Ditched My Toxic Duo for a Billionaire Upgrade novel Chapter 87

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Chapter 3

Back home, I burned everything Nathan had given me over the past five years.

As the last flame died out, a delivery man called from outside.

The buyer was Nathan, but the recipient was Erin.

I signed for him. When I opened the package, I found premium maternity and baby products from various brands.

Nathan’s explanation arrived right after. “Sophie, I ordered a package–office supplies. I accidentally put our home address. Don’t open it. I’ll bring it to the office when I get back.”

I casually replied with an emoji, then resealed the package,

Having decided to leave, I couldn’t be bothered to expose his poor lie.

That night, Nathan claimed he was working on a case and didn’t come home.

Erin posted an update on social media for the first time in ages. The location tag showed an upscale hotel

downtown. In the photo, a man’s shoulder insignia was clearly visible. He had removed his wedding ring, revealing the pale band of skin.

In the reflection of the wine glass, the woman smiled radiantly, the man’s eyes full of tenderness.

As she wanted, I liked her post and continued to pack my bags.

Nathan didn’t message until the next afternoon, asking me to come to the Thompson family home.

As soon as I entered, his parents saw I was empty–handed and immediately became cold. “Nathan spends every day busy with cases, and you, his wife, can’t even bring gifts to show respect? Why the long face as soon as you walk in? Who are you trying to impress?”

His relatives also looked at me with dissatisfaction. “Married for five years and still acting like the Blake

heiress? Wake up! The Blake family went bankrupt five years ago! If Nathan hadn’t used all his savings to clear your debts, who knows where you’d be selling yourself now! They’re your in–laws. Your parents are gone, but these are your parents now. Were you raised without manners? People might think Nathan chased after you!”

Just then, Erin appeared at the door carrying bags of health products. Nathan’s parents immediately

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brightened, rushing to welcome her.

“Erin’s here? Tired from the flight? Your sister–in–law will cook later. You’re rarely back, so rest upstairs. Why bring so many things every time? Your father and I are old and don’t need all this. You and your husband should save the inoney for yourselves. You are so thoughtful, unlike someone who come in like debt collectors! Still crying about parents who died five years ago–it’s bad luck just hearing about it!”

Despite saying they didn’t want the gifts, his mother eagerly accepted them.

Erin smiled coyly, linking arms with her. “Mom, don’t say that. The Blake case remains unsolved after five years. It’s natural for Sophie to be upset. She’s already suffering enough. Let’s not pour salt on her wounds. We’re family after all, part of the same Thompson household. By the way, I heard Sophie is pregnant too. Mom, our family has double the blessing today! Don’t make her cook. Nathan will be upset with you when he gets back.”

At the mention of Nathan, his mother’s smile briefly faltered. “A son forgets his mother when he takes a wife–that’s my son! I worry about him working those difficult cases, and now it’s a crime to care!”

Before, I might have believed Nathan avoided his family home to protect me. But now, knowing the truth, I felt nothing. He avoided coming home because he didn’t want to interact with Erin as her brother–in–law. He didn’t want me to bring up the murder case in public and embarrass Erin.

Everyone joined in praising Erin’s excellent appearance that even pregnancy hadn’t made her look tired.

I was forgotten at the entrance.

As a cold wind blew in, Nathan finally arrived and held me in his arms.

He affectionately touched my forehead.

“Why are you standing here instead of going in? Did my parents scold you again?”

Seeing her son enter, his mother softened her tone.

“How dare I scold the Blake princess? Your wife is too precious. Better invite her upstairs to rest.”

Erin pretended to mediate: “Mom, I’ve booked a hotel dinner that will be delivered soon. You should rest

too. Don’t worry about these things.”

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