Chapter 218
She awkwardly got to her feet and sank into the couch, her eyes staring blankly into space. Then she reached for the phone and dialed a number she knew by heart.
When the call connected, Nathalie’s deep voice came through. “Need something?”
“Nathalie, let’s meet up.”
Nathalie hesitated for a moment before giving a slight nod. “Alright.”
By the time Nathalie arrived, Kristina was already tucked into a booth. She had ordered Nathalie’s favorite coffee, and it was still steaming hot.
Nathalie was taken aback.
When Kristina was her mother–in–law, she had been nothing but cold. She had always expected Nathalie to live up to her standards,
ever caring about what Nathalie wanted. Those years in the Dawson family meant Nathalie couldn’t watch her favorite shows or enjoy her go–to drinks.
Nathalie sat down and quipped, “Being all nice suddenly–what’s the catch? Need a favor?”
The idea of a proud Kristina humbling herself for Cameron’s sake was the only thing that made sense to Nathalie.
Kristina sighed softly. “Back when you were my daughter–in–law, I always saw you as a Cinderella. You came from nothing and did not contribute to Cameron’s career. No matter how good or sensible you were, I always found fault with you.”
“But after you left, Cameron’s career hit rock bottom, and my marriage with his father nearly fell apart. That’s when I realized you were the one who kept the peace and harmony in Dawson family.” Kristina’s eyes glistened with tears. “Nathalie, I was wrong about you. I’m asking you now to please come back.
Nathalie didn’t mince words. “Sorry. I can’t forgive those who hurt me so carelessly.”
Kristina was shocked. She didn’t expect such honesty from Nathalie.
“Nathalie, if you come back, I’ll make sure Cameron cuts ties with your sister. I promise he’ll be devoted to you.” Kristina wasn’t one to give up easily.
Nathalie raised an eyebrow. “And how do you plan to guarantee that? Everyone knows Cameron loves Greta deeply, enough to give up the Dawson family’s wealth for her. I won’t take back a man who doesn’t love me. Unless…”
A cunning glint sparked in Nathalie’s eyes, signaling it was time to draw her plan together.
“Unless they never see each other again.”
Kristina quickly agreed, “Alright, I promise.”
Nathalie stood up. “Well, good luck then.”
Kristina nodded. “Expect good news from me.”
As Nathalie turned away, her smile was edged with a chill. There was no way she’d go back to Cameron. She was utterly disgusted by him now. Would she want a man like that? No, thank you.
However, seeing Kristina throw a wrench into Cameron and Greta’s relationship–that was something she could enjoy.
At the hospital.
Kristina showed up at the hospital again, this time not to make a scene with Greta but to calmly address Cameron, who was sitting by the bed, “I need to talk to you. Come with me.”
Greta immediately panicked, gripping Cameron’s hand. “Cameron…”
Cameron patted her hand reassuringly. “Don’t worry, I’ll be right back.”
He followed Kristina to the end of the hospital corridor. Kristina’s serious expression made Cameron feel uneasy. “Mom, what do you want to talk about? If it’s about breaking me and Greta up, you might as well head back.”
