Chapter 63

Natalie frowned, thinking Jeffrey was being utterly unreasonable. He leaned in closer. "Just how much further are you willing to degrade yourself to get my attention?" Natalie said, "Jeffrey, the most degrading thing I ever did was marrying you." She had gambled that he would have a change of heart, that he would see her efforts and deep love for him. In the end, she lost completely. "Get over yourself," Natalie said. She had nowhere left to retreat as her back had hit the wall. "Everything I do is ultimately for myself, not you." How ridiculous! When she had devoted herself entirely to him, he never cared. Now that she was focused solely on herself, he came rushing back. Were all men this despicable? "And please, show some self-respect." Natalie looked at the ever-shrinking space between them. "This is a public space. Kindly stay away from me." She reached out and poked his chest, trying to push him back. Instead, he pressed directly against her. He was warm and solid. The hem