Chapter 17

Although the monthly base salary was only five thousand dollars, there were commissions for good performance. For Natalie, that was already a huge blessing. "Something to be happy about?" Lucian asked. "Being with Sarah is the greatest happiness," Natalie replied, lowering her gaze to look at her daughter with tender affection. She didn't tell Lucian about finding a job. After all, he was still part of the Payne family. Until she finalized her divorce from Rowan and secured custody of Sarah, she wouldn't share the news with anyone. "Mommy, can I have another cake?" Sarah had already eaten one, but it was really small and didn't fill her up. "Here you go, Sally." Lucian handed her one from the plate beside him. Sarah didn't speak but quietly waited for Natalie's approval. "Just half," Natalie agreed. "Thanks, Mommy. Thanks, Luc," Sarah said happily, taking the cake and cutting it into three pieces—one for herself, and the other two for Lucian and Natalie. "Cheers! Let's see wh