After Nathan went into the bathroom, she sat on the bed and though about her conversation with Jorge.
She knew that what Jorge said was real; if something happened to him, Fernanda would go crazy, because she basically lived for
him.
Because of this, Nathan stayed in the bathroom longer.
He thought Stella was already asleep, but he didn’t expect it; she was playing with her phone when he came out.
He sat down on the bed, she hung up the phone and turned her body to look at him.
Stella felt her relationship with Nathan, even though they were husband and wife. The only connection was only Liam, so what was her obligation and responsibility to help Jorge?
But she didn’t want Jorge to get into trouble either and saw with her own eyes Fernanda’s condition worsen. Although she didn’t really understand Jorge’s condition, she was sure that what he said was true.
According to his nature, he was capable of doing this kind of thing, and it wasn’t really unusual. He was clearly forcing her.
“Do you have something to tell me?” – Stella’s mood was clearly evident on her face, and Nathan frowned and looked at her.
“I want to borrow money from you.” – Stella was surprised, but nodded immediately and took a deep breath to speak.
“How much?” – Nathan remembered what Carla had said, and his dark eyes gradually narrowed.
Stella remembered the amount of money Jorge had asked for. To her it was a huge sum.
“Five hundred thousand.”
“Five hundred thousand?” – Nathan laughed, but his laughter didn’t reach his eyes. He took the cigarette case from the bedside table and puffed on it. – “What do you want to do with that kind of money”
“I… have something…” She knew he didn’t like Jorge, so she felt that if she told him it was for Jorge, he would reject it outright.
“What’s wrong with you that you need five hundred thousand?”
It was clear that Nathan didn’t trust her; he stubbed out the ash from his cigarette.
“Jorge asked you, right? As far as I know, this isn’t the first time you’ve asked the Collins Family for money. What, do you all think
we’re a bank?”
Stella paled; her words were really unpleasant, but it was a reality.
“That amount of money I will definitely return to you…” – Nathan raised his eyebrows.
“And how are you going to return it? I’m quite curious about that.” He looked as if examining the product. – “Of your belongings, the only thing that’s more worthy is your body, but now that you’re going to get pregnant, I won’t be able to use it for my own benefit.”
He said this slowly and leaned closer to her, taking in a faint scent of mint and looking at her with disdain.
“Nathan!” Stella shuddered and pushed him away.
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His words were really hurtful, She couldn’t bear to hear them again.
“I know you don’t like me, you don’t like my father, but why should you say that kind of word…“– His eyes were bitter, as if they had been hit by a strong light.
“How do you want me to talk to you? In these many years, you’ve all obtained many benefits from the Collins Family.”
He smiled slightly; his eyes showed a clear mockery. His long finger caressed her face with a frivolous attitude.
“Besides, why do you dare ask me? Who do you think you are that I should lend you the money?”
Stella’s face was very pale; his words were like thin, long needles driven into her heart. She wasn’t particularly hurt, but she still couldn’t breathe.
Stella lowered her head, bit her lips and, for a long time, raised her bead again.
“I’m sorry, I’m overestimating myself.”
Although she was trying her best to stay calm and strong, her eyes had turned red. Moreover, her voice sounded scattered and
broken.
Nathan remained silent. He opened his mouth, wanted to say something, but finally said nothing, because Stella had already gotten up from the bed and left the room.
Nathan looked at her tall, slim rear view and suddenly felt nervous. He used his finger to twist and light the cigarette and threw it on the floor.
His phone rang at that moment; he picked it up and looked at it. It was Olivia.
“Why are you up so early?”
It was now about six or seven o’clock in the morning in America.
“I miss you…” – Olivia said in a husky voice, with a slightly spoiled attitude, and practically brought a little seduction. – “I don’t know why, but lately I always wake up around six or seven in the morning, and maybe it’s because you’re not here, so I can’t sleep
in peace…”
At first, Olivia thought her words would make Nathan comfort her, but after her long wait, Nathan was still silent on the other side.
“Nathan, are you there?”
Nathan used his long finger to massage her forehead.
“Yes.” He had some doubts. Being on the phone with Olivia, he had unexpectedly become distracted, continuing to think about Stella’s appearance as she was leaving the room.
“Nathan, what happened? Why are you so distant? Is everything all right?” He wasn’t in good condition, Olivia could feel it.
“I’m fine.“– Again Nathan answered in short, concise sentences.
Even though he said erything was fine, it was clear that his heart wasn’t in her call…
Although Olivia was unhappy about this, she had always been an intelligent girl, so she wouldn’t express her mood carelessly. Besides, she really understood about dealing with certain conditions, knew what she should do in certain situations, what to say.
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“What were you saying before?” Nathan finally asked her.
“I was wondering when you were coming back? I want you to come back here and accompany me. Haven’t you finished dealing with your family problem?”
“I might not come back right now…”
“Why? Is the insemination baby process failing?” – Olivia was a little anxious.
No matter what, Stella was also Nathan’s legal wife. Although he had no feelings for her, even hated her, if they connected day after day, the feeling could grow.
She felt a sense of crisis.
Before, to stop her from her wild imagination, Nathan hadn’t told her that the insemination baby problem had been discovered by his family, but now that she had asked, he felt there was no longer any need to hide it. After all, she’ll know about it sooner or later.
“My family found out about it…” – Nathan hadn’t finished his sentence when Olivia cut him off.
“Nathan… did you touch Stella? Did you sleep with her?”
Nathan really didn’t like anyone questioning him, including Olivia’s action now.
“Yes, Olivia!” – Nathan admitted at once.
“How can you do this to me? How can you touch her? How can you do something to disappoint me?” – Olivia screamed.
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