Forbidden Heat novel Chapter 239

I couldn’t believe that I used to enjoy these public events somewhat when I was a little younger. Back then public attention just seemed to add to my popularity, and I had just decided to enjoy it as it came. I never imagined that there would come a day when I would just flat out hate these events and the public attention that came along with it.

Perhaps it was because I just grew up or perhaps it was because I now had other important things in life to care about rather than my own personal public appearance and fame. It was probably both. Now I began to understand Lucien, Edward, and Zak a little better. This became nothing more than a responsibility related to their job to them.

I felt the warmth of Edward’s hand on the small of my back and I smiled my most dazzling smile at the camera. Natalia Rosenhall is back. Edward is here, so everything is going to be ok.

“It’s good to be back on the scene. Hopefully everyone hasn’t missed me all too much. It’s good to be here and with Edward as well,” I replied, seemingly effortlessly.

“It’s very rare to see you two together at events like this. How has life changed for you after your marriage…and having a kid?” a woman reporter asked.

I could see that she was from one of the most popular tabloid magazines and her question suited her profession very well.

“Everything in my life has changed for the better. Edward is an amazing husband. Our son has completed our family. We are very happy right now,” I replied with a happy smile. It was for the camera, but it was also true.

“Sorry to ask this but…there are rumors, you know your son doesn’t resemble…” another reporter asked, awkwardly before trailing off with a ‘you know’ expression.

I felt Edward stiffen a little beside me, but I bet no one realized how angry he was right now. It wasn’t like we haven’t heard this before, but I had to say that this was the first time that someone has asked this question to my face.

“Really? I didn’t know people think that. I beg to differ though; I think my son has my eyes and he definitely has Edward’s character and charm. Rumors are just that…rumors…” I answered casually, trying to keep the mood light.

Whether our son resembles us or someone else is clearly none of their business. It took a lot of self-control and practice for me not to roll my eyes at the reporters. Instead, I plastered on a photo-perfect smile on my face. I knew it was perfect, trust me, I practiced in front of the mirror the night before and had all my smiles lined up and ready to go.

“Photos of Edward on a date with a young woman have appeared online. What do you make of that, Natalia?” another reporter asked.

Yes, one photo or a few out of a hundred or a thousand, could be taken out of context. You could say that I was too trusting of Edward, but I had decided that digging into the truth behind all paparazzi snaps wasn’t the right way for me to dedicate my time and effort.

More questions of similar nature were thrown our way but we managed to answer them together until it was about the right time for us to excuse ourselves and enter the main part of the venue.

“You did well, wife,” Edward teased when we were finally inside.

“You too, hubby,” I replied as I rolled my eyes at him.

I no longer needed to suppress my urge to roll my eyes and it felt amazing to be able to act a little natural. The event was busy and filled with people that Edward knew well. I knew some of them as well and had fun greeting and talking to them after being out of contact for a while.

--To be continued…