Chapter 134

That night, Nathan sat in his study, his face expressionless but his eyes sharp. In front of him stood Chintya, her hair disheveled, her face pale, and her body trembling.

“I don’t want to!” Chintya snapped, her voice shrill.

Nathan remained silent. His hands were clasped together on the table. A few seconds later, the door opened. Sonia entered, followed by Grandmother Clara, who walked slowly with a cane.

“Why are you still here, dear?” Clara asked in a soft but clear voice.

Nathan stood up. “I’ve decided, Grandma. Chintya will be sent abroad. I’ve arranged everything—accommodation, care, even supervision.”

“I said I don’t want to!” Chintya shouted again. The woman’s eyes widened, then she burst into laughter. “Do you think you can just get rid of me like that? Hah? I’m Nathan’s fiancée! I should be staying here, not Elena!”

Clara turned to Sonia. “Look at that. This child has lost her mind.”

Sonia sighed deeply. “I used to feel sorry for