Wait, She’s a Billionaire (Sheena Lawson) novel Chapter 1855

Since the day Mavis took the pill in front of Nathaniel, she had been intentionally avoiding him.

Even though Nathaniel noticed it, he took no action.

Mildred had long sensed something was wrong between them.

For the past two weeks, one would leave early and return late, while the other did the opposite, seemingly coordinating their schedules to avoid each other.

Despite being married, they acted like strangers.

Mildred wanted to talk to them separately, but one claimed to be too busy with work, and the other would disappear into the study as soon as he got home, leaving her no chance to intervene.

One evening, Mavis came home to pick up some contracts for her latest project and ran into Nathaniel, who had just returned from work.

Their sudden encounter was awkward.

Mavis stepped aside to let Nathaniel pass on the stairs.

Just as Nathaniel was about to retreat to the study, Mildred called out from downstairs, "You're both home! Perfect timing, let's sit down and have dinner together."

Mavis tried to object, "Grandma, I have…"

"No excuses!" Mildred cut her off, then added, "It's been too long since either of you had dinner at home. You're always saying you're busy, busy, busy. There will always be work at the company, so stop with the same excuses."

Mavis, seeing no way out, reluctantly nodded.

Nathaniel said nothing and joined them at the dinner table.

The meal was eaten in a tense silence.

Mildred kept putting food on Mavis's plate, saying, "Mae, you're too skinny. Eat more. I asked the kitchen to make your favorite pot roast. Try it."

Mavis tasted a piece of the pot roast before nodding in delight.

"It's delicious. Thank you, Grandma. You're very thoughtful."

Nathaniel instinctively glanced at Mavis but responded, "What makes you think it's a shady woman?"

Unable to hold back, he turned to Mavis and whispered, "Did you tell Grandma something you shouldn't have?"

Mavis opened her mouth to explain but stopped herself.

Even if she said it was not her fault, would Nathaniel believe her?

To avoid making things worse, she stayed silent.

Seeing Mavis being blamed, Mildred grew even angrier.

"Can't you treat Mae better? She's your wife! Why did you marry her if you would treat her like this? Since you brought her into the family, you should treat her well! I've seen irresponsible people, but you take the cake. I can't believe you're my grandson!"

Mildred was so angry that she almost forgot to breathe, and she slumped back in her chair.