Chapter 281
Turning Of The Tide (Natalie and Trevon)
Chapter 281 The atmosphere was tense for a moment. No one said anything else. They were all waiting for Trevon to speak.
After waiting for a long time, Trevon did not speak. His gaze was fixed on the number on the marriage certificate.
At this moment, everyoneâs thoughts were very complicated. Sherri and Hackett were so surprised that they almost exploded on the spot. They were even more shocked over this than their marriage registration today. However, they suppressed their emotions because of Trevonâs expression. The staff was puzzled. This was the strangest couple she had ever handled.
Natalie knew that he was unhappy. Today was the day he had been thinking about for a long time. It was the result of his hard work. If he went back just like that, he would surely be upset. She thought of a compromise and held his hand. She gently pressed his palm and suggested, âWhy donât we make up a copy of the marriage certificate? Weâve already taken photos, so we have to use it. This way, we can get our marriage certificate today.â
Feeling her intentions, Trevon said to the staff, âMake us a new copy of the marriage certificate. Use this photo.â
As Trevon spoke, he placed the photo they had just taken on the table. He looked somber, and no one could tell if he was happy or angry.
Seeing that this person was not to be trifled with, the staff quickly followed his request and replied politely, âOkay.â
In just a few moves, this matter was settled. The marriage certificate was in their hands. Trevonâs gaze was fixed on the words: marriage certificate.
He was trembling with satisfaction as he held the document.
They were not divorced at all. Mr. Wilson was good at holding his cards close to his chest.
He had played all of them out. He was scheming.
The two couples exited the City Hall, and Natalie looked at the signboard again. Her mental states were completely different from before. She gazed at the man beside her and asked, âWhere are you going? Iâm heading to the hospital.â
Trevon hugged her waist and said, âThereâs no hurry to go to the hospital. Letâs go back to the Wilsonâs residence. Iâll send you to the hospital in the afternoon, okay?â
Trevon wanted to ask Mr. Wilson what was going on. âNo,â he thought, âMr. Wilson should be addressed as Grandpa. It had always been Grandpaâ.
Thinking back, she had personally seen her status change in the system. It was written as divorce. She was also under the impression that she was about to remarry.
This twist of events was too shocking. Those with weak hearts could be sent to the emergency room immediately. Fortunately, they did not have heart disease.
Natalie replied, âOkay.â
Sherri held Hackettâs arm as they walked to the side. They were still in shock with what had happened.
They were going to change Rubyâs family name later. Otherwise, they wanted to follow Natalie and Trevon back to the Wilsonâs residence to find out what happened.
After leaving the City Hall, the two couples who had just registered their marriage parted ways. One pair went to the Wilsonâs residence, while the other went to the police station to change their daughterâs family name.
Rachel, who was with Jasper on the sofa, watched the couple walk into. the living room with their fingers intertwined. It was a strange sight.
She thought momentarily and asked, âYouâre not working today?â
Jasper put up a good act. When he saw Natalie and Trevon enter hand in hand, he quickly put down the toy he was holding and walked over. He hugged Trevonâs slender legs and shouted, âDaddy, Mommy.â
Jasper had addressed them so endearingly that there did not seem to be a problem with it.
Natalie released Trevonâs hand and squatted down to pick Jasper up. Jasperâs chubby hands hugged Natalieâs neck tightly and rested his little face on her shoulder. He looked like he missed his mother very much.
Natalie was a little uneasy at first, but when she thought about how they were not divorced, to begin with, and how she had already reprinted the
marriage certificate this morning, she should change the way she addressed Rachel. Thinking back, Rachel had treated her quite well. Although she did not say much to her, once outsiders criticized her, she would block them out on Natalieâs behalf. She was protective of Natalie.
After some thought, she smiled and said to Rachel, âHi Mum.â
Natalieâs words shocked Rachel. Just yesterday, Natalie addressed her as Auntie. Today she was Mum. However, Rachel was fast-thinking and understood the reason quickly. Rachel replied happily, âYou registered your marriage in the morning?â
Natalie did not know if she should nod or shake her head. In the end, she nodded slightly.
All in all, Trevon was in a good mood today. He answered Rachel calmly, âI took leave this morning to reprint our marriage certificate.â
Rachel caught the point in her sonâs words. Reprint the marriage certificate? Doesnât one get a marriage certificate when they remarry? She asked in confusion, âYou two?â
Trevon interrupted her. He knew what she was going to ask. âWhereâs Grandpa?â Trevon said.
Rachel glanced at the two and raised her chin towards the staircase to say, âHeâs writing in the study.â
Upon hearing this, Trevon told Rachel, âMother, come with us.â
As soon as he finished speaking, Trevon took Jasper from Natalieâs arms. He carried Jasper effortlessly with one hand, held Natalieâs hand with the other, and walked in front.
On the second floor, Rachel walked forward and pushed the door of the study open. He saw Theo writing several words on a canvas: Awakened from a dream.
Trevon understood everything when he saw those words. He only felt that it was blinding and started mocking himself while smiling. He walked into the study with Natalie and stood opposite the table. Trevon said, âGrandpa is a chess master.â
Theo was calm and composed. He was not affected by Trevonâs words, nor did he feel guilty. He placed the brush on the brush stand, picked up the walking stick on his right, and slowly sat down.
After sitting on the chair, Theo instructed in a mellow voice, âSit down, everyone. Itâs strange to stand there. Natalie and Rachel, Iâm not picking.
against you.â
Trevon thought, âYou are better off criticizing me directly.â
Rachel sat down with a mind full of questions. She asked Theo, âFather, what exactly is going on?â
Theo smiled kindly, turned to Natalie, and said, âMy dear, Grandpa should apologize to you first. Iâm sorry for lying to you. Grandpa knows that no matter what my intentions are, itâs Grandpaâs fault. Grandpa admits this mistake. I wonât try to defend myself.â
Natalie thought, âGrandpa, you admitted your mistake so quickly. What else can I say?â
Natalie pursed her lips and did not say anything. She did not know what to say or how to say what she felt. It was undeniable that Mr. Wilson had lied to her for two years.
Theo did not emotionally blackmail Natalie. He only opened his mouth to explain his intentions. It was up to Natalie to decide whether she wanted to be furious. Theo explained further, âMy dear, I promised your grandfather to protect you. However, after your divorce, I knew you wouldnât have any contact with me nor accept my help. I canât adopt you as my granddaughter. You wanted a clean break. Youâve never wanted anything from the Wilson family. Only a fool would think you are after our familyâs assets. Grandpa wants to keep you by his side. Youâre a good child. Itâs Trevonâs loss that he mistreated you. Grandpa doesnât want to always be on his side. Iâve given this kid a two-year deadline. If he still canât figure it out in the next two years and doesnât beg for your forgiveness, Iâll secretly let this divorce certificate take effect and become real.â
Theo continued, âGrandpa wanted to give you all the freedom you craved, so Grandpa didnât tell you about the secret. Now that I see the two of you together, the thorn in Grandpaâs heart has finally been pulled out. I can finally sleep at night. Sigh, Iâve been having insomnia periodically for the past two years. This was the cause of it. Indeed, one canât do others wrong.
Natalie was speechless. Why was she still skeptical of Theo?
Trevon, who was still carrying Jasper, pinched the space between his eyebrows. His grandfather had admitted to all the good things and bad
things. Theo had all the good intentions for him. What else could he say to the old man? Theo was already suffering from insomnia.
It would be unfilial of Trevon to seek further explanation from the old man.
Trevon had lost all the fury that he had in him before he came into the study. He remained silent.
Natalie lowered her gaze and looked at the marriage certification in her hand. She felt relieved. It seemed that Grandpa had already expected this day. There was nothing else to go melodramatic over?Natalie said to Theo, âGrandpa, Iâm not angry anymore. I know youâre doing this for my good. I can feel it.â
Theo nodded with teary eyes, âMy dear, thank you.â
Rachel was speechless. Her head throbbed as she listened, but she couldnât criticize her father-in-law. She sighed secretly.
After the matter was resolved, Trevon was left in the study alone to talk to Theo. He stayed for more than an hour in the room.
Turning Of The Tide (Natalie and Trevon)
ï¤Chapter 280 My Ex-Wife Is A Big Shot In Disguise ï¤Chapter 227 Defying Fate: The Unstoppable Eileen Rachel and Natalie accompanied Jasper and Mary in the living room downstairs. Mary happily brought some pastries and said, âMrs. Wilson, try this.
I learned it recently. Thereâs no sugar in there.â
Under Maryâs gaze, Natalie took a piece of pastry and ate it. It was not sticky nor cloying at all. It was delicious. Natalie complimented, âMary. Itâs delicious. Teach me the recipe next time.â
Mary waved her hand to reject Natalieâs request and said, âHey, Mrs. Wilson, just sit down. Weâre all happy that youâre back. For the past few years, the patriarch has been looking forward to you and Trevon getting together again and returning hand in hand. Gage has said several times. that he saw the patriarch holding your divorce certificate and sighing on the bed alone.â
Natalie was deeply touched. Grandpa had hoped they could reconcile so that he could look after her. Why did she feel that she was unfilial? Natalie smiled awkwardly and told Mary, âThank you, Mary. Iâll be extra filial towards Grandpa from now on.â
Rachel knew how to read peopleâs expressions. She could tell that Natalie was embarrassed. He instructed Mary, who was still rambling, âGo do your work.â
After Mary left, Rachel told Natalie, âTheo was wrong. You donât have to feel burdened by what Mary said. Everyone has their own desired outcome.
It was just that Theo was more obsessed with this matter. Itâs fine as long as the outcome is good. Donât keep dwelling on it. Live a good life. Trevonâs not as thoughtful. Please bear with it.â
Natalic thought, âMum, Iâm afraid you misunderstood Trevon. Trevonâs passion is intolerableâ.
Natalie did not want to harp over the matter nor remain furious with Theo. Instead, she thought that Theo was someone who kept his promises.
Natalie told Rachel, âMum, I understand.â
Rachel did not say anything else. She was not a talkative person, to begin with. She nodded and considered this matter done.
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