Chapter 36 How is Mrs. Strudwick Senior

With just one sentence from Cressida, Luther's accusations got caught in his throat. Natasha's face was deathly pale. She sobbed and shook her head as she desperately tried to explain, "I didn't mean it, Lud. I really didn't. I just… I just didn't want your grandma to be kept in the dark forever. Also, I couldn't stand seeing Cressie continue to deceive her…" She was crying so hard that her words came out incoherent. Her expression made it seem as if she had been grievously wronged. "Cressie, I'm sorry. This is all my fault. Please don't blame Lud, and please don't be angry with Mrs. Strudwick Senior anymore, okay?" Luther immediately turned around, shielding Natasha behind him. Once again, he regarded Cressida with nothing but impatience. "She didn't do it on purpose, so stop harassing her." The look he gave Natasha was full of aching concern, but when his eyes fell on Cressida, all that remained was pure disgust. Seeing that, Cressida felt an old scar on her heart tear open afr