Yulia’s action startled Natalie and the kids, while Shane did not react much. He simply stood up together with Natalie.
Meanwhile, Sharon tugged on the corners of her brother’s shirt as she whispered, “Connor, why is Grandma mad at Mommy?”
Connor responded with a shake of his head without uttering any word because he knew that Sharon would not understand what “kidnapped” meant even if he explained.
Grandma must be mad because Mommy didn’t tell her that she was kidnapped.
Just as he thought, Natalie threw a nervous glance at Yulia before calling out guiltily, “Mom…”
“Don’t you “mom” me! Why didn’t you tell me you were kidnapped?” Yulia glared at her daughter.
Deciding to face the older woman’s wrath in Natalie’s place, Shane pulled the latter behind her to shield her from Yulia. “Nattie just didn’t want to worry you, Yulia.”
“And that gives you the right to keep this from me? Have you guys ever thought about how I would feel if something were to happen to her? Not only would I be worried, but I would also be left heartbroken!” shouted the older woman as her eyes gradually reddened.
Natalie knew she had frightened her mom when she noticed the crack and the fear in her voice. “I’m sorry, Mom,” she apologized while stepping out from behind Shane. “But look at me, I’m fine, aren’t I? Shane showed up in the nick of time and stopped the kidnappers.”
“It’s only natural he’d be the one to rescue you. I mean, why wouldn’t he, when the one who kidnapped you is his admirer?” Yulia assumed as she glared at the man frostily.
“You’ve got it wrong, Mom,” denied Natalie quickly while shaking her head. “It wasn’t Alice cause she had already been arrested. It was Harrison, along with my enemy.”
“Harrison?” Yulia’s anger increased upon the mention of that particular name. “He was the one behind the kidnapping? How dare he? Even if he doesn’t like you, you’re still his daughter! How could he be this vicious! He… he…”
Upon learning that it was Harrison’s plan, Yulia felt her chest tightened the more she spoke. Her rage had resulted in her getting so dizzy to the point that she almost passed out.
“Mom?” Natalie called out in panic. “What’s the matter?”
Just when she was about to go and support her mom, Shane beat her to it as he took a step forward and helped Yulia take a seat.
After thanking the man, Natalie went behind Yulia to massage her temples.
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