Caught Him Cheating My Life Restarted (Natalie) novel Chapter 177

The old matriarch had come to assign blame, so how did it turn into offering Natalie a position in the family?

Natalie, her eyes clear, said, "Ma'am, I'm sorry. It's my fault. I knew that place wasn't for just anyone to enter, but I couldn't resist the temptation of those medical books. I'm sorry."

Mrs. Lockwood saw Natalie taking the blame and knew she had to speak up, or it wouldn't be right.

"Natalie, this isn't your fault. I was the one who told you to go to The Ravenfell Wing. If the old matriarch really wants to hold someone responsible, then we'll do as Terence said. You and Terence will get married. Then you'll be the future matriarch of the Lockwood family, you won't have broken any family rules, and you won't have to apologize."

Lucas and Liana nodded vigorously.

"Grandma's right. If Natalie becomes our mommy, then she won't have broken any Lockwood family rules."

Natalie gave an awkward smile. Maybe breaking the rules was the better option.

"I can acc—"

Natalie was trying to say she could accept the punishment for breaking the rules.

But Mrs. Lockwood, Lucas, and Liana immediately got excited.

"You can! We knew you could be their mother. We all believe in you."

Natalie was speechless. What was happening?

"Ma'am, you've misunderstood. I was saying I can accept..."

As Natalie frantically tried to explain, Mrs. Lockwood once again perfectly cut her off.

"Natalie, don't be shy. Look how happy the children are. And the old matriarch also wants to see her grandson happy. After all, what elder doesn't want to see their family happy?"

Old Mrs. Lockwood's brow furrowed. Was that dig aimed at her?

Bombarded with a flurry of compliments, Old Mrs. Lockwood found it hard to stay angry.

"Fine, fine. I won't pursue this matter. But don't you think for a second that Natalie can become the matriarch of the Lockwood family. She doesn't have the qualifications yet. She must have my permission."

"You're the great-grandma, of course she needs your approval. If she's not qualified yet, you can train her. I'm sure that once you spend some time with Natalie, you'll see how wonderful she is."

"I've spent thirty years with you. How come I've never discovered how wonderful you are?"

Mrs. Lockwood was at a loss for words. That old lady really knew how to hit where it hurt.

"Mom, the way you say that, it's as if I'm not a good daughter-in-law to you."

Old Mrs. Lockwood maintained her stern posture. This daughter-in-law was not the type she had wanted.

She wanted someone from a good family, well-educated and refined. But her son had insisted on marrying this... airhead.