Chapter 542
Chapter 542:
Natalie, angered by his calm demeanor, snapped, “You’ve seen them—and you’re just doing nothing? Doesn’t it bother you what people are saying about Helena? They’re calling her unfaithful, saying she’s keeping a pretty boy on the side. That you two are headed for divorce. I’ve had people coming to me nonstop—especially p>
“Savannah.” Savannah, who had already considered Helena as her own daughter, had been particularly rattled by the gossip.
Natalie remembered that and sternly said to Alden, “In short, you need to clear things up with everyone. You owe Helena. So tell me, how do you plan to resolve this p>
Helena had survived countless storms, so idle gossip barely fazed her now. Being the Harrison family’s heiress meant people online kept their criticism in check, never daring to push too far. Compared to the vicious attacks she’d faced before, today’s rumors were almost laughably mild.
That meant Helena paid even less attention to them.
Alden had always wanted to defend her reputation, but Helena preferred to let the speculation mislead Zayden, so she shot down the idea right away.
Now, with her mother’s stern warning hanging in the air, Helena tried to shield her husband.
“Why get so worked up, Mom? Let them talk. It’s not hurting me in the slightest p>
Helena cozied up to Natalie, tugging playfully at her mother’s sleeve while trying to act cute.
“But…” Natalie hesitated, still wanting to protect her daughter, but before she could say more, Helena added, “There are just as many people praising me as there are people criticizing me. Honestly, some folks are even a little jealous p>
“You call that praise? They’re saying you’re keeping a boy toy, and you think that’s a compliment p>
Trying not to laugh, Helena pulled out her phone and showed Natalie a few online comments.
One post read, “Helena is the Harrison family’s heiress, and she’s also a powerhouse at work. Why couldn’t a gorgeous, successful woman have a few admirers p>
Someone else added, “Exactly! If anything, Alden should feel lucky he’s the main guy in her life p>
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One commenter even took the opportunity to advertise herself. “Helena, over here! Who says gender should stand in the way? I’m a girl, and I’d gladly sign up to be one of your companions, too!” The sheer variety of responses just kept coming.
Reading through them, Natalie was at a loss for words. She couldn’t help but marvel at how open-minded and bold people had become.
Noticing the disbelief on her mother’s face, Helena let out a light laugh. “See what I mean, Mom? There’s really no need to worry about any of that p>
After snapping out of her daze over the online comments, Natalie looked down at her daughter, who still clung gently to her arm. Since reuniting, they hadn’t shared this kind of easy affection.
Now, after making it through so many hardships together, that bond felt stronger.