Natalie's heart clenched the moment she saw that woman, her face going pale.
As soon as Cora saw Ethan arrive, she immediately dropped her arrogant demeanor and walked over to him with an aggrieved expression. Furious, she complained, "Mr. Carter, this woman slapped me multiple times for no reason! You have to stand up for me!"
Ethan turned his gaze to Natalie, who was standing quietly to the side. With a smirk, he asked, "Mrs. Carter, what do you think?"
Cora's expression darkened when she saw Natalie. The situation today had escalated to this point because of her.
Natalie glanced at Emma, who was deliberately avoiding her gaze. Her heart ached. After nine months of running away, some things had to be faced eventually.
She stepped in front of Emma, shielding her, and met Ethan's scru
