The Invisible Wife Turned Savage novel Chapter 96

Chapter 96 New Year, Old Wounds

Nathaniel felt a wave of frustration tightening in his chest.

Such a major decision-and Estella hadn’t even given him the slightest warning before transferring Victoria? How heartless could she be?

Did she really want to cut him off that badly?

The thought made his irritation boil over.

He quickly called Victoria.

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Thankfully, she was still on his side. “Don’t worry, Nathaniel,” she said reassuringly. “Even if Estella moved me to another hospital, I’ll sneak back home eventually. That girl-she listens to me. I’ll make sure you two get back together.”

Nathaniel finally exhaled.

As long as Victoria stayed loyal, Estella would come back to him-sooner or later.

For the next few days, Estella divided her time between visiting her mother and helping Selene set up the art center.

Standing in the spacious, elegant new office, Selene swept her gaze across every corner of the thoughtfully designed space and smiled in satisfaction.

“It’s pretty much all set,” she said. “Once spring comes, we’ll be ready to open! I’m actually getting kind of excited.”

Estella shared the sentiment, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

This was their first business venture together, and they both dreamed of it becoming a bright, fresh beginning.

Then Selene turned to her and asked, “I’m heading home for the holidays. You’ll be staying in Javerton to spend New Year’s with your mom, right?”

Estella smiled and nodded. “That’s right.”

Back when she was married to Nathaniel, she had always been obligated to return to the Hartwell family estate for New Year’s.

At the estate, Madeline would dismiss the servants and leave Estella to prepare the entire

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holiday feast alone.

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She would work from dawn until late into the night just to meet the family’s expectations.

Meanwhile, her mother spent every New Year’s alone in a hospital room, with no one to accompany her.

But now, the marriage was over.

This year, she didn’t have to go back to the Hartwell estate. She could finally spend the holiday with her mother.

The thought filled her with a deep, quiet joy.

Selene gave her a playful wink, a sly grin tugging at her lips. “Ooooh, I wonder if Mr. Jonathan will be staying in Javerton, too? If he’s not heading home, you two could spend the New Year together…”

She nudged Estella with her elbow, eyes gleaming with suggestion.

Estella just smiled faintly and didn’t answer.

Her relationship with Mr. Jonathan was still too undefined.

Yes, there was something between them-a subtle tension, a quiet warmth-but spending New Year’s together? That felt a little premature.

Later, Estella visited the hospital to see her mother.

The moment she walked into the room, she saw Victoria reclining against her pillows. Her complexion was pale, but her spirits were fairly good.

Victoria smiled the moment she saw her daughter. “Estella, Nathaniel called me today,” she said gently. “He invited me to move back into the villa. The New Year’s coming, after all-we’ve got to clean the house and stock up on groceries.”

Estella’s face instantly cooled. “Mom, he’s never once invited you to spend New Year’s before. Why the sudden change? Please don’t let him trick you with sweet talk.”

Victoria’s smile faltered. She frowned slightly and chided, “Now don’t speak about him like that. I’m just his mother-in-law-how could I possibly invite myself to their house like that?

Besides, if anyone’s to blame, it’s me. If I had just given birth to a son, maybe I wouldn’t be living out my old age so lonely. If I had a boy to carry on the family name… do you really think I’d be longing to go back to the Hartwell estate?”

Estella sighed in exasperation. “Mom, what are you even saying? You may not have a son, but

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