Chapter 171: Angry Like Volcano
Justin remained unfazed, his tone calm and measured. "As long as my wife accepts me, I don’t care about anyone else’s approval." His gaze didn’t waver as he added, "And certainly not from someone she clearly dislikes."
Sephina scoffed, her disdain evident. She turned to Albert with a mocking grin. "Did you hear how he talks? And you expect me to welcome him into our family."
Albert’s frown deepened. "Sephina, watch your words. This is Natalie’s husband—how can you..."
Before Albert could finish, the door opened, and Natalie stepped inside, her gaze steely. "What my husband is or isn’t isn’t any of your concern, Grandma."
Sephina’s lips curled into a cold smile. "I wouldn’t concern myself if your grandfather wasn’t so stubborn about you." She turned back to Albert. "Clara has arranged a small gathering for our anniversary—just close friends and family. Naturally, they’re invited too."
"There’s no need to celebrate," Albert said flatly. "Neither I nor they will be attending."
Sephina rose from her seat, her eyes narrowing. "What are you afraid of? That our relatives will see the kind of man your granddaughter married?"
Albert’s expression didn’t change. "That’s the last thing I’d ever worry about."
"I’m not here to argue with you." Sephina’s tone remained cold but steady. "If you insist on keeping her in the family, then she and her husband will attend. If they don’t, it’ll be clear where they stand." She turned her sharp gaze to Natalie. "Let your husband see what kind of family he’s tied to. Maybe after that, he’ll learn some manners."
She stepped toward the door but paused, adding with a sneer, "You’ll receive the invitation soon. No need to bring anything—you can’t afford anything good, and I won’t accept anything cheap."
With that, Sephina left the room to talk to the doctor, her presence lingering like a bitter aftertaste.