After I Stopped Loving Him novel Chapter 999

Natalie didn’t accept their resignations right away. She told them they could only leave once she’d hired replacements.

That night, as Jordan walked through the front door after work, Natalie called out from their bedroom, “Can you close the door?”

Jordan shut the door behind him, like he always did without thinking. It was just a habit at this point.

Their bedroom was well insulated, with thick walls that kept any conversation private.

“Hey, babe.”

Jordan made his way over to Natalie, who was curled up on the sofa. He shrugged off his suit jacket and slid his tie free while crossing the room. Dropping down next to her, he sighed, “Long day. I’m beat. Give me a massage, will you?”

Natalie didn’t answer right away. She watched him as he tried to get comfortable.

“It’s finally quiet in here,” she said. “That mother and daughter are gone. For good.”

Jordan’s face stayed blank. He didn’t feel a shred of sadness for Cynthia. Not even a hint.

And Isabella? He barely thought about her. After the way Isabella had caused Natalie’s miscarriage, he’d been furious enough to want to beat her senseless. Only Ethan had stopped him, practically begging him to let it go. Respect for Ethan had been the only thing holding him back.

Even the punishment Isabella got afterward hadn’t done anything to ease the anger inside him. He’d hated her since that day, wished a thousand times that she’d just disappear. Now, with her gone for real, it finally felt like a weight had been lifted.

But Natalie just sat there, not saying a word. She didn’t move to give him a massage. Nothing.

Jordan frowned, then slipped an arm around her shoulders, pulling her close to him.

“What’s up? Aren’t you happy?” he asked. “We don’t have to deal with them anymore. They’re not here to fight over the inheritance. It’s just us now.”

Natalie rested her head on his shoulder and was quiet for a long time. Then, in a voice so low he almost missed it, she said, “Jordan, I need to tell you something.”

He turned to look at her, concern in his eyes. “What is it? You don’t sound happy at all. Is something wrong?”

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