Elwood looked deeply at Natalie: "So..."

"Don't bother." Natalie's expression was cold, "We're not very familiar with each other after all."

A hint of embarrassment appeared on Elwood's handsome face, but he didn't mind. "So did Colten threaten you through Mom?"

"Not entirely." Natalie explained: "It started with Mom, and then I got pregnant. Even if I had informed you, you wouldn't have been able to take me and Mom away together. You might have even ended up in prison. So ...