Chapter 856: I Want a Divorce From Your Father

The room fell into an uneasy silence. The younger members of the Brookes family exchanged glances but said nothing. With the two elders present, it wasn’t their place to speak. After what felt like an eternity, Leo sighed heavily and bowed slightly toward Ian. "No matter what, it’s my son who made the mistake," Leo began, his tone heavy but calm. "Wrong is wrong, and there’s no excuse for it. We apologize." He straightened up and continued, "But Ruud’s feelings for Natalie aren’t exactly a secret. The two of them share a bond, something deeper than we can fully understand. How can we, as their elders, force them apart? Have you even asked Natalie what she wants? Does she really not want to marry Ruud?" Ian hesitated, his expression unreadable. He didn’t respond immediately. He knew Natalie’s tendencies all too well—her stubborn heart, her unshakable resolve. She had once sworn to find Tina’s father, going so far as to demand his presence at Tina and Jared’s wedding. If Natalie were