Chapter 473


    Jeremy had changed his hairstyle this year. It was shorter, making him look sharper and more


    intense.


    So, this photo was taken recently. The desire in Jeremy’s eyes hinted. at a longing, a yearning that


    seemed directed at someone specific. Natalie couldn’t help but wonder who had captivated his


    gaze.


    Natalie’s hand trembled as she held the phone. She wondered if she had been mistaken. After all,


    Jeremy was soaking in the hot spring. Perhaps just the steam had clouded his eyes.


    It was just a photo, but Natalie’s heart felt increasingly hollow as she


    gripped her phone tightly.


    Finally, she took a deep breath and texted, “What exactly do you


    want? Be direct. You have ten minutes to reply. If I don’t hear back, I’ll


    block you.”


    Hank didn’t notice Natalie’s change in demeanor. He was


    preupied with figuring out how to make Austin understand that


    Natalie’s rtionship with Jeremy was invible.


    After finishing a shoot, Austin walked straight up to Natalie. “Why do you look so pale? Are you


    feeling unwell?”


    Natalie snapped out of her thoughts, realizing she was overthinking. With a smile, she said, “It’s


    nothing. I’m probably just still a bit sleepy.”


    “Go sleep in the car for a while, or go home and rest. I’m giving your


    the day off,” Austin said. His eyes filled with concern as he gazed at


    Natalie.


    He didn’t believe her excuse was as simple asck of sleep. There must be another reason.


    Initially, Natalie wanted to refuse, but then she reconsidered. She


    really hadn’t slept well the previous night. “Oh, alright then. I’ll take the day off today. Thank you, Mr.


    Powell. I didn’t sleep wellst night. I apologize for affecting today’s work.”


    “Go get some rest,” Austin said, nodding.


    As Natalie left, Hank turned to Austin. “Something’s off, really off. Austin, I just talked to her. She


    and her husband are childhood sweethearts. If you have any ideas, forget them.”


    Austin rolled his eyes at Hank. He was speechless. With everyone taking a break, he decided to


    confide in Hank about the recent events he had witnessed. If he didn’t, Hank would keep pestering


    him.


    Hank was dumbfounded. “What on earth? When Natalie talked about


    Jeremy, her eyes were filled with affection, impossible to conceal. That na?ve woman definitely


    doesn’t know, but she’s no match for


    Jeremy.


    “If Jeremy is deliberately deceiving her and keeping her in the dark, she’ll never find out, because


    she trusts Jeremy too much. No wonder


    you’ve always treated her differently. It turns out that you pity her. I’ve been overthinking.”


    Austin’s expression turned cold, but he remained silent.


    Meanwhile, Natalie hailed a cab and headed home. In the car, she checked the time. The ten–


    minute mark was approaching.


    Someone was clearly ying mind games with her.


    She hadn’t offended anyone recently, and her social circle was small. She wondered if it could be


    someone with a grudge against Jeremy.


    At the thought of that, Natalie promptly blocked the person. Soon, she


    arrived home.


    Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g!


    She took a shower and had a quick bite of a sandwich. She was so tired that she could barely keep


    her eyes open.


    Despite being only in her 20s, she couldn’t stay upte.


    Natalie was disappointed in herself.


    Skr had just arrived at Gxy Vi and was preparing dinner.


    Suddenly, her phone rang. It was Steven calling her.


    “Skye, I need to discuss something with you. Are you busy right now?”


    Skr set down the vegetables she was about to wash. She replied, ” Not at all, Steven. What do


    you want to discuss with me?”