Chapter 21 It Doesn’t Matter Who She Allies With
Harry patted Henry’s shoulder good–naturedly. “You should also try your best to have a child with Natalie! That would make Grandpa and Grandma happy!”
Henry’s expression darkened at the conversation they were having.
His tone was cold as he declared, “I will never have a child with her.”
Harry frowned. “Why would you say that?”
“Because I would never allow her to have my child,” Henry said determinedly.
Even Harry couldn’t figure out how to continue this conversation.
From Henry’s point of view, a woman like Natalie could never be a good mother.
Once she had a child with him, she would probably use the child as a pawn to gain more power over him.
He would never allow such a thing to happen.
Suddenly, the sound of Henry’s phone ringing cut through the silent tension in the car.
Henry took out his phone and saw that Owen was calling him.
He picked up the call without another thought. “Hello Grandpa, Harry and I are-
He was interrupted by Owen’s angry voice coming from the other end, “Come home right now! I have something to discuss with you!”
After that, Owen hung up on him.
Henry frowned. He had no idea why Owen was so upset at him.
Not long later, their car arrived at the Chase residence. Henry walked a few steps behind Harry as they entered the house.
Even though both of them were brothers, how they carried themselves was completely different.
Harry was a friendly and easy–going man. His personality was like a warm, flowing river that captured the hearts of everyone he talked to.
On the other hand, Henry was like an icy mountain. He always had a stoic expression on his face, which made others afraid to approach him.
“Harry? Did you just return from your business trip? Why didn’t you inform us?”
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Owen and Moita had originally looked upset, but their expressions brightened once they saw Harry.
Harry took out the gifts he had bought for them and presented them. “These are supplements I bought when I was abroad.
“I heard that these are good for boosting the immune system. Make sure to eat. them as prescribed!”
“You don’t have to buy us supplements, you know!” Moira chided him half- heartedly.
Then, she called for Greta, “Greta! Go prepare some food for dinner!”
“Understood, Mrs. Chase Senior,” Greta answered with a smile as she entered the
kitchen.
“Harry, take a seat first. I have something to discuss with Henry,” Owen said as he turned his attention to Henry.
Henry remained silent at first but was unnerved by Owen’s piercing glare. Ultimately, he relented and asked, “What do you have to say to me?”
“You rascal! When will you finally let me rest?” Owen roared as he swung hist cane at him.
Henry was confused as he dodged the incoming attack. “What did I do now?”
“Who allowed you to touch the Shepherd family home?” Owen asked in a low
tone.
It was just a question, but it made Henry stiffen.
Natalie really did know how to pick her allies!
However, it didn’t matter who she picked to rely on this time. It wouldn’t work!
Owen glared at Henry as he got up angrily. “I’m telling you, Henry! If you dare to lay a finger on the Shepherd family home, you will regret it!
“I was good friends with Natalie’s grandfather! Now that he’s no longer alive, I will protect his property for him!”
He was determined to make Henry drop this matter, but Henry remained silent in response to his outburst.
The atmosphere was getting tense, so Harry chimed in anxiously, “Henry, say something! I’m sure this is just a misunderstanding, right?”
Moira didn’t want Owen to fight with Henry as well. “Henry, please say something! Don’t anger your grandfather even more!”
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Henry begrudgingly replied, “Grandpa, let’s just drop this matter. I know what I’m doing.”
Owen’s expression paled after that. He clutched at his chest before he collapsed onto the couch.
Harry and Moira rushed to Owen’s side. The latter’s tone was tinged with worry.” Owen! Are you alright?”
“Grandpa, don’t get so worked up!” Harry added.
Henry felt his heart ache as he watched his grandfather worriedly.
Owen’s eyes were filled with fury as he shouted, “If you don’t want me to drop dead right now, then go deliver Natalie’s medicine to her! Do you know she’s suffering a high fever right now?”
Moira turned to face Henry and shot him a look. “Go! Why are you still standing there? Go take care of her!”
Henry thought about how much his grandparents cared for Natalie, then back to how determined she was when she asked for a divorce.
She was wholly undeserving of his grandparent’s kindness!
“That bitch…” Henry growled.
“Don’t call her that! She’s your wife!” Owen interrupted hotly.
Seeing how Henry didn’t move, Owen clutched his chest again as he wailed, “I can’t believe it… Someday, my own grandson will be the death of me!”
“Henry! Just go already!” Harry yelled.
Henry had no other choice. He had to admit that Natalie had some skill to turn his whole family against him!
He begrudgingly picked up the cup of medicine on the table and went upstairs.
There were a few rooms upstairs, but there was one that his grandparents had specifically allocated for him and Natalie.
It was just that neither of them had slept in there since their marriage.
Henry walked straight to the room and pushed the door open.
Natalie could hear someone at the door and thought that it was Moira who had
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However, she froze when she saw who was at the door.
Why was Henry here?
She had made a risky decision today.
She didn’t want to involve Owen and Moira, but she had no other choice. In the end, she had asked them for help.
After all, she knew how adamant Henry was about destroying the Shepherd family home.
She also knew that she could never find the ring. So, for the sake of her home, she could only ask them for help.
She hadn’t expected to develop a fever from being out in the rain the previous night. She had almost passed out while she was talking to Owen and Moira.
Moira had initially offered to call for a doctor, but Natalie had refused and insisted she would be fine after some rest.
So… why was Henry here now?
Henry’s glare that was directed at her was as sharp as knives.
“You asked them for help?” Henry mocked.
Natalie’s head felt like it was about to split apart from her headache. She didn’t want to fight with him right now.
“I just want to keep my family’s house,” she replied mildly.
“Then why are you pretending to be sick?” Henry demanded as he grabbed her
chin.
She did look quite weak, and it did seem like she was sick. But Henry refused to believe her.
“I’m not pretending…” Natalie protested as she tried to turn her face away.
Her face was starting to hurt from his rough actions.
“You’re not? What a coincidence it is then that my grandparents always see you when you’re weak!” Henry scoffed.
Henry then pushed the cup of medicine to her. “Since you’re sick, I’ll give you your medicine!”
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Chapter 22 Are You Just a Scumbag?
