CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake Chapter 1559

Chapter 1559“What you say makes sense, but it's still a risky proposition.” Natalie wasn't convinced.
Joyce chuckled in response. “Nat, I know that you're worried, but we've decided. Besides, constant
moving has taken its toll on us. My parents are already old, and I can't bear to see them living a life on
the run in their golden years.”
Natalie had nothing to say.
After putting herself in Joyce's shoes, she, too, realized that she wouldn't want her elderly parents to
live such a turbulent life.
She empathized with the hard choice Joyce had to make.
After giving her head a quick massage, Natalie asked in a serious tone, “Joyce, let me ask you again.
Have you really thought it through? If you don't leave, there'll be no room for regrets in the event
Stanley hurts you.”
Joyce looked in Caitlin's direction.
When the latter flashed a smile at her, she reciprocated with one of her own before returning her
attention to Natalie. “I know the risks, Nat, but we have made up our minds. Regardless of what
happens, our family will at least be together. Worse comes to worst, we'll just die as a family.
Sometimes I feel as if death is more liberating than living in fear every day.”
Her words triggered a frown on Natalie's face. “Stop saying such nonsense.” Joyce chuckled in response. “Fine, don't mind me. Anyway, Nat, I'm serious about what I just said. I
believe my dad thinks the same way too. No one wants to continue fleeing anymore.”
Her words elicited a sigh from Natalie. “I understand. Since you've decided, I won't try to dissuade you
from it. I know whatever I say isn't going to change anything. I'll respect the path you have chosen.”
“Thank you.” Joyce was touched by Natalie's support.
This chapter upload first at NovelEbook.OrgNatalie broke into a faint smile. “Thanks are not needed. What are friends for? Back when I was still
carrying Connor and Sharon, your family did their best to help me. And now, I'm just returning the
favor.”
“I know, but I still can't help feeling bad about it.” Joyce lowered her head. “We were firm on leaving
initially. And now, after the arrival of your men, we changed our mind and wasted their time.”
Sensing the guilt in Joyce's tone, Natalie smiled in resignation. “It's no big deal. I can just send them
home after that. Besides, it isn't a waste of time. At least they can check on you to make sure that
you're safe and see if there's anything you need.”
Joyce's heart was warmed by her friend's attempt to comfort her so that she didn't have to feel bad.
Thereafter, their call was interrupted by a knock on the door. As Natalie walked over to check, she said,
“All right, then. I'll let Shane know in a while so that he can order his men to leave.” “Thank you, Nat. Also, please put a good word in on my behalf. I don't want Mr. Thompson to be
upset,” Joyce pleaded.
Knowing Joyce's fear of Shane, Natalie shook her head with a smile. “Don't worry. He isn't that petty.
But I'll still do as you say.”
“That's great!” Joyce patted her chest in relief.
In a serious tone, Natalie added, “Although you've decided to stay put, it doesn't change the fact that
Stanley isn't someone to be trifled with. So, please be careful and call me if anything happens, all
right?”
“Okay.” Joyce nodded with conviction.
The tension on Natalie's face began to ease. “Good. Anyway, I got to go. There's someone here to see
me.”“All right. Bye.” Joyce ended the call.
After putting her phone away, Natalie opened the door and saw Lina at the door.
Lina flashed a smirk the moment she saw the former. “What took you so long? From the phone in your
hand, it's obvious to me tell that you must have been chatting with Mr. Thompson.”
Natalie shook her head. “It wasn't Shane. It was Joyce.”
“Joyce?” Lina's ears pricked at the mention of the name. “What did you talk about?”
Seeing no need to keep it from Lina, Natalie related the contents of the call.