Cool Lady 30

Cool Lady 30

Chapter 30 Tension at the Table 

Francis grabbed Clara’s hand as she tried to leave

Bang.The door opened

Natalie stood there. She paused, seeing them, then smiled. Clara, you’re here too.” 

Wesley ran to her, excited

Ms. Dawson, you’re finally here! Wesley’s tummy is starving,” he said as he hugged her leg, looking pitiful

Finished 

Natalie patted his head gently. There, there. I’m here now. I’ll get them to serve the food. We Jcan’t let our Wesley go hungry.” 

Wesley rubbed his face against her, thrilled

Clara watched them. It felt ironic

She thought, when I’d arrived, Wesley demanded an apology from me. How ridiculous

Francis saw her smile. He worried she’d get the wrong idea. Wesley, sit properly, it’s time to eat,he called

Wesley pulled Natalie to sit next to Francis. His eyes caught the bag in her hand

Ms. Dawson, is this for Wesley?he asked, hopeful.- 

Natalie nodded. She gave him a bag. Wesley, this is from Ms. Dawson. See if you like it.” 

Wesley dug in and pulled out a remotecontrolled car, his favorite. He jumped up. It’s a car! Wesley’s favorite! Ms. Dawson, you’re the best!” 

He kissed her cheek hard. Natalie smiled and wiped the spot gently

Then she handed another bag to Francis. Francis, this is for you. See if you like it.” 

Francis took it and glanced at Clara

Francis, open it,Natalie urged, ignoring his pause

Francis held the gift. He didn’t know if he should open it

His eyes flicked to Clara nervously

Natalie noticed. Oh, I’m sorry, Clara! I didn’t know you’d be here. I didn’t get you a gift. I’m so sorry, Ishe said

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Chapter 30 Tension at the Table 

He met her eyes. It’s fine, Clara won’t mind. Don’t worry, she’s not petty,he said

Natalie’s panic faded. She smiled. Thank you, Clara.” 

Finished 

I heard you and Francis are divorcing. So, I only got gifts for Wesley and Francis. If I’d known you were coming. I’d have brought one for you,she said casually

Francis’s face darkened as he heard the word divorce

Natalie, Clara and I aren’t divorcing,he said

Natalie covered her mouth. I’m sorry, Francis! I didn’t mean it. It’s my fault for talking too much,she said, eyes apologetic

You won’t blame me, will you?She looked at him with big, careful eyes

Of course he won’t, Clara said, smiling. 

Francis looked at her, searching her face

Clara met his gaze openly. We’ve already filed for divorce. What Ms. Dawson said was true. Of course he won’t blame you.” 

She gave Natalie a soft smile, like none of it mattered to her

Clara, you know I didn’t want this. I wasn’t thinking straight when I agreed. Can’t you understand?Francis said

Clara looked confused. Francis, I’ve been talking about divorce for a while. I thought you agreed after thinking it over. Didn’t you?” 

She glanced at Natalie, almost by accident

Natalie caught it. She felt provoked. Her resentment grew

She decided she couldn’t wait. She had to make Clara divorce Francis. What if she changed her mind

Clara saw her look and smirked inside

Sir, should we serve the food now?the manager asked, knocking and entering

Natalie stepped forward. Francis, Clara might just be upset. She needs some coaxing. Let’s eat first. Don’t let the little things ruin New Year’s mood.” 

She took the gift from Francis and set it aside. We can check this later.” 

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