Chapter 208
Joseph waited for a while.
Then he said gently, “Come in and take a seat. You shouldn’t be scared to say anything to me. Did Ava attack someone’s computer again last night? You don’t have to hide it from me. I could tell from her eyes.”
He deliberately used Ava’s matter to ease the tension.
As expected, Natalie smiled awkwardly and scratched her neck in embarrassment. ‘She just played around. She didn’t do anything major.”
Joseph brought Natalie into the room. Then, he went to pour a cup of hot water for her to warm up. “Tell me. We’re a family and there’s nothing that needs to be thought through before you can say it.”
Natalie sat down on the sofa with a glass of water in her handl. She took a deep breath and said, “I want to tell you about Jasper’s father.”
Joseph pushed up the gold-rimmed glasses he had just put on, adding a hint of elegance to his handsome features. He looked very comfortable and easy to approach. He crossed his legs and smiled slightly. “Is it Mr. Wilson of Athana, Trevon Wilson?”
After knowing that Trevon had been to Sapphire City 175 times without being able to see Natalie, she had guessed that Joseph would find out. However, she was still a little shocked to hear it with her own ears. “Joseph, when did you find out?”
Joseph looked up as if he was thinking. “The second week after I learned that you’re my cousin.”
Yes. Joseph was right. At that time, the entire family was very excited to find Natalie. They carefully protected her, afraid that their excitement would scare her away. At that time, Natalie had not opened up fully to them, nor did she tell them about her pregnancy immediately.
The second week after they met, Natalie felt a little nauseous. Emma discovered this and found out that she was pregnant.
Natalie didn’t expect it to be so early. It had been more than two years now, but Joseph and the others hadn’t ever asked about Jasper’s father.
Back in Sapphire City, Emma and the others had taken good care of her and Sherri when they found out they were pregnant. They even went to Athana just to bring her two nannies.
They were afraid that Natalie would not be used to it and feel uncomfortable.
However, they had never asked about Trevon.
Joseph adjusted his glasses again and put his legs down. He sat up straight and said slowly, “Natalie, I won’t ask as long as you don’t bring it up. You have your own considerations. Whether it’s me or your uncle, we can’t interfere with you. However, if anyone wants to marry you, they have to get our family’s approval first.
“Whether it’s Ava or you, we can give you financial support even if you don’t want to get married. If you do love someone, I won’t stop you either However, there’s a prerequisite. He has to show us his sincerity in marrying you. The daughter of the Tuerner family has the ability to pick and choose, understand?”
The walls Natalie put up around her heart broke down again, Joseph had always doted on her so much that he had no bottom line. Natalie had cried too much today and was extremely touched too. “I understand now,” she said, voice nasally from the crying
Joseph sat beside her and patted her head. He handed her a tissue. “You’re dating him.” It was a statement, not a question.
Natalie didn’t hide it anymore and nodded.
Joseph recalled that the bodyguard had said that Trevon had bought a helmet a few days ago. It seemed that he was quite generous with money. “If he has any bad habits, don’t spoil him. You have the Turner family behind you. You don’t have to suffer in any way.”
The relationship was Natalie’s own. Since they were already together, it meant that Natalie had a special part of her heart for Trevon Joseph couldn’t forcefully break them up. He wouldn’t make things difficult for Natalie either, since Trevon was Jasper’s biological father, after all. However, things couldn’t be settled so easily.
Natalie wanted to verify the 173 visits. Although her grandpa and Hackett both said so, she still wanted to hear it from Joseph. “Did Trevon visit Sapphire City to look for me?” she asked.
Joseph knew that his sister would find out sooner or later. Trevon had been quite punctual every month. His perseverance was not bad either. He had persisted for more than two years. This was one of the reasons why Joseph did not make things difficult for him.
He admitted truthfully, “Yes, he did, but I stopped him.”
At least it could be seen that Trevon cared about Natalie too.
Natalie understood. She didn’t blame Joseph and she had to thank him instead.
“Are you mad at me!” Josephs asked.
Natalie immediately shook her head. ‘It’s not your fault. I have to thank Then, she smiled at Joseph.
They chatted for another ten minutes in Joseph’s room. When Natalie came out, she was refreshed. She had opened up completely and now, she felt extremely carefree. She had finally let go of the matter that she had been suppressing for so long.
When she returned to her room, Ava, Jasper, and Ruby were playing games. Ava’s laugh would stream out from time to
time.
Sherri heard the door open and quietly walked to the living room. “Don’t tell me you went to confess to Joseph.
“Yes, you’re right.”
Sherri was worried and curious at the same time. “How was it? Does Joseph accept Trevon?”
Natalie thought back to Joseph’s words. As she changed into the hotel slippers, she said, “I don’t think so. Joseph said that the Turner family’s daughter is not so easy to marry. Trevon needs to show her sincerity.”
Sherri kept shaking her head. “Tsk, sk, 1sk. Maybe I should show Trevon some sympathy. It won’t be easy for him to remarry you.”
If Trevon couldn’t handle his brother-in-law, he probably wouldn’t be able to remarry Natalie.
Later, they went down to the restaurant.
At the dining table, Daniel smiled and said, “Natalie, I will head back tomorrow.”
Natalie’s hand paused in the air. Didn’t you say that you would stay for a few more days?” she asked in confusion. “I haven’t brought you guys out to sightsee yet.”
This made Ava anxious too. She put down her fork and said, “Dad, you lied to me again! You clearly told me to stay in Athana for half a month. It’s only the second day today. I’ve already arranged the rest of my classes. You’re very annoying.
like this.”
Not only Natalie but even Sherri was surprised. This decision was a little sudden.
Emma patted her husband’s hand and looked at her angry daughter. She explained, “Daddy didn’t ask you to go back. We would never go back on our word. Mommy and Daddy will go back first. There has to be someone at the company. Joseph will accompany you here.”
When Ava heard this, her darkened eyes instantly lit up again. She nodded furiously, and her previously pouting lips had already curved into a smile.
Natalie was still reluctant to let her uncle and aunt leave.
However, the Turner Group was a large company. It was fine to not have a main decision-maker for a day, but it was indeed impossible for him to be gone for half a month. Natalie tried to persuade him to stay for a few more days. “Uncle Daniel, can’t you stay for a few more days?”
Daniel’s main purpose for coming this time was to see his sister’s grave. The most important thing had already been done, so the rest was left to Joseph. “Next time, I will arrange everything in advance and come over to stay for an extended period” Since his uncle had already said so, Natalie could not keep nagging him. “Alright, I’ll send you to the airport tomorrow.” “There’s no need to send us off. Einma said, refusing. Jasper and Ruby both need to sleep, so don’t bother. It’s not like you won’t see us again. We can come over anytime we want”
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