Chapter 33 For a moment , the air went still , and the tension at the dining table thickened , Most of it came from Gregory , though it lasted only a few seconds before he returned to eating his dinner in silenc Xander blinked and wondered if he'd said somelling wrong Natalie was the first to break the silence , sounding baffled as sheed , " I didn't think you'd find a job , Ms. Jacobson Are you worried that the Sinclairs can't provide for you ? Anathea heard the provocation in Natalie's words , yet stalled and said , " Yes " Even if the Sinclairs gave her too thousand dollars every month , it would take her two and a half years to come up with the money for Fiona's surgery . But Anatiera didn't feel like bringing this up . Natalie was was surprised by Mathea's frankness . She went still at first but quickly regained her composure . She gave Gregory a subtle look and said , " I'm assuming you haven't told Greg , about your new job , Ms. Jacobson . " Anathea didn't think telling Gregory about her new job was necessary . Much like how he didn't want her butting into his business , she'd rather he stayed out of hers . Besides , she reckoned he wouldn't care about her new job even if she told him . He barely cared about her as it was . As expected , Gregory wordlessly set his utensils down and rose to go upstairs . Anathea might as well be invisible - he didn't even spare her a glance egory was . He didn't seem to have any interest in A taint smile curved Natalie's lips when she saw how calm and unaffected Gregory Anathea at all Natalie leveled a triumphant stare at Anathea as she said , " In any case , congratulations on your new job , Ms. Jacobson . At least you won't have to be a full - time housewife anymore . " The contempt was clear in Natalie's voice despite her congratulatory words . However , Anathea took the jab in stride and replied , " Thank you . " Taken aback by Anathea's mild response , Natalie felt the rest of her insults die on her tongue as she froze and stared at the former . " I'm done . Enjoy the dinner , " Anathea said flatly as she rose from her seat Natalie's gaze followed Anathea until she disappeared upstairs , the spite and doubt clear in her eyes . She wondered how Anathea could display such fortitude and chalked it up to false bravado . " Ms. Whitman ! " Xander tugged on Natalie's sleeve , grinning . " I'm so glad you're back . I've missed you ! Can you read me a bedtime story tonight ? " He'd wanted Anathea to read him a bedtime story at first , but he saw no harm in putting her in second place now that Natalie was home . When Natalie didn't answer him , he raised his voice and clutched her sleeve as he pleaded , " Please , Ms. Woman ? Pretty please with a cherry on top ? " . Only then did Natalie tear her gaze away from the stairs and humor Xander with a smile . " Alright . I'll read you any bedtime story you want , Xander . " " Yay ! " Xander cheered . " You're the best , Ms. Whitman ! " Anathea slowly made her way to the third floor of Sinclair Villa . The villa boasted three stories . The second floor housed Xander's bedroom and the guest room occupied by Natalie . The master bedroom and an empty guest room were on the third floor . Chapter 33 The master bedroom was originally meant for Anathea and Grep Not that Anathea minded having the room to herself . She enjoys would intrude upon her peace. The thought of it put a smile on h However , her smile vanished when she opened the door and saw here ? She instinctively took a step back , ready to flee from the room . B with one long stride and grabbed her wrist . He dragged her into ! against it . " Who gave you permission to step out of bounds and find a job , / Chapter 33 +25 BONUS The master bedroom was originally meant for Anathea and Gregory , but he hadn't been there since he stormed out the last time . Not that Anathea minded having the room to herself . She enjoyed working in the comfortable silence, knowing that no one " would intrude upon her peace . The thought of it put a smile on her face . However , her smile vanished when she opened the door and saw the towering silhouette in the room . What was Gregory doing here ? She instinctively took a step back , ready to flee from the room . But the next second , Gregory closed the distance between them with one long stride and grabbed her wrist . He dragged her into the room , and the door closed with a thud as he pinned her against it . " Who gave you permission to step out of bounds and find a job , Anathea ? " Gregory demanded icily .