Love’s Second Act by Alvis Midden

Chapter 33 

Natalie went upstairs. 

Brianna had been anxiously awaiting her return all this time. However, when she saw Natalie’s disheveled appearance, the bruises on her n*eck, and the fingerprints on her face, anger instantly surged within Brianna. 

“Did he hit you?” Brianna asked in a choking voice. 

Natalic nodded, her expression grim. 

The memory of how Calvin had appeared so menacing earlier, as if he wanted to consume her, made her. She closed her eyes, her mind filled with the scene he slapped her across the face. 

Her face was still burning with pain, and she still remembered how she suffocated when he choked her. 

A weight settled on her shoulders, and she realized it was Brianna draping a coat over her. Brianna also sl*pped into a coat and said casually. Let’s head to the hospital.” 

“No.” Natalie took Brianna’s hand as she thought her injuries weren’t serious. 

However, Brianna said. “This is domestic violence, and it will be a great help to the lawsuit!” 

Natalie was speechless. 

Her expression tensed up when she heard that. 

Without a word, she followed Brianna downstairs and got in the car. 

Domestic violence… Natalie had never imagined that Calvin would resort to violence against her, but those around her saw her as a victim of domestic violence due to his actions. 

In the past, Natalie had professed her happiness and declared that no one in the world treated her better than Calvin. However, to those in her circle, Calvin was nothing more than a violent individual. 

Natalie’s heart ached. Not until now had she had such a feeling since she was reborn. 

Brianna drove the car and looked at Natalie, who was a little pale. “What? Are you reluctant to leave?” 

Natalie looked at Brianna and said, “No, I just can’t believe it.” 

Even though she had felt the pain of Calvin slapping her on the face and the suffocation of him grabbing her n*eck, she still couldn’t believe it. 

In her opinion, Calvin’s cheating was already a serious matter, and now it had become domestic violence. 

“You both are not from the same world. You don’t know how far he’ll go,” Brianna said calmly. 

It appeared that Brianna bad undergone a profound experience similar to this 

Natalie was nervous agam 

Tknow She knew everything 

Calvin’s earlier actions, as cruel as they may have seemed, were not the pinnacle of his cruelty, as the worst was yet to come. 

Nat Brianna called her m distress. 

Before Brianna could say anything. Natalie said with a butter 

“Do you know why he came to me 

tonight? 

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“Why 

He wanted to bring me to the hospital to apologize to Yvette. He mentioned that Yvette had lost her eyesight and the use of her legs, so it was a small request for me to offer an apology to her 

“Is he a fool? Brianna was angry again. 

She contemplated. Just an apology? He’s still a human being. No one facing this situation would forgive 

a mere apology. But Calvin actually believed this. What can we possibly say to him?” 

Natalie didn’t concern herself with how Calvin appeared at this moment. Instead, she let all her embarrassment 

of Brianna 

“He also instructed Salvatore to investigate and claimed to have evidence that I hired the individuals who kidnapped Yvette.” 

“You didn’t do it, but there is evidence?” 

“Yes!” It had been orchestrated from the very beginning. 

The bank card records stretched back an entire year. She hadn’t realized that she had unknowingly stepped into the trap they had set for her over the past year. 

Yvette’s scandal with Calvin only began half a year ago. 

This time, the culprit was determined to push her to the brink of insanity. Everything had been orchestrated with such precision that even her love for Calvin had been taken into account. 

Brianna said. “In that case, it’s best for you to divorce Calvin as soon as possible. The daughter-in-law of the Jeffords family isn’t a favorable position!” 

She thought, “What a mess. Isn’t it tiring to scheme against each other in private? 

you to separate from Calvin, Women can be self- 

She continued to say, “You have your own talents. It would be wiser for yo sufficient and don’t need to rely on their husbands.” 

“Okay.” Natalie nodded. 

She fully agreed with Brianna. 

Brianna had been living alone all these years, but Natalie couldn’t help but envy her. 

Brianna didn’t have to contend with the complexities of a mother-and-daughter-in-law relationship, nor did anyone pressure her to conceive. 

Her only trouble was how to help her clients win the lawsuits and safeguard their interests. 

During her vacations, she jetted off abroad for skiing, lounged by the seaside for sunbathing, or embarked on adventurous canyon explorations 

Many women wouldn’t even dare to think about such a life. 

Natalie had no idea which hospital Yvette and Rebecca were in Brianna brought her to the nearest hospital, where the doctor appeared somewhat displeased due to the late hour. 

However, when the doctor learned that it was a case of domestic violence, her eyes filled with disdaint for such mondents. within marriages and Janulirs. She swiftly examined Natalie’s injuries and indis ated a souewhat more severe condition on the medical repor 

When it was time to take the medical report the doctor looked Natalie and spoke. In this world, there’s no such thing as being unable to survive without someone by your side. I wish you all the best 

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“Thank you.” Natalie took the report and turned around, but she was stopped by the doctor. “You look familiar. Have we met before 

I rarely get sick. I probably resemble someone you knew,” Natalie responded and left quickly 

She knew that the doctor was right 

During this period, she was either on the trending list with her uncle or being compared to Yvette. 

It was normal for many people to find her familiar. 

Brianna was waiting outside. Seeing Natalie coming out, she stood up and asked, “How is it?” 

“It’s done. Let’s go.” 

“Give it to me, Brianna requested, extending her hand. She was now Natalie’s divorce lawyer, and such pieces of evidence were meant to be in her possession from the start. 

Natalie handed it over, and Brianna prepared to stow it away in her bag. 

Before she could put it in, Calvin’s voice sounded not far away. “Why are you here?” 

Natalie and Brianna turned their heads in unison to the source of the voice, finding Calvin standing in the corridor. emanating an aura of coldness. This evening, he had come to collect Natalie to make amends with Yvette. 

She refused to come, but he was seeing her here tonight. 

Calvin approached them, his footsteps echoing heavily, as if he were treading upon their hearts. 

Brianna put the report in her bag. 

She took Natalie’s hand and said, “Let’s go!” 

At this moment, she didn’t want to lay eyes on Calvin even more than Natalie did. Initially, Brianna had believed that the sole positive aspect of Natalie’s life within the Jeffords family was being safeguarded by Calvin, 

Alas, things were contrary to her expectations. 

Natalie trailed behind Brianna, preferring not to get entangled with Calvin at this moment. However, in the next instant, she felt a force on her wrist. 

“Why are you trying to escape?” Calvin asked in a dark tone. 

Natalie was impatient. Please let go of me, okay?” 

Calvin asked, “Do I look like I’m a cannibal?” 

“Release me!” Natalie stated firmly and attempted to shake off the man’s grip, but he showed no intention of letting her go. 

Natalie glanced at the hand firmly clutching her wrist and realized that he had no intention of releasing her at this moment. 

Brianna’s presence felt particularly sensitive at this moment. Natalie turned to her and said, “Bria, wait for me in the car 

“Nat 

“Co Natalie’s tone was firm 

Brianna grasped Natalie’s concern and reluctantly released her. She cast a hostile glance at Calvin and then departed. 

When Natalie and Calvin were left alone, Natalie no longer had any reservations, and her gaze turned colder.