Chapter 231: Torn

It was rare to see her mother's face turn so grim. Natalie Silvestre was curious and walked over, asking, "Mom, what's wrong?" As she spoke, she tried to peek at Alma Aseyah's phone, but Alma swiftly put it away. Alma Aseyah pocketed her phone and smiled at Natalie. "It's nothing." "You hardly come home, so just relax today." As she spoke, she patted Natalie's shoulder and then stormed out. Natalie quietly sat on the couch, watching her mother's retreating figure without a word. No sooner had Alma left than Isabel Abey walked in. She sat beside Natalie and put her phone in front of her. "Do you want to see what message your mom just received?" Natalie glanced at Isabel with a half-smile, then took the phone from her. "I wasn't that curious before, but now you've piqued my interest." Isabel looked at her empty hands. For some reason, even though things were going as she hoped, she felt uneasy. She kept sneaking glances at Natalie, watching for her reaction. Natalie frowned a