Chapter 317

Natalie muttered unhappily, "You can't invite Natasha over to eat with you."

"I'm talking to Joshua, not you." Philip pounded on the table, silencing Natalie as she retreated behind Joshua.

Frowning, Joshua pulled Natalie into his arms. His presence was an instant comfort to her.

He then looked at Philip and said, "Don't make this difficult for Natalie."

His words were clearly in support of her. Natalie's eyes welled up as she looked at him and mumbled, "Josh."

Philip snorted. "I'm asking you a question! Are you willing to let Tasha come over and have a meal with you?"

Joshua kept his mouth shut.

Philip tapped his cane harder on the ground. Through clenched teeth, he demanded, "Answer me. Will you, or will you not?"

Natalie clenched her fists and held her breath in anticipation of his answer.

Lorelei grew impatient. "Josh, Tasha has done us such a great favor. Are you unwilling to even share a meal with her?

"If someone else had solved this problem, you'd still invite them fo