Chapter 116 Sebastian Got Beaten!
Now, she finally understood the whole process of what had happened.
The Lawrence family had found out about Lynda's existence and came early in the morning to question her, ready to lay the blame.
Well, the result? She ended up taking the blame here all by herself.
"Isabella," Old Master Lawrence said, "from the day you came to the Lawrence family mansion, I told you that if you ever felt wronged or had any dissatisfaction, you could come and tell me. But instead, not only did you remain silent, you aided that stinky brat in hiding it from me."
Isabella lowered her head in embarrassment.
Seemingly aware of her predicament, Old Master Lawrence looked up at Sebastian, raised his cane, and struck his leg, saying, "Why are you staying silent? What does this mean?"
The strike was not light; a dull thud could be heard.
Isabella blinked, only then realizing... Sebastian got beaten!
He remained expressionless, as if he had no sense of pain. "I've said what I should, grandfather."
"Now, say it again in front of Isabella!"
Sebastian merely replied, "I'm sorry."
Oh, it's truly ironic. Lynda came and apologized to her, and today, Sebastian apologized to her again.
The words "I'm sorry" were particularly grating to the ears.
Certainly, he must have done something harmful to her to apologize like this...
"Brother!" Anthony couldn't bear it any longer. "This... this hurts Isabella so much. You apologize to her, but does that make up for what you did to Lynda?"
Isabella lowered her eyes, maintaining her silence.
Now, the Lawrence family stood on her side. Old Master Lawrence spoke up for her, Anthony defended her, and as for Sebastian...
A thought crossed Isabella's mind, and she quietly stole a glance at Sebastian.
He sat there calmly, with his crutches beside him. Despite everything, he still exuded grace. His features resembled Anthony's in some ways, handsome with deep-set eyes and well-defined brows.
In the beginning, he was the first one to tell her the truth.
She couldn't quite understand why Sebastian would tell her about Lynda's existence and why the Lawrence family liked her. What benefit did it bring her?
And they said that Anthony and Sebastian, although brothers from the same father but different mothers, never got along. So, if Anthony wanted to instigate her to divorce Sebastian, would he gain from it?
The more she thought, the more confused she became.
In this grand mansion of a prestigious family, everyone was not as simple as they appeared on the surface.
Taking a deep breath, Isabella spoke up, "Grandfather, you've gone through so much trouble since early this morning because of Sebastian and I...”
"..."
There was a sense of grievance in his words, "How long did you plan to hide it from me? How long did you plan to let me suffer?"
"There's no need to feel wronged. I am still Sebastian's wife. He and Lynda, in the end, are just harboring old affections. She wouldn't dare to cause any trouble with of me."
Old Master Lawrence asked, "But she came to Willow Brook Estate so openly, isn't that causing trouble?"
Old Master Lawrence knew about it too... He never left home, yet he had knowledge of countless matters.
Isabella didn't know how to respond, so she could only look at Sebastian.
Lynda held a special place in his heart, why didn't he protect that and handle things more discreetly, instead of causing the Lawrence family to interrogate them?
"I won't divorce Isabella for the time being," Sebastian lifted his gaze and looked at Old Master Lawrence, "Grandfather, the Lawrence family will have the heir they desire."
Old Master Lawrence was no simple person either and immediately asked, "Not divorcing for now, but what about later? When will the heir be born? After she gives birth, will Lynda be joining our Lawrence family?"
If it were an ordinary person, they wouldn't be able to withstand such questioning.
But Sebastian was never one to be trifled with.
He answered, "Some things, grandfather, you will understand better than I do."
"You..." Old Master Lawrence only managed to say one word before stopping. He raised his cane and struck Sebastian firmly.
Anthony watched with distress, "Brother, don't do this. What's so good about Lynda? If grandfather enforces the family rules, you won't be able to handle it."
Anthony pursed his lips, looked up, and his gaze fell on Sebastian, who had been silent all along.
"What will you do, big brother?" Old Master Lawrence said, "Do you know how much this hurts Isabella?"
"Our matters, we will discuss privately."
"Alright, alright, today; I..."
"Grandfather!" Isabella suddenly stood up, walked over to Old Master Lawrence, crouched down, and held down the hand that was about to raise the cane again, "Don't strain yourself. Regarding Lynda... Sebastian and I will talk about it privately."
Old Master Lawrence looked at her, "Dear Isabella, perhaps you don't truly understand who Lynda is."
"I don't understand. I... I only just found out about her."
"Sebastian defends her in front of me, and when you discuss it privately between the two of you... he will be even less likely to compromise."
In truth, Isabella really didn't understand who Lynda was.
Why does the Lawrence family dislike Lynda so much and try so hard to prevent her from being with Sebastian?
Now, the members of the Lawrence family are all on her side, not because she is particularly good or suitable.
It's just what Sebastian told her before, that as long as it's not Lynda, anyone else who sits in the position of Lady Lawrence will be protected by the Lawrence family.
Isabella could only force a smile and say, "But, grandfather, even if you treat him like this, it doesn't have any effect on him."
Old Master Lawrence stared at Isabella for a while and finally nodded.
"Fine, fine, if you insist on doing this, then let it be."
"Thank you, Grandfather."
"I also know about the Watson family's matter," old Master Lawrence sighed, "you, this girl... well, forget it."
As soon as he finished speaking, Sebastian spoke up, "Brother, don't end up losing both women and the battle."
"You don't need to worry about my matters, big brother."
"As an older brother, I still have to advise you," Sebastian looked at him, "be careful that in the end... you don’t come out with nothing."
Anthony met his gaze head-on, "Do you think I am as incapable as you?"
Sebastian didn't get as angry as expected. On the contrary, a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"Yes, I am incapable. I am a cripple, and this is how it will be for the rest of my life. That's why I hope that my brother can have a happy marriage and a successful career."
"I accept your blessings big brother."
"Choose between Lynda and Isabella," Anthony said, "either firmly choose one person or don't choose anyone. Do you understand?"
Sebastian just laughed, his tone indifferent, "Are you trying to lecture me?"
"As someone who has been through it, I'm advising you."
"I won't fail to protect the woman I love, and I won't helplessly watch the woman I love... die in front of me without being able to do anything."
This statement seemed to hit a nerve with Anthony.
He murmured, "The dead are gone. If you don't respect me, at least respect her."
"She didn't die because of me," Sebastian replied, "if she hadn't died, perhaps I would still call her my sister-in-law."
Log in with Google Account
Chapters
Favorite
Settings
