One evening, he overheard her on the phone, her voice low and hurried. “I’ll handle it,” she said, almost frantic. “I just need a little more time.” The urgency in her voice piqued his interest, but he shrugged it off, assuming she was managing some personal matter.
However, he couldn’t help but notice expensive items around the house that Natalie had never owned before—a designer handbag, a new pair of high-end shoes, even a sleek piece of jewelry. It all felt out of character for her practical nature.