Caught Him Cheating My Life Restarted (Natalie) novel Chapter 420

Lucas also chimed in, “Great-grandmother, I’m young and foolish. You’re a bigger person, so please don’t hold it against me.”

At that moment, Liana was suddenly grateful she couldn't speak.

Otherwise… this would be so awkward.

Natalie hadn't realized the old woman was angry because she couldn't join her for dinner.

She even asked her to bring Hanley over to eat with them.

“Ask if the boy has eaten,” Terence said. “If not, bring him over to eat with us.”

Natalie nodded and went out.

Mrs. Lockwood breathed a sigh of relief. “Mom, does your speech slow down when you get older? You scared me to death. I thought you were upset because Natalie’s son came looking for her. I thought you minded that she had a child. I completely misunderstood you.”

“There’s no misunderstanding. I do mind.”

Mrs. Lockwood was speechless.

“But she’s Natalie. She’s got a fire in her, just like I did when I was young.”

Old Mrs. Lockwood never spoke of the early days of the nation, when the country was invaded by Ravencia and bodies littered the fields.

Facing the Ravencian blockade, she had organized a fleet of ships to secretly transport penicillin and other strategic supplies to the front lines. She had survived against all odds, a living legend.

Now, in an era of peace, Natalie had faced the provocations of the Ravencian contestants and, despite her injured hand, won the competition, bringing honor to her country.

They both loved their country. That Natalie was one of them—a Lockwood!

***

In the Lockwood family living room.

“Hanley, did something happen? Why did you come looking for me?”

Natalie was worried about him. The Cross family must be in chaos right now.

“Mommy… Grandma and Daddy, they’re not doing well. They…”

“Hanley, I told you, I don’t have the power to save your aunt. And even if I did, I wouldn’t. If there’s nothing else, you should have the Cross family’s driver take you home!”

Hanley had come for his aunt. Natalie didn’t want to talk to him anymore.

Hanley panicked.

Daddy and Grandma both said that only his mommy could save his aunt.

Now his mommy was holding a grudge and refusing to help. She was even trying to send him away.

If he went back now, it would be even harder to plead for his aunt later.

He had to stay!

“Mommy, I don’t want to go. Daddy and Grandma are in a really bad mood right now. I’m scared to be with them. Mommy, can I stay with you for a while?”

Natalie looked at Hanley, who seemed so pitiful at that moment.

She figured that Victoria and Darren were so overwhelmed right now that they probably wouldn't treat Hanley well. It would be better for him to stay with her for now.