Chapter 86

"Are you with my Uncle?" Jake Hendrix asked Natasha as he looked at her in the eyes. He used to be too lazy to engage in conversation with Natasha, but now he actively seeks opportunities to initiate a conversation. Natasha looked at Jake and thought to herself, "I'm so sick of him." Shouldn't she be furious after being treated with such disrespect at their last meeting, especially given that his attitude toward her has deteriorated significantly since then? On the contrary, it's as if you've become a new person. Is it possible that he isn't good? Is he a covert M at heart? Penny noticed that his kid was finally beginning to understand, and not only for Natasha, and she burst out laughing. "Your uncle has not returned from a business trip. He would arrive the next day. So, I invited her to come over since I was concerned that she might be bored at home alone. " Jake looked surprised and answered, "Oh." Natasha's gaze was on Maxine. She had previously boasted that she was going to Daly City, but she decided not to go for some unknown reasons. It was just funny. Natasha didn't let this opportunity pass her. "I thought you were going to Daly City? Why are you here? " He wouldn't have gone if he knew Jake Hendrix hadn't gone on. Natasha doesn't want to go with Penny and Jake while Edward is away. Jake was worried about Natasha's misinterpretation and responded with a "No." "No?" she asked, looking at Maxine with a severe expression on her face, making her feel even more ashamed. However, she tells Natasha that she will make up for it, and she must force herself to smile to be as pleasant as possible. "I also brought a gift for you," says Maxine. "Gifts?" Natasha locked her gaze on Maxine, and the expression on her face did not change. Maxine enjoyed playing the part of a pretender. She only desired to appear well in front of Edward and have his opinion of her change due to her behavior. Maxine reached into his bag and pulled out a set of cosmetics. "This is for you, Natasha. I asked my father to buy it from overseas. Do you think it's good? " "No?" she inquired, a severe expression on her face as she looked at Maxine, making her feel even more embarrassed. She assures Natasha that she will make amends and tells her that she must make herself smile to be as lovely as possible. "I also brought a present for you," Maxine adds pleasantly. "Presents?" Although Natasha was looking at Maxine, the expression on her face remained unchanged. Maxine had a lot of fun playing the role of a pretender. She only wanted to look good in front of Edward. Maxine went into his bag and brought out a set of cosmetics that she had remembered she carried. "This is meant for you, Natasha. I asked my father to purchase it for me, and he did so from abroad. Do you think it's good? " "That is not necessary. Unreasonably expensive things irritate me, "Natasha explained. Maxine was adamant and refused to give up. Taking a card out of her purse, she offered it to Natasha, adding, "You had visited our house and borrowed money, and my family had not been particularly kind to you, but things have changed now. My mother has asked me to give you the money you have borrowed from her. " "I don't need anything at this time, so please return it," Natasha stated. "Thank you." "I want to be of assistance to you, Natasha. I understand that you were upset with me because I refused to lend you money, but my family's financial situation was fragile at the time. " Maxine's heartfelt regrettable comment. Natasha's look was expressionless. I wasn't expecting her to bring it up right away. She was well aware that the Lee family was not short on funds and did not wish to lend them to me. It is entirely up to them. Natasha was not one to carry grudges. Maxine is now acting as though it is still my responsibility if I do not borrow money, which is dishonorable to her. Natasha had the overwhelming desire to smack her for the first time. However, Penny is here, and Natasha does not want to lose her composure to emphasize to others that she is not enraged out of shame or embarrassment. She gave Maxine a kind grin. "When I asked you if it was acceptable to borrow money, you told me no. I was thinking about what happened that day. You said that my family was impoverished and that I had nowhere to go in my life. You told me to follow the advice of my mother and get married. Aren't you concerned that if you give money to someone like me now, I might not be able to repay it? " Maxine first wanted everyone to believe that Natasha was a closed-minded individual who became enraged when she couldn't borrow money from a friend. As a result, Natasha's words had the immediate effect of putting an end to her wishful thinking. Maxine's character, on the other hand, ought to be considered. The Lees' finances are far better than Quinn's. However, saying such a thing is unnecessary. Even if Quinn's family is not that great, who's to say she won't be? Surprisingly, Maxine lacked even the most fundamental characteristics. Penny has never been one to look down on the backgrounds of others. When she heard Natasha's thoughts, her heart immediately shifted to Natasha, and his attitude toward Maxine grew more distant. "Take the money back. My family doesn't need help, especially from you. " But, first and foremost, have you forgotten that Natasha is now the Busch family's daughter-in-law? Is it still necessary for her to borrow money to Maxine? She considered Maxine's behavior to be insulting. Maxine's cheeks became bright crimson with embarrassment. "Natasha, I truly want to make amends with you," she said, looking Natasha in the eyes and pushing herself to endure. Are you sure? " Maxine was stunned. "We've been friends for years. I have no idea who you are. Do you do things that are not good for you? " The only reason Maxine apologized for herself today was to appease Penny. "We'll become a family sooner or later." I don't want to be treated as an enemy. " Maxine stated. "A family?" Natasha gave Jake a meaningful look and said, "Let's wait till you get married!" Natasha said this, and she didn't want to save face in front of Maxine. It's like having decided that Maxine can't be Jake's wife. The anger accumulated in Maxine's heart almost reached the point of an outbreak. Since knowing that Natasha was with Edward, she has been embarrassed by her almost every time. Natasha's family conditions were perfect, but it happened that Maxine looked down on her the most and felt that she came from the countryside, and nothing could compare with her. Natasha struck her face in numerous ways in this manner, which she did not like. Natasha had enough of her, and her attention was drawn to Penny. "Sister, I'll go back to my room and come back to you later!" Natasha would not have wanted to bully her as much if it hadn't been for Maxine's attempt to pressure her. She just wanted to tell Maxine that she used to believe her and regard her as a friend, which does not mean that she is easily intimidated. "I will accompany you," Penny answered. She doesn't want to be here with Maxine. Penny joined Natasha as she exited the living area and headed upstairs. Natasha was likewise at ease without Maxine and Jake. She couldn't help but apologize to Penny. "I'm sorry, sister... I didn't like her, so I said a lot. You're not going to be mad at me, are you? " Maxine's current identity is, after all, Jake's girlfriend and her sister's prospective daughter-in-law. Penny remarked with a smirk, "She went too far the first time, and she is disrespectful. How can I be mad at you? " Natasha has been considered as one of Penny's own in his eyes. She is an outsider, Maxine. Natasha's weight is heavier than expected. Maxine was in the living room when she noticed Natasha and Penny had left, and she burst out crying to get Jake's sympathy. Jake, on the other hand, glanced at her but said nothing to console her. "If you're sad, go back first!" he simply stated.