In the evening, Julia arrived at James' home with Natalie. James was present in the drawing room to welcome them, while Caryn was still inside her room.
Natalie had conflicted emotions in her heart as she met this man as her father—after he had declared it in front of the entire world. She didn't know how to go about it. How was she supposed to suddenly address this man as father when she still called her mother by name?
James approached them, his gaze settling on Natalie, who offered him a polite nod. Meanwhile, Julia immediately spoke up.
"You finally did something to make your mother proud of you. You married the one you always loved."
Just like always, unaffected by any of her remarks, James said, "Have a seat first."
As they walked toward the sofa, Julia said to Natalie, "You know, your father has always been madly in love with your mother, even after she left him…"
