Chapter 10 Does He Like Estella ? I signed the divorce paper ? Finished Nathaniel suddenly remembered that a month ago , Estella had handed him a document to sign . At the time , he thought she just wanted more money , so he didn't pay much attention and didn't even bother reading it carefully . Now , he realized that what he had signed was actually a divor paper ! Why didn't Estella just say it outright ? Didn't she love me ? No matter how badly I treated her , she never left . So why is she suddenly asking for a divorce now ? Nathaniel no longer understood Estella . He asked Madeline , " Why didn't you stop her ? Mom , I never intended to get a divorce . " Madeline was even more confused . She had always thought Nathaniel felt nothing for Estella . She never expected that divorce had never even crossed his mind . " Nathaniel , but Estella is already gone . I think that girl has really given up this time . Since you're divorced now , you have to learn to let go and move forward . " Madeline's words only made Nathaniel more irritated . " I never agreed to this divorce , so it doesn't count . Besides , she's my woman . Even if she dies , she should still belong to me . I won't let her go ! " Madeline remained silent . Nathaniel hung up the phone , his face dark with frustration . He turned to his assistant and ordered , " Find out where Estella is right now . " The assistant was also a bit stunned . Isn't Mr. Hartwell in love with Ms. Isabelle ? Isn't it a good thing that Mrs. Hartwell willingly divorces him without making a fuss ? So why does he look like the one who's been left behind ? Isabelle , standing nearby , was just as baffled . She had thought that once she returned to the country , Nathaniel would immediately leave Estella and marry her . But things weren't unfolding the way she had imagined . Does Nathaniel actually like Estella ? No way . If he did , then why does he spend all his time with me ? She forced herself to find a reasonable explanation . Nathaniel has a massive ego . He can be the one to file for divorce , but he'd never let Estella be the one to bring it up first . His pride must be wounded , and that's why he refuses to let her go . That has to be it . Estella had a wonderful night's sleep in her new home . The next morning , she met with Madeline's assistant and completed the property transfer for Seaview Garden Villas . Once the paperwork was done , Estella immediately went to a real estate agent and put the villa up for sale . Seeing that it was a big transaction , the agent treated her with utmost respect and repeatedly assured her they would find a buyer as soon as possible . Estella wasn't worried about selling the place . Once she handed it over to the agent , she stopped thinking about it . Then , she went to the hospital to visit her mother . Victoria Lawson was in a much more stable state now . She had even made some friends at the hospital , so she wasn't too lonely . When Estella arrived , Victoria was in high spirits , playing cards with her fellow friends in the hospital . Smiling , Estella placed the fruit she had brought on the table , washed a fruit knife , and started slicing it . 1/3 Chapter 10 Does He Like Estella ? Finished Once she finished , she shared the fruit with the other patients , then picked up a fork , speared a piece , and held it up to Victoria's lips . Victoria took a bite naturally and asked , " Stella , didn't Nathaniel come with you ? " Estella's expression froze . " Oh , he's busy . He'll come later when he's free . " " Oh , when are you two having kids ? I can help take care of them . " Because of her illness , Victoria had lost many memories and often forgot what had happened the day before . Even now , she still believed that their family company was running as usual and that her husband was just away on a business trip . She also thought that Estella had only recently gotten married . Back when Estella and Nathaniel had just tied the knot , Nathaniel often accompanied her to visit her mother . Despite being in a wheelchair , he came from à distinguished family , had striking features , and carried himself with remarkable humility and courtesy in front of elders . Victoria had always liked him . But later , Nathaniel stopped coming with her as often . However , Victoria didn't remember that . She still thought Estella and Nathaniel had a great marriage . Estella didn't want to upset her mother , so she hadn't planned on telling her about the divorce so soon . She took some change from her wallet and placed it on the card table , changing the subject . " Mom , every time you urge me to have kids , I get a headache . Just focus on the game ! Don't lose all my money . " Victoria laughed as innocently as before . " Your dad left all the money with me . I don't need your little bit ." Estella coaxed her , " I know , Dad always spoiled you ! " Once Victoria finally finished her game , Estella took her outside to enjoy the sun . Victoria asked naively , " Stella , I've been in the hospital for almost two months now . Why hasn't your dad come back yet ? Have you called him ? " Estella replied , " Dad is still busy with a project overseas . He said he'll come back as soon as he can . " Victoria sighed . " That workaholic . Once he starts working , he forgets about his family . " Suddenly , she frowned in confusion . " But I sent him several messages . Why hasn't he replied ? " Estella knew she would forget everything by the next day , so she naturally lied . " He probably hasn't seen them yet . You know how he never checks his phone when he's working ." Victoria grumbled , " When he comes back this time , I won't let him leave again . He's getting old . He should hand the company over to his subordinates . Can't he spend more time with me ? " " Yeah , I'll talk to him . " Hearing her daughter take her side made Victoria happy . Estella left the hospital and returned to her rented apartment . After a few days of rest , Estella started work . For the past three years , she had practiced the piano every day , so her skills hadn't deteriorated . She quickly passed the interview and entered the probation period . Selene encouraged her with a smile . " I told you there'd be no problem . Once you're permanent , I'll treat you to a big meal . " 2/3 Chapter 10 Does He Like Estella? Estella thanked her immediately . Finished She was actually a little nervous . It was her first job , and to ensure she didn't embarrass herself in class , she had rehearsed multiple times . Luckily , the two students she had so far had pleasant personalities , and their teacher - student relationship was fairly harmonious . The probation period required many assessments , and she was busy every day . By the time she lay down at night , she just wanted to sleep and had no energy to dwell on unpleasant memories of her past marriage . That evening , after finishing her night shift , she received a call from Helen , the hospital caregiver , saying that her mother had gone missing . Panic surged in her chest as she grabbed her phone and rushed out . In her haste , she tripped and fell hard . A sharp pain shot through her ankle . She took a deep breath , gripping the railing to try to stand up , but she couldn't find the strength . " Are you okay ? " / A male voice came from behind . Estella turned around and , against the light , saw a tall figure .