Forever Yours novel Chapter 32

Michelle has been quiet for days. She stayed in her room drowning in her sorrow and has refused to eat or do anything. It was like she was in a dream as she still couldn't believe that Nathan would do such a thing to her.

How could he betray her like that?

She gave him a chance because he promised to be there for her but that was all a lie to get her. She was just a game.

Was Nathan the reason Chloe suddenly stopped talking to her?

How could she be so stupid to not have suspected a thing?

She trusted him. She believed every word he said, but it was all a facade.

Derek would never do such a thing to her. They would argue sometimes but cheating was out of the question.

She should never have accepted to be Nathan's girlfriend. What was she thinking?

That he would be single all his life waiting for her when she had no knowledge of his feelings for her? She should never have left Derek, Michelle kept repeating in her head.

Leah was hurting seeing her daughter in such state without being able to comfort her because Michelle didn't want to see anyone not even her baby. She didn't bother to look at Sandra after the night she came home crying. Leah had been the one taking care of Sandra. She couldn't even ask Michelle how she got back her memory.

Leah decided not to ask her a thing because bringing up the topic of Derek or Nathan was going to hurt her even more.

Nathan has been coming over to try to talk to Michelle, Leah didn't let him in. She was disappointed in him. She thought he was a responsible man but he was only pretending.

She hopes her daughter, Michelle recovers from this really soon because Sandra needs her mother.

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Derek hasn't heard from Michelle after their argument the other day at his place. He still couldn't believe that she got her memory back due to her head colliding with the door. He had been trying to give her a call but her phone was switched off. He had wanted to go pay her a visit but changed his mind because he didn't want to get into another fight with Nathan. He hoped she hasn't gotten into any argument with Nathan because of him.

Derek was less busy so he decided to go see his parents. He hasn't seen them in a while now. He got to the family house and found both his parents in the living room. He was relieved to find his father at home because he didn't want to be alone with his mom. The atmosphere would have been awkward because they now hardly spoke to each other.

"It's a surprise to see you here" Rebecca excitedly said. She was happy to see her son again. She went to him and gave him a hug because she knew he wouldn't refuse due to his father's presence.

"I'm so happy that my baby decided to pay us a visit" she said into the hug, glad that he hugged back

"Hi Mom" he greeted after the hug.

It has been a long time since Rebecca was this affectionate with her son. She was relieved that he still acknowledges her as his mother.

Derek walked to the couch where his father was and sat beside him.

"Hi Dad"

"How are you doing son?"

"I'm fine"

"Would you like to have anything?" Rebecca asked

"No mom. I'm good"

" Still, I insist. You should at least have a drink, you're home." Rebecca persuaded, calling for a maid to get a drink for Derek before taking a seat herself.

"Have you heard anything from your brother, Nathan?" Mr Howard asked

"No, why?"

"I've been trying to reach him but he isn't picking any of my calls" Mr Howard said, making Derek worry. He tried not to show his worry so his parents wouldn't notice.

"No" Derek replied, wondering himself why Leah was that angry. He had never seen her angry.

Rebecca got to Nathan's house. She walked in and saw her baby in the living room with his face buried in his hands. She felt sad seeing him looking so helpless. She quietly sat beside him and placed her hand on his back, startling him. He relaxed after seeing that it was his mom.

"What's wrong, baby?" She carefully asked

"I hurt Michelle, mom... I cheated on her. It's a mistake I regret so much, now she doesn't want to see me ever again... she broke off our engagement" Nathan cried

"Honey, that's for the best... She is finally out of our lives for good. You should be happy about that"

"How can you say such a thing?"

"I'm only saying the truth. She never deserved to be a part of our family... Now all we have to think about is how to get Sandra from her"

Nathan was infuriated by his mom's statement

"It's time I told you this aunt.. I don't need you or your stupid advise. Get out of my house and never come back!" Nathan said, yelling the last part.

Rebecca was shocked at Nathan's outburst. Her eyes were wide with surprise. This is the first time in years after his parents accident that Nathan was addressing her as aunt and it hurt her feelings. She shook her head, trying to erase her shocked expression then she sighed

"I know you're just saying this because you're sad. Don't worry, you'll get over it"

"I said leave me alone!.. I hate you!" He yelled causing her to move away from him

"I'll be back when you feel better, okay. Bye sweetie" she said placing a kiss on his head before leaving.

Rebecca felt horrible leaving Nathan like that, but he needed to be alone at that point so he could clear his head. She was going to check on him later when he must have calmed down.