Chapter 2262

Nathaniel tried to deflect, standing straight and unyielding. When Mildred heard about his injury and hospitalization, the anger in her eyes turned to concern. However, remembering the mess he made, her face quickly hardened. "Playing dumb with me? Very well, kneel in the altar room. Come find me when you've figured out what you've done wrong." Mildred let out a cold snort, thumped her cane in frustration, and turned to leave, leaving Nathaniel and a panicked Troy standing there. "Sir, it's been years since you've had to kneel there since becoming the head of the family. You must have really crossed a line with Madam Nicholls this time. You should give in early to avoid making things worse," Troy urged, worried. Mildred was stubborn and would not back down on matters of principle. If Nathaniel did not yield, this situation could get ugly. Troy was freaking out, wondering who could save Nathaniel. … After about half an hour, Mildred leisurely made her way to the altar