When Natalie arrived home, she was horrified to find it empty—there wasn't a single soul in sight.
Her heart pounded as she dialed Austin's number. It was the first time she had reached out to him in days. Trembling, she forced herself to press the call button.
But Austin didn't answer.
Taking a deep breath, Natalie tried to steady herself. Without wasting another second, she headed straight to Austin's parents' home.
When she appeared at their door, their shock was evident. "You…"
"Did you take my children?" Natalie demanded bluntly, skipping any pleasantries.
In the past, for Austin's sake, she would have politely addressed them as "Mom" and "Dad", keeping up appearances even if the entire household disapproved of her. But this wasn't just about maintaining a façade. Her children were at stake, and she had no intention of playing nice.
Austin's father, Alec Powell, slammed his hand on the table. "You dare come here and accuse us? What kind of spell have you cast on Austin?"
Jessica joined in with a scowl. "If I had known this would happen, I never would have let you marry him. You've been brainwashing him all these years, haven't you? Now he doesn't even care about us!"
Their voices rose in a torrent of accusations, but Natalie, who was worried sick about her children, suddenly felt a sense of clarity.
What were they even talking about? What had Austin done? And what did they mean by saying he didn't care about them anymore?
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