Chapter 27

Seen under the sunlight, the damage was even more obvious. However, being able to preserve it at all was the one silver lining in this situation. Natalie paid, thanked the craftsman, and returned to the Bennett residence. Sure enough, Stephen, who normally did nothing but lie on the couch, basking in the sun, was nowhere to be seen. Natalie let out a sigh, turned around, and headed for the Bennett Manor. When the butler saw her, he froze for a moment. "Y-You've come, Ms. Natalie." Only during major holidays would Natalie come by. On ordinary days, she never set foot here. Her relationship with her second uncle, Tyler, and his family was the textbook definition of two-faced. They were always smiling on the surface while harboring resentment underneath. As long as Beverly was still alive, the Benneett family maintained an unspoken agreement to keep up appearances—acting out scenes of familial harmony so that Beverly wouldn't be upset. Tyler had seized the assets, company, and pro