Natalie’s heart skipped a beat when she heard Jasper’s voice.
She was so engrossed in talking that she didn’t notice him coming over. She glanced at Jasper Milton and nodded respectfully. “The children in the orphanage might have such psychological problems, but I wasn’t proficient in it. Hence, I took up this course when I was in college. ”
“Ha ha ha, Jasper, don’t you think that she’s just like Stella?” Eli Wayne laughed first to burst the bubble.
Jasper looked at Eli.
“She does sound like Stella. Her voice is similar, and her experience is similar. Stella was also in the orphanage when she was a child. She also learned psychology. They have similar personalities too. However, you have already ruined one of my closest friends. Don’t you dare ruin another,” Eli’s eyes darkened as she warned him coldly.
“Eli.” Natalie shouted and stood up. She smiled apologetically at Jasper and said to Eli, “I am now Mr. Milton’s children’s tutor.”
“Quit your job, I can still afford to pay for your bills,” Eli said directly.
“I want to earn my own living,” Natalie replied.
Jasper looked at Natalie and said in a low voice, “Since your friend holds such concern toward me, then forget it. A bad beginning would only lead to an unhappy ending.”
After Jasper finished his sentence in a deep voice, he turned around and left.
Natalie’s eyes dimmed and she sat back on the chair feebly. On the surface, it looked as if she was unaffected as she cut the steak lightly. However, her heart was in turmoil, seemingly defeated.
Eli understood Natalie’s sadness and said apologetically, “Was I too harsh?”
Natalie shook her head. “No, you did a very good job. If you said it directly, others would not misunderstand then. If Jasper decided not to hire me, he must have his reasons.”
“There is indeed something,” Eli said hesitantly. “The orphanage called me today. Jasper sent his assistant to the orphanage to investigate you.”
Natalie smiled slightly. “That’s reasonable. I’m here to take care of his sons. He often goes on business trips, so he must be worried about handing his children to me. It’s always better to be cautious.”
“Then what should you do now? You must want to take care of Dante very much, right?” Eli said, feeling sorry for Natalie.
“I can apply to be a teacher at Dante’s primary school, then I can always see him. Perhaps, this is God’s arrangement. No matter how strong a person is, he can’t change his fate.” Natalie said open-mindedly.
Past experience taught her not to force the inevitable. Otherwise, in the end, she would just suffer.
She picked up the glass and clinked it with Eli’s. “I will only drink this one glass.”
Eli snatched the wine glass from Natalie’s hand and placed it on the table. “I don’t want to drink anymore. What’s so good about red wine? It’s sour. Let’s eat more and then go over for a singing session. I’ll get a few handsome men to accompany us.”
“I don’t mind singing but there’s no need for handsome men. Somehow, I have the feeling that Sean’s informants are here, observing us.” Natalie was worried.
Eli sneered and patted the table. “So what if they are here? Sean has countless wives and mistresses. It’s not fair that only he is allowed to do so.”
“That’s right. Instead of focusing on others and complaining for a lifetime, it’s better to put energy on yourself. You can live as you like. Even if you are in a cage, you should live a beautiful life.” Natalie said, picking up the red wine on the table and drinking it all.
She didn’t eat much. After eating a piece of her steak, she stopped. Instead, she chatted with Eli and talked about her baby with a gentle smile on her lips.
Eli ate all the food on the table and covered her swollen belly. “Don’t you want to eat more?”
“This piece of steak is enough for today. My stomach isn’t good. I will feel unwell if I ate too much.” Natalie whispered.
Eli let out a sigh. “There are too many hormones in the medicine that we are researching this time. You’ve obviously eaten so little, but you’re still getting fatter.”
“I almost lost my life. It was not easy for me to have a second lease in life, to be alive and well right now. Hence, I don’t care about my appearance or my figure. However, aren’t you afraid that you will turn into a little fat cat if you continue eating like this?” Natalie teased her with a smile.
“I want to become a super fat person, then Sean would definitely throw me away quickly. But I’m worried that he won’t give you the medicine after throwing me away. Such a dilemma.” Eli held her chin and stared at Natalie.
“Sorry, Eli,” Natalie apologized.
“Haha, that’s alright. I’m sorry. I often speak without thinking. I didn’t mean that. Please don’t misunderstand.” Eli scratched her head and said honestly.
She had known Eli for so many years, and she knew her character very well.
She was frank, righteous, and carefree. She would say whatever she wanted to say, and she would never be jealous or have the heart to frame others. She had always been a straightforward and innocent lady, a simple and lovely person.
But in the end, she was the one who caused Eli to be involved with Sean Yaleman.
“Eli, stop worrying about me. You should live the life you want.” Natalie said in a low voice.
“Haha, the life that I want would definitely include my best friend. Come on, let’s go and sing.” Eli suddenly changed the topic.
Natalie nodded and went out with her.
“Dad, isn’t that Auntie Natalie?” Dante Milton saw Natalie and asked Jasper.
Jasper looked at Natalie’s disappearing back and said, “She probably has some matters to attend to. I’ll take you to the amusement park later.”
“Didn’t she see me?” Dante asked with some disappointment.
Jasper squatted down in front of Dante. “Dante, Dad thinks that Miss Wheeler is not suitable to be our family tutor. Dad will interview some more teachers tomorrow. You and Ralph will come as well. Let’s choose one that you both like, okay?”
Dante’s eyes turned red, and he looked at Jasper with his big and bright eyes. Dante pursed his lips and did not speak.
“Dante, would you like to have a piece of cake?” Jasper asked softly.
Dante nodded.
Rubbing Dante’s head, Jasper got up and walked toward the cake display.
Dante turned around and ran out of the door quickly. When he got out of the elevator, he finally saw Natalie. He shouted, “Auntie Natalie! Natalie!”
Natalie heard Dante’s voice and stopped. She turned around and saw Dante running over.
She felt her heart thumping wildly, rippling through her chest.
“This child seems to like you very much. Is it because of the mother and son’s connection?” Eli sighed.
Natalie squatted down. Dante ran to her and said with reddened eyes, “Dad said that you won’t come to my house to be a tutor tomorrow. Is that true?”
“Dante, I will be your teacher if I go to your house to be a tutor. You have to call me Auntie Natalie then. However, if I don’t become your tutor, we can be friends then. You can just call me Natalie. Isn’t that right, Dante?” Natalie smiled lovingly.
“But wouldn’t it mean that we won’t see each other again?” Dante was sad, and his eyes were misty. It quickly condensed into a drop of water, flowing down and dripping on her heart…