Chapter 70

Once Evelyn had left, Priya turned to Nathan and couldn’t hold back her thoughts. "Nathan, what in the world happened to Evelyn in these past three years? She’s changed so much."

Nathan shared a brief explanation about Evelyn’s childhood struggles with hormone medication.

"I see," Priya murmured, realization dawning on her face. She then fixed Nathan with a serious look. "Now that Evelyn is back, you should treasure her and make the most of your time together."

Nathan’s expression remained unreadable as he replied, "We’re actually planning to divorce."

Priya’s brows knitted together sharply. "Why? Is it because of that Serena?"

Nathan answered with deliberate calm. "Mrs. Sharma, you know exactly why I married Evelyn in the first place."

A flicker of unease crossed Priya’s face at his words.

After a brief silence, she sighed. "Even if your reasons were strategic at first, three years is a long time. It’s hard to believe there’s no real affection between you now. Besides, Evelyn has been nothing but devoted to you. You don’t find that kind of love every day, Nathan. You should cherish her."

She pressed her lips together before adding firmly, "Serena isn’t the right woman for you."

Nathan’s eyes narrowed as he studied Priya. "You’ve barely met Serena. What makes you so certain she isn’t right for me?" He let out a dry chuckle. "Or did my father say something about her to you?"

Priya shot him a disapproving glare. "Nathan! That’s your father you’re speaking of!"

She hesitated for a moment before softening her tone. "I may not know Serena well, but there’s something unsettling about her."

Nathan exhaled in mild exasperation. "Since when did you start judging people based on gut feelings?"

Caught off guard, Priya pursed her lips. "Trust me and your father. We only want what’s best for you. Serena isn’t it."

Nathan’s gaze darkened, his voice edged with finality. "I’m the only one who decides what’s best for me."

Eager to shift the conversation, he asked, "How is Mr. Patel doing now?"

Recognizing his unwillingness to discuss Serena further, Priya replied, "Raj is stable. His surgery is already scheduled."

"That’s good to hear," Nathan nodded, his tone lighter.

He stayed in Raj’s hospital room for another hour before his assistant called about an urgent company matter, forcing him to leave.

As he approached the elevator, a soft voice called out behind him. "Mr. Black..."

Nathan paused mid-step before turning around. His expression remained impassive as he recognized the person walking toward him.