Nathalia seemed to be touched. She remembered how Matt did help her a few times. Once, he even went to the police at midnight to bail her out. Feeling grateful, she held up her cup and said, "This is to Matt. I am grateful for what you did for me, for looking after me, going to the police station at midnight to save me, comforting me when I was upset... When I was in need of help and during my downfall moment,"

As she went on, she suddenly realized how much he had done for her while she, herself, seemed to have done nothing for him, and now she even treated him as a stranger.

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However, she knew that she had to. She had to choose between her husband and him, and of course, she would always stand by the one she loved. Perhaps she was being selfish or even cruel, but this was the best decision for everyone.

Matt looked at Nathalia affectionately, gratefully, and there was a hint of sadness in his look. He smiled and said quietly, "Thanks, Nathalia. And Thanks, Sophie. Cheers."

Nathalia watched him drink his coffee and didn't know how to think of the whole situation anymore. She sipped the coffee quietly.

Cheerfully, Sophie nodded and said, "Here we go! That's right. Everyone's happy now..." she grinned. This is what I want, everyone to be happy. She thought to herself delightfully.

"Matt!" Someone screamed.

They all turned to see Amy Berry glaring at them furiously. She rushed over, pointed the finger at Matt, and shouted, "You don't have time for me, but here you are having fun with them! What's that supposed to mean?!"

She asked him out every day but was rejected every time. The reason, or excuse, Matt gave her was that he was too busy with work. She hated what she saw! It made her more disappointed than angry.

He's so cold to me, but he's smiling at them! Is he only cold at me?! Why?

Matt frowned and said plainly, "They are my friends, and we are here to talk about something important."

Amy was shaking angrily, her face red, her eyes glaring. "Do you think I'm stupid?! Huh? Friends?! You have time for your friends, but no time for your fiancée?! When have you ever taken me out for a meal?"

Even if he doesn't love me, he should at least respect me! This is humiliating! He never goes out with me, and he's now dating TWO women! Two! What does he think I am to him?!

Nathalia sat and watched quietly as if it had nothing to do with her, while Sophie was terribly worried. She explained anxiously, "Miss Berry, I'm afraid you've misunderstood. We are friends, and we are just..."

Amy then recognized Sophie. Isn't she the girl that was at Matt's door?! Bitch! Enraged, she slapped Sophie on her cheek. "Bitch!"

Sophie's face turned red, and tears filled her eyes. She was too shocked to react. She stood there, one hand covering her burning cheek, her body shaking slightly.

All her life, Sophie had grown up under the protection of her mother, and she had always believed in kindness in people. Never had she been in a fight with anyone.

Now, she was utterly lost.

Amy lifted up her hand, about to strike again. How dare you! Bitch! He's my man!

Nathalia couldn't take it anymore, and instantly, she stood up and threw the plate of spaghetti at Amy's face. No one is allowed to treat my friend like that! She thought angrily.

At the same time, Matt had grabbed Amy's arms to hold her still. "Stop!" He yelled.

The spaghetti and tomato sauce went all over Amy's face and down her dress. She had made extra effort to dress up today, and now it was all ruined. She wiped the food off her face, looked down at her dress, and screamed, "Ahhh!"

Glaring at Nathalia, she yelled at her madly, "It's you again!"

She tried to get revenge on Nathalia but failed to free her arms from Matt. Her face grew twisted. She was enraged by Nathalia, but even more, enraged by Matt. He's my fiancé! He should be helping me!What the hell!

Nathalia smiled as she replied casually, "Yes, it's me. You haven't changed, have you?"

Amy retorted, "You are dating someone's fiancé behind your husband's back. Huh! I wonder what Spencer thinks!"

"That's between Spencer and me. It's none of your business." Nathalia said calmly as she cleaned her fingers with tissue attentively without looking at Amy. Nathalia was not a bit worried about her and Spencer at all. She had confidence in Spencer and in themselves.

Terrified, Sophie stood behind Nathalia, shaking. She never saw such a violent scene before.

"You only know to pretend to be innocent and seduce men! What a bitch!" Amy barked.

Nathalia had been the biggest threat to her. She felt stress and fear every time she encountered Nathalia.

She had always been the center in the family, in public. She had always been spoiled. Whatever she wanted, she got it. However, ever since she met Nathalia, luck had eluded her. Her fiancé was cold to her, and her future father-in-law treated Nathalia much better than her.

She had not yet married into the Davidsons, but she had already felt suppressed and threatened. And the worst thing was that there was nothing she could do to change it.

Why?! I don't understand. I'm beautiful. I'm smart. I'm much better than her. Why does everyone like her better?! Every time when she's around, she steals my thunder. And, and, the way Matt looks at her! I hate it! I hate it! Why?!

Matt demanded sternly, "Enough, Amy!" Instead of showing her respect and helping her, he shouted at her.

Amy was so angry that she pointed the finger at Nathalia and Sophie, glaring at Matt, and questioned, "Who are you protecting here?! Huh? She or she?! Which bitch?!" She was trying to imply that it was Nathalia that he had feelings for.

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Dearest Lovies,

A few hours from now we will welcome 2021, a new year, a new beginning, and a new journey. I wish you all a prosperous and abundant life this coming 21st century. Tomorrow is mass release day, don't forget to vote!

Zhù dàjiā xīnnián kuàilè! ( Happy New Year, everyone! )