Chapter 133: I Will Be Back Soon
"Sure," Evelyn agreed with a smile, though she was equally surprised by Natalie’s request.
Natalie smiled in gratitude and got up from the couch. Evelyn glanced at Zevian before following Natalie to the drawing room.
As the two ladies left, Jonathan turned to his wife and asked, "What does she want to talk about?" He was still upset about Natalie’s decision regarding Aracemia, and Damien tagging along made things even more stressful.
"I don’t know," Rosalind shrugged, equally confused, which made Jonathan sigh.
Zevian had assured them that Damien was going solely for his mission, strengthening his base there and that the marriage drama was just to protect Natalie from potential dangers. Fredrick, a lawyer who often worked with the Mafia, could expose Natalie to deep trouble if she was introduced as his daughter-in-law. But going as Damien’s wife, a part of the Valenti family, would keep her safe from harm. Still, it didn’t sound convincing, and Jonathan was struggling with the situation, still hoping Natalie would change her mind.
Evelyn followed Natalie into the drawing room, where a maid promptly arrived to assist them. Natalie requested some tea, and once the maid had left, she turned to Evelyn, who was watching her with concern.
"It’s nothing serious, don’t worry," Natalie said with a chuckle. "We’ve never had a real chat, so I thought we should. By the time you return, I think I’ll be in Aracemia," she added.
Evelyn sighed softly and nodded with a smile. She had heard from Avery that the doctor suggested transferring Dominic next week, and Fredrick had already arranged for Natalie and Emily to accompany him. Dominic still had no memories, except that Natalie was his wife. He felt comfortable only around her, so it made sense that she wanted to help him one last time. They all needed to respect her decision.
"We’ll visit you from time to time once I’m back, so don’t worry about anyone," Evelyn said, her words taking Natalie by surprise. When Evelyn smiled, Natalie couldn’t help but feel a weight lift from her heart. Avery was right—this girl had a way of healing people’s worries and wounds. Perhaps that was why her designs touched her clients so deeply.
"Did Zev speak about it?" Natalie asked, referring to her marriage to Damien.
Understanding her concern, Evelyn nodded. "This marriage was planned to protect you from Fredrick’s clients, who might see you as a pawn. With Damien around, no one will be able to harm you or Emily," she explained, repeating what Natalie already knew. Natalie sighed softly.