That was the real reason she had summoned Natalie today.


    She''d heard that Sebastian was now the one refusing to divorce.


    “Sebastian, Natalie owes you nothing. You''ve fulfilled your grandfather''s agreement, and control of thepany is in your hands. There''s no need to keep her tied down anymore."


    Natalie was taken aback, looking at the matriarch''s kind face. She hadn''t expected her to bring this up the moment she arrived.


    Sebastian frowned. His grandmother had always been against the divorce. Why the sudden change of heart?


    "Grandma, this is between my wife and me," he said, his tone heavy.


    Mrs. Griffith Sr. frowned back, unable to understand him. He used to despise Natalie, so why was he holding on now? "But you don''t love her. I''ve heard that young man from the Monroe family has taken an interest in Natalie, and he seems like a decent person. You should let Natalie go find her own happiness. I''ve discreetly checked up on Matthew. At least he wouldn''t neglect Natalie or side with outsiders when she''s being bullied."


    "Unlike you, who ispletely focused on a woman like Joanna."


    Sebastian''s brow furrowed, but he remained silent.


    Natalie listened, feeling grateful for the old woman''s strong support.


    She remembered all the times Joanna had framed her and Sebastian had


    unconditionally favored Joanna. The memory still stung.


    Even in this new life, the pain was still there, etched deep within her.


    Sebastian stared at Natalie. Did she like Matthew too?


    He had seen them having dinner together. She had been smiling so happily.


    Was her love for him really that shallow?


    To fall for someone else so quickly.


    Sebastian''s gaze on Natalie was intense. “Let''s have dinner first,” he said grimly.


    Natalie helped the matriarch to the dining room.


    Mr. Griffith Sr. had been abroad recently and hadn''t returned yet.


    Mrs. Griffith Sr. was indeed unwell and could only manage a small bowl of soup before losing her appetite.


    one


    Natalie knew her stomach was weak. When the housekeeper brought the medicine, she poured out two pills and handed them to her. "Grandma, take this. You''ll feel better after a good night''s sleep. I''ll have someone bring my acupuncture needles overter. After a couple of treatments, your stomach will be much better."


    The old woman''s eyes lit up. “Natalie, does that mean you''re staying the night?”


    Natalie smiled. “Yes, Grandma. I''ll stay to give you the treatment tonight."


    "That''s wonderful! Natalie, it''s been so long since I had someone to talk to. You can keep your old grandmapany tonight."


    “Of course,” Natalie replied with a smile.


    She called Luna and asked her to bring over her medical kit.


    Forty minutester, Luna arrived with the kit.


    Natalie went to the matriarch''s room to perform the acupuncture.


    The housekeeper immediately slipped out into the garden to call Joanna.


    "Hello? Ms Scott, that bitch Natalie is here to see the old woman. And


    What''s more Mis


    Griffith Se


    said


    Mr. Griffith could divorce Natalie, but


    he''s not allowed to marry you."


    "Ms. Scott, if you want to marry into the Griffith family, that old woman is your biggest obstacle."


    The housekeeper spoke in hushed tones, ncing around nervously.


    Joanna was furious. That old hag. She was the one standing in her way.


    "Keep an eye on Sebastian and Natalie for me. Don''t let them sleep in the same


    room. I''ll arrange that job for your son when I get back."


    The housekeeper''s face lit up, but


    then she hesitated. "Ms. Scott, they''re husband and wife. It''s normal for them to share a room, I don''t have a reason to stop them But I


    know M


    Griffith loves you, soil


    doubt he''ll stay with Natalie."


    Joanna sneered, "Just watch them. I wouldn''t put it past that shameless Natalie to


    try and seduce him."