Chapter 480
Natalie gazed at the sky, overwhelmed by that inexplicable sensation of déjà vu. She rubbed her throbbing temples and quickly dismissed the thought, preferring not to linger on it.
Why had she acted so harshly towards Susan? Had it been solely because of Susan's actions toward her, she might not have been so harsh and calculating. However, she was resolved to make Susan experience the total helplessness that Susan had forced upon her by plotting against her.
"Sir, the arrangements with the hospital are complete. Should we eat something first, or should we go directly there?" Jamie asked.
Oliver looked at Natalie, who seemed deeply engrossed in her surroundings. Yet, at the sound of Jamie's question, her eyes moved, a clear indication she was listening even though she appeared not to. Over time, he had grown familiar with this aloof version of her. He had grown numb to the pain.
"Go to the hospital," Oliver instructed.
…
After Oliver and Natalie departed, turmoil persisted in the Hastings Estate.
Susan continued to assert her innocence, her cries becoming increasingly desperate and ragged.
"Dad, please believe Susan! You watched her grow up! She's afraid of even the smallest insect; how could she possibly harm anyone?" Helen finally spoke up, attempting to reassure her daughter while addressing her father-in-law.
Mr. Hastings said furiously, "Helen, despite your decades-long image of kindness of grace, you have something to do with Natalie's leg, right?"
Helen fell silent. She thought to herself, 'How can he be so certain when there's no proof! How annoying!'
Susan was eager to clarify that Natalie was the true instigator of the debacle and that she herself was innocent.
But with Oliver and Natalie away, who was there to listen? Mr. Hastings wouldn't listen to her, as his judgments were too strongly swayed by Natalie and Oliver's opinions. In their absence, Susan's explanations seemed futile.
"Susan, you should spend the next few days in your room and reflect on how you'll apologize to Natalie and Oliver, " Mr. Hastings said with a sigh after issuing what felt like a decree of solitary confinement for Susan. Then, leaning on his cane, he left with Samuel.
As for Helen, Mr. Hastings felt he did not have the right to decide since he was only her father-in-law. That responsibility lay with her husband upon his return.
…
Mr. Hastings maintained a grave expression throughout. He patted Samuel's hand comfortingly and said, "Samuel, my boy, it's been hard on you."
Given the character of his mother and sister, how could Samuel's life be easy?
Samuel managed a forced, tight-lipped smile and remained silent.
During his childhood, when he strived to meet his mother's expectations, few acknowledged his struggles.
When his mother caused trouble for Emily, his sister deceived Emily, and even when he and Emily broke up, no one considered his suffering. Now, it did not count for much.
"Grandpa, there's something... different about the way you treated Natalie," Samuel broached as he followed Mr. Hastings into his room, not mincing words.
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