Chapter 521

Mrs. Castro's brow furrowed slightly upon hearing the elderly matriarch's words. Though she had spoken harshly to Aster, deep down, she had no intention of letting Gwen and Finley divorce. A separation would sever the ties between the Stone and Castro families, and if word got out, rumors would inevitably spread. The fallout would deal a heavy blow to both families. For a moment, Mrs. Castro regretted speaking so recklessly. Perhaps she should have simply put Aster in her place without pushing things too far. But now that the matriarch had made her stance clear, there was nothing more she could say. A faint unease prickled at her heart. Gwen, too, understood that divorce was not an option. She had already confided in Ariana—she knew full well that if this marriage ended, there would be no place for her in the Castro family. After a brief silence, she forced a bitter smile, tears welling in her eyes as she shook her head. "Grandmother, thank you... but I—I don’t want a divorce. My mothe