Bye-bye Trash! Hello Queen! novel Chapter 207

Natalie and Luna browsed the shops for about forty minutes. Natalie bought some local specialties to send back to Queena, including her favorite spicy duck jerky—the perfect snack for watching TV at night. Checking the expiration dates, she saw they were fresh and decided to buy several packs, having the shop mail them directly.

“Natalie.” Marshall, now in a set of casual clothes, walked into the shop, a grin on his face.

Natalie smiled back. “Let’s go. You’ve been here for a while, so you must know the good spots. I’m in the mood for hot pot.”

Luna, however, was not a fan. “You two go ahead. I can’t handle hot pot.” Luna had no intention of being a third wheel. Besides, if Joanna was really behind what happened to Marshall, she would undoubtedly target Natalie next for interfering. Luna had to prepare.

Natalie understood. “Alright, Luna. Go find something you like. We can meet up later for a walk.”

Luna gave a cool nod. “Okay.”

As Luna left, Marshall watched her go. The girl was so reserved, she barely greeted anyone. “Is Luna always so… detached?” he asked with a chuckle.

From a distance, Sebastian saw the same fiery brilliance. Her smile seemed to wash away some deep-seated burden. A wave of panic seized him, a desperate feeling of trying to grasp something that had never been his to hold. He watched as she left with Marshall, the two of them laughing and talking, seemingly lost in their own world. Marshall was an easy conversationalist, and they appeared to have endless topics to discuss.

Ever since she had demanded a divorce, he kept seeing this vibrant, alive version of Natalie. And he, a lion who had spent his life lurking in the shadows, felt the stark contrast. He was dark, ruthless. Looking at the sun-drenched Natalie, a single thought echoed in his mind: unworthy.

Sebastian turned to Sean. “Let’s go.”