Brandon was acutely aware of their subtle interaction. His dark eyes narrowed slightly, and he leaned against the sofa without uttering a word.
Beal whispered in Johanna’s ear,”If we do this now, we’ll only make things worse. We wouldn’t be any different from those media. Don’t mention it to Brandon.At the worst, we can arrange for more bodyguards to ensure our daughter’s safety. That way, those guys won’t be able to get close to her.”
Johanna shrugged off Beal’s hand and glared at him, retorting, “Natalie is our daughter. Even if. you’re not concernedI am deeply worried about her. Her previous disappearance has had a huge psychological impact on me. I won’t tolerate any risk to her safety again.”
Beal’s brow furrowed as he turned his gaze to Brandon. Lowering his voice,he said,”Of course I’m concerned about our daughter, but I also have faith that Brandon will keep her safe.
These are tumultuous times. If we take Natalie home abruptly, it might lead the media to believe that Brandon is truly guilty of the alleged murder and that a rift between the White Group and the Larson Group has arisen.” Despite speaking in hushed tones, Brandon managed to catch the gist of their conversation. He arched an eyebrow and asked in a composed manner, “Beal, Johanna, are you considering taking Natalie back to your house?
With a helpless look on his face, Beal replied,”No, we’re just a bit worried about her safety. As he spoke, he continued to tug at Johanna’s sleeve,clearly signaling for her to refrain from going any further.
In spite of Beal’s attempt to stop her,Johanna persisted”Brandon,I we have no ulterior motives. We’re just a bit concerned that your house isn’t entirely safe,and wish to take Natalie back to our house for the time being.”
Observing Johanna’s insistence,Beal placed a hand on his forehead and let out a deep sigh. With a look ofconcession on his face, he chimed in,saying,”Now, Jeremy is like a viper lurking in the dark. We can’t tell when he’ll suddenly reappear and strike. We’re really worried that Natalie might still be in danger.” Johanna nodded in agreement and added,”Besides, she’s still grappling with amnesia. We’re keen to avoid any further distressing stimuli for her.”
Casting a glance at Brandon’s somber expression,Beal said with a bitter smile,”We understand that now isn’t the best time for such a discussion. It’s just that Natalie is our only daughter.We…
He let out soft sigh and left his sentence unfinished.
As parents, their utmost priority was their daughter’s safety, especially given Natalie’s prior disappearance for a few months. They didn’t know how much hardship she had suffered, but they wanted to shield her from any further harm. In order to prevent Brandon from being overly concerned, Johanna let out a sigh and reassured him, saying, Don’t worry. We just want to take Natalie home for a while so she can recover. Once you’ve resolved the situation here, we’ll bring her back.”
Beal immediately concurred, Indeed. If you ever want to see her,you’re always welcome at our house.”
Brandon’s expression grew somber. He pursed his lips and remained silent.
In truth, he understood Johanna’s and Beal’s concerns and their deep affection for Natalie. Nonetheless, he felt a lingering sense of depression.
The thought of being separated from Natalie weighed heavily on him,creating a feeling of suffocation within him.
At the moment,however, Jeremy was operating undercover,whileBrandonhimselfwas exposed, with public opinion squarely against him.
Since he wasn’t completely confident in his ability to locate Jeremy, it might indeed not have been the best choice for Natalie to stay with him.
Johanna and Beal exchanged glances,both with a helpless look in their eyes.
In truth, they held Brandon in very high regard, but Natalie’s safety took precedence above all else. As a result, they were genuinely averse to taking any risks.
Despite the potential for their words to cause some friction between the White family and the Larson family, they felt the need to say them.
Their fervent hope was that Brandon wouldn’t hold Natalie responsible,and that if he wanted to lay blame on anyone, he would direct it to them. After a moment of silence, Brandon finally yielded with a reluctant nod. “I understand. You’re right. It’s not the best course of action for Natalie stay with me at this time.”
Upon seeing that Brandon had agreed, Johanna and Beal felt a collective sense of relief wash over them. Prior to that, they had been worried about how they were going to take Natalie back home if Brandon didn’t agree. Brandon pursed his lips and said, “Please take good care of her during her time with you. As for her amnesia, I’ve hired a professional team to address it. Tomorrow, I’ll personally accompany her to go have an examination.””We’re family. You’re welcome to visit the White residence whenever you wish,” Johanna quickly replied. “We’ll bring Natalie back when the time is right. She’s the apple of our eye,and we’ll ensure that she’s well taken care of. Rest assured.”
“It seems like you’ve had a good discussion, but shouldn’t you have asked for my opinion first?” The abrupt voice from the stairwell caught them off guard. Their gazes turned in the direction of the voice, revealing Natalie, dressed in a housecoat, standing in the living room stairway. With her lips tightly pressed together, she glanced at them with a displeased look on her face.
When Brandon saw Natalie’s unhappy expression, a doting smile spread across his face.He stood up,approachedherandrubbedher head playfully. “How long have you been downstairs? Did you overhear our conversation?”
Natalie slapped his hand away and stared daggers at him. “How dare you even ask me that?”
Brandon had not expected she would be angry when she heard the plan to send her back to the White family’s homel His eyebrows shot up in surprise,and his gaze landed on the tablet in her hand.
It was the same tablet she used to indulge in movies and gossip in the shower. Brandon realized that she must have seen the news about his alleged murder on the Internet.
He could not help but sigh in helplessness as he stared at the tablet He had meant to shield her from the rumors on the Internet but had forgotten the tablet.
“You’re accused of being a murderer,and I was stared at the tablet. He had meant to shield her from the rumors on the Internet but had forgotten the tablet.
“You’re accused of being a murderer, and I was the last to know!”Natalie exclaimed, tears welling up in her eyes!If I hadn’t seen the news myself, how long would you have hidden it from me? And now you want to send me away? What do you take me for, Brandon?”
Brandon reached out to hold her hand. “I just don’t want you to worry about me. Besides, it’s not safe here. It would be best if you stay with your parents for a couple of days. When I finish my work, I promise I’ll come for you.”
His reassurance, on the contrary, only fanned the flames of Natalie’s anger. “You always want to send me away when something happens. You didn’t even ask me if I wanted to go!” she bellowed. Natalie-
“Enough!” Natalie, with no expression on her face, shook off his hand and marched over to her parents.
Johanna and Beal exchanged nervous glances. This was the first time they had seen their daughter so furious.
Natalie took a deep breath and urged,”Dad,Mom you should go back before more reporters arrive at the community. You might not be able to get out then.”
Johanna couldn’t help but feel concerned about leaving Natalie at Brandon’s house.Atthe thought of this, she held her daughter’s hand and worriedly said, “Natalie, it’s not that I don’t want you with Brandon. I’m just worried about your safety. You’ve just come back. What if you get into danger again? Natalie sighed and patted the back of her mother’s hand reassuringly. “Mom, I’m an adult now. I can’t always hide under your protection. I have to eventually face things on my own.” As she spoke, she stole a glance at Brandon. Seeing that he was far from her, she moved closer to Johanna and whispered, “Don’t worry, Mom.I believe Brandon will take good care of me. Besides, I’m the closest person to him. I don’t want to be separated from him,especially at this crucial moment.”
Johanna was both distressed and relieved when she saw Natalie trusted Brandon with her life in just a few days.
On the one hand, she was distressed because they were unable to give Natalie enough parental love when she needed them the most.On the other hand, she was glad that Natalie had found herself a good husband who prioritized her and showered her with love.
Beal patted Johanna on the shoulder and smiled.”Our daughter has made her feelings clear. Let’s just let her deal with this matter herself.”
Natalie shook her mother’s hand and pleaded,”Mom, please promise me. I don’t want to go back.”
However, Johanna remained uneasy. “What if Jeremy tries to hurt you again?”
Brandon walked up to her and assured her,”Don’t worry, Johanna. That won’t happen. I’ll take good care of Natalie.”
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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