After I Stopped Loving Him novel Chapter 674

Natalie knew all about it.

She was there the day they went to the civil office to start their divorce paperwork. The cooling-off period was only thirty days, and she had been counting down each one. That was exactly why she showed up today. She wanted to see them get their divorce certificate with her own eyes.

She brought gifts with her, pretending it was an apology just so she’d have a reason to come. And honestly, she did owe Ethan an apology. The whole plan with Sophia to drug Isabella had backfired, hurting Ethan instead.

When Isabella pressed charges, it was Ethan who stepped in and helped Natalie avoid a prison sentence. Instead, she just got detention.

“Ethan, what’s this? Are you having second thoughts about the divorce? Or did Isabella change her mind and decide she wants to stay married to you?” Natalie walked up to Ethan, her tone soft and worried. “Whatever’s going on, you can’t smoke like this. It’s not good for you.” She glanced at the pile of cigarette butts, sighing. “Isabella doesn’t even care about you. If there’s nothing between you and her, just get it over with. I tried talking to Isabella, but she just shut me out. Now she acts like I’m her worst enemy.”

“I seriously don’t get it. Ever since I joined the Lane family, I thought I treated her just fine, but she hates me so much.” Natalie seemed genuinely hurt for a second. “Yeah, I know the drugging thing was wrong, but it wasn’t like I wanted to hurt her. Sophia was the one fighting with her, and she wanted Isabella to be embarrassed. She asked me for help, so I got the stuff. It was supposed to be a prank, not whatever Isabella thinks it was. Now she acts like she wants me gone for good. Since I got out, I haven’t even dared to go outside. And when I do, I have to cover up completely because I’m scared reporters might catch me. My reputation is ruined.”

Ethan turned to look at her. He didn’t say anything, just stared. His eyes were cold, so unfamiliar that Natalie suddenly felt nervous.

When she was released from detention, the only people waiting for her were Jordan and her parents. Ethan hadn’t come. In that moment, Natalie had felt a knot in her chest, scared that Ethan was done with her for good.

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