Chapter 40

It was he who failed to protect her and stand by her during difficult times.

Seeing Joshua's regretful expression following the sight of the pendant, Natalie knew what he was feeling, but she pretended not to notice and slowly picked up the pendant.

She gathered the items into her bag and began to walk away.

Furrowing his brows, Joshua said in a deep voice, "Stop."

She did not halt her steps, clearly having made up her mind. As she was about to leave the gates of the Grayson residence, Joshua signaled to the bodyguard anxiously.

Following his orders, the bodyguards promptly stood up and intercepted Natalie.

She pretended to be annoyed, saying, "Let me go. I'm too ashamed to stay here."

Joshua strode toward her, reached out, and gently pulled her back into the house.

She had her gaze lowered.

Staring at the woman before him, Joshua sighed and said, "Natty, stop being stubborn."

She remained silent and refused to look at him.

After a moment of silence, he said softly, "You've