible,” she said firmly.
A shadow passed through Alexander’s eyes, but he quickly masked it with a smirk. “You’re overthinking it. We just need to convince Grandmother that we’ve reconciled p>
She supposed he was right. She had been overthinking it. Why would he want to have a child with her?
“Good,” Natalie said. “Have someone bring the divorce agreement here. We can sign it now and handle the legal paperwork at a more convenient time p>
Her position was clear. She had no objection to his condition; Charlotte was ill and couldn’t be agitated. But the divorce could be handled privately, without her knowledge.
“I wasn’t finished,” Alexander said. “I agreed to sign the papers, and I won’t go back on my word. But now is not the time. Once Grandma has undergone a month of treatment and her condition has stabilized, I will sign p>
Natalie immediately protested. “Playing a part and getting divorced are not mutually exclusive. We can easily keep it from her p>
“You’re right,” Alexander conceded. “But what if you back out after the divorce is finalized? I can’t exactly force you to come back here. You’d probably accuse me of kidnapping again p>
Besides, Charlotte had always been kind to her. Even if she weren’t acting, she would have stayed by her side.
“That’s my condition,” Alexander stated, his expression leaving no room for negotiation.
Natalie took a deep breath, knowing there was no point in arguing with him further.
“Fine. One month p>
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“I’m going to sit with Grandma,” Natalie said, her face a cool mask as she walked past him and back into the ICU.
Alexander watched her until she disappeared through the door, then turned and headed toward the director’s office.
Inside the room, Natalie noticed Charlotte’s arm was lying outside the blanket. She gently tucked it back in.
As she was about to sit in the chair by the bed, the door opened, and Eugene Ramirez walked in.
He wasn’t surprised to see Natalie there; he knew how close she was to his mother. “Thank you for being here with her p>
“It’s no trouble. Grandma woke up for a bit but is sleeping again. Her condition seems stable for now, but she refuses to see a specialist. She gets very agitated when we press the issue: Eugene, if you get a chance, maybe you could try talking to her p>
Natalie spoke in a low voice. Her concern just s genuine; it wasn’t t
about getting Charlotte better so she could finalize her divorce
Eugene nodded. “My mom is getting older, and she can be stubborn as a child. I’ll
find the right time to talk to her p>
The room fell silent again.
After a while, Eugene asked, “Did Alexander sign the divorce papers p>
Natalie shook her head, glancing at the sleeping woman in the bed. “Not yet p>
Eugene didn’t need to ask why. He understood that the divorce was on hold because of his mother’s health.
Just then, Charlotte began to stir.
“Natalie the old woman murmured, her hand trembling as she reached out. Natalie gently took it. “I’m here, Grandmother p>
“I’m craving food from The Cozy Nook. Could you go and get some for me p>
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“Of course,” Natalie
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With that, Natalie left the room.
Eugene walked closer to the bed. “Mom, let me get you some water p>
He filled a cup with warm water from the dispenser.
When he turned around, Charlotte was already sitting up, her face set in an angry scowl. She looked perfectly healthy and full of energy.
“Mom, you’re Eugene froze, stunned.
“Did Natalie ask Alexander for a divorce again? And did you draft the papers?” Charlotte demanded, her voice strong and clear.
Eugene realized his mother had been awake the whole time and had overheard their conversation.
“Yes,” he admitted.
Charlotte was furious. She looked around, then grabbed the pillow from behind her and threw it at him.
“How could you help them break up p>