The Triplets My Ex Never Knew About

Chapter 72: Chapter 72: Pressed Hard on Her Lips

Nathaniel Sloan didn’t speak. His expression was cold as he forced Estelle Lockwood into a corner, leaving her with no way to retreat. ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com

Estelle Lockwood’s breath hitched. "Nathaniel Sloan, if you’re sick, get treated! Don’t come here acting crazy!"

"Are you really that generous, sending just any woman to the house?"

With a THUD, the man pressed her whole body against the wall. His hot breath washed over her, and Estelle Lockwood’s legs suddenly felt weak.

She felt weak all over and nearly lost her footing. "What do you mean, generous? Weren’t you the one hoping Noelle Lockwood would move into Imperial Crest? I was just giving you a hand."

It was as if her words had ignited Nathaniel Sloan’s anger.

He suddenly pressed closer, his body flush against hers, not giving Estelle Lockwood the slightest chance to escape.

"Why did you let her move in? Do you have any awareness at all that you are my wife?"

Estelle Lockwood instinctively wanted to retort, but she suddenly froze.

’He said—my wife?’

’Nathaniel Sloan’s wife is ’Estelle Lockwood,’ not ’Yara Lockwood.’’

’But right now, I’m clearly Yara Lockwood! Why would Nathaniel Sloan say that? Could it be... he’s recognized me?’

Estelle Lockwood’s face paled slightly. "Who’s your wife? Stop talking nonsense!"

"When my headaches flare up, you find her to take care of me; when I’m drunk, you let her into my room; at every banquet, big or small, you have her accompany me as my date..."

Nathaniel Sloan slowly leaned in, his voice low. His lips were about to press against hers as he gazed at her and said, "Do you even remember that you’re the one I legally married, my lawfully wedded wife?"

Estelle Lockwood’s breath hitched.

’What is he talking about? I don’t understand any of it!’

"Nathaniel Sloan, stop this madness! Get off me!"

But the man acted as if he hadn’t heard her. He raised his hand and pressed it firmly against her lips, his voice hoarse. "Estelle Lockwood..."

Estelle Lockwood met his unfocused eyes and suddenly realized.

’Nathaniel Sloan’s condition must be severe. He’s mixing up the timeline, thinking it’s still five years ago.’

’And what was that he was saying... That letting Noelle Lockwood move in, letting her take care of him, was all something she, his wife, had ’allowed’?’

’He’s putting on an act! He’s still putting on an act!’

The more Estelle Lockwood thought about it, the angrier she got, and she shoved him away with all her might!

THUMP! Nathaniel Sloan crashed hard onto the carpet!

The loud noise startled Zane Grant, who rushed out to see what was happening. When he saw the scene, he was utterly dumbfounded.

"This... You... I... Dr. Lockwood, what happened?"

’Why were Yara Lockwood’s clothes wrinkled, her lip split, and her eyes red, as if she had just gone through some unspeakable ordeal? And Nathaniel Sloan, despite being so violently shoved onto the carpet, didn’t seem the least bit displeased. Zane Grant had a feeling the situation was a little complicated.’

Estelle Lockwood was furious. "Who knows what’s wrong with him! He came up and mistook me for his ex-wife! Is Noelle Lockwood not taking good enough care of him? How could Nathaniel Sloan possibly have the energy to think about anyone else?"

Zane Grant was speechless. ’Should I tell her that yesterday, before Noelle Lockwood could even start taking care of him, Nathaniel yelled at her and sent her away?’

Although Nathaniel said that Yara Lockwood was very likely Estelle Lockwood, Zane Grant was skeptical.

Not to mention, the Lockwood Family had cremated and buried Estelle Lockwood’s body back then. Even if she hadn’t really died, why would she come back with a new identity? It made no sense.

So the current situation was...

Nathaniel Sloan had mistaken his family doctor for his wife and assaulted her!

Zane Grant screamed silently in his heart and hurriedly said, "Dr. Lockwood, I’m so sorry, so sorry. I apologize on Nathaniel’s behalf. Why don’t you go upstairs and compose yourself? I can handle him here by myself!"

Nathaniel Sloan frowned, probably not understanding why Estelle Lockwood was angry.

’Besides... Estelle Lockwood is my wife. What business is it of Zane Grant’s?’

Nathaniel Sloan got up and tried to approach Estelle Lockwood again, but Zane Grant rushed forward and pulled him back. "Nathaniel! You—you need to snap out of it! This is Dr. Yara Lockwood, not Estelle Lockwood!"

Then he turned his head to apologize again. "Dr. Lockwood, when Nathaniel’s condition acts up, he gets confused about time and might not recognize people... basically, anything can happen. I promise, it won’t happen again!"

Estelle Lockwood gave a dry laugh. "That would be for the best."

With that, she went straight upstairs without a backward glance.

Zane Grant tutted and muttered, "Nathaniel, open your eyes and look. Dr. Lockwood saw how upset you are and left without a second thought. How could she possibly be your wife..."

...

Estelle Lockwood went upstairs, changed her clothes, and composed herself before knocking on Zachery and Mia’s door.

"Sweethearts, Aunt Penelope asked Mommy to go shopping today. Do you want to come with me?"

Penelope Sullivan had also watched these two children grow up. Hearing this, Mia glanced at the ’Zachery’ beside her. "Mommy, wait a second, okay? We need to discuss it."

Estelle Lockwood couldn’t help but laugh. ’They need to have a meeting just to go shopping?’ Still, she never interfered with her darlings’ decisions.

"Alright then, Mommy will wait for you in my room."

Once the door was closed, the three little ones immediately put their heads together. Mia was very serious. "You all saw what happened yesterday. That evil woman, Noelle Lockwood, is already preparing to move in."

"Even though scumbag dad... I mean, Uncle Sloan, kicked her out yesterday, who knows if he’ll soften up today. We can’t just let Uncle Sloan do whatever he wants. We have to stay here and nip it in the bud the moment we see any sign of trouble!"

Zachery and Christian listened to their ’strategist’ and nodded repeatedly.

The three little ones worked together and formulated a plan to drive out Noelle Lockwood. Anyone who saw them would be dumbfounded.

Mia added, "But as for Aunt Penelope, it would be too weird if we don’t go. So I suggest we split up!"

Zachery nodded. "Okay, how about this: Mia, you and the young master go out with Mommy. I’ll stay here at Imperial Crest and make absolutely sure that evil woman doesn’t get a single chance!"

Mia thought for a moment. "Zachery, if you stay here at Imperial Crest alone, using the young master’s identity... you won’t blow your cover, will you?"

Zachery puffed out his chest. "I was born clever! How could I possibly blow my cover?"

Five minutes later, Mia and Christian knocked on Estelle Lockwood’s door.

Estelle Lockwood looked at Mia and ’Zachery’, who already had their little backpacks on. Her heart softened, and the frustration from earlier instantly vanished. "Okay, let’s get going. By the way, where’s Christian?"

Without batting an eye, Christian replied, "Christian said he’s worried about Uncle Sloan and wants to stay behind to keep him company."

Estelle Lockwood chuckled drily. ’I don’t get it. How did Nathaniel Sloan get so lucky to have such a good son!’

...

Penelope Sullivan had chosen a family fun center as their destination.

After playing with the two little ones for a while, Penelope Sullivan led them into a lounge area.

"Darlings, long time no see! Did you miss Aunt Penelope? Auntie got you some little cakes! Oh, by the way, Zachery."

Penelope Sullivan looked as if she had discovered something astounding. "Zachery, why are you so quiet today? You’re not playing with anything. Are you feeling unwell?"

Zachery, that cool little dude, was usually bouncing off the walls, never sitting still for a moment.

The activities at this fun center were all things Zachery and Mia usually loved, but today, only Mia was playing the whole time. Zachery mostly just stood by and watched.

That’s why Penelope Sullivan was worried that Zachery wasn’t feeling well.

Christian and Mia exchanged a look, but before they could speak, Estelle Lockwood spoke up with a smile.

"Zachery has been very quiet recently. He was just like this when he was little, remember?"

Now that she mentioned it, Penelope Sullivan remembered. "Right, right! When Zachery was three, he was very shy. I remember he fell down once and cried in my arms, hahaha... Oh, right! That fall left a little scar. Zachery, come let Aunt Penelope see, has the scar faded at all?"

Estelle Lockwood also looked over with a smile.

Mia’s scalp prickled with panic.

’Oh no! Zachery has a scar from that fall, but the young master doesn’t!’

’How could the ’Zachery’ here possibly have a scar on him!’