After taking a day off, Ivy and Frank said their goodbyes to Mrs. Hartwell. Mrs. Hartwell was reluctant to see them leave.

"Girl, once you're gone, I'll be alone again," she sighed.

"Grandma, I promised I'd come back to see you as long as you don't mind me visiting," Ivy replied sincerely. She genuinely loved the quiet little village.

After spending so much time in the bustling city, coming to such a peaceful place felt like a dream. Wandering the mountain paths and breathing in the fresh air, Ivy found it incredibly soothing.

"Alright then, girl, you better come back. Keep my phone number. If I miss you, I'll call," Mrs. Hartwell said.

"Of course, Grandma. Take care of yourself," Ivy said, holding her hand tightly.

Oswaldo's wife had passed away early, and Genevieve had never introduced Ivy to her grandmother. Ivy hadn't had much contact with elderly relatives before, but Mrs. Hartwell left a deep impression on her. She resolved to spend more time with her own family elders in the future.

"Okay, go on now, girl. Don't keep him waiting too long."

"Goodbye, Grandma. Oh, make sure to check under your pillow when you go back," Ivy said, turning to leave. "I'll miss you, Grandma."

"Take care of yourself," Mrs. Hartwell said, her eyes glistening with tears as she watched Ivy walk away.

After Ivy left, Mrs. Hartwell returned to her room and found a stack of money under her pillow. It was ten thousand dollars-money Frank had given Ivy before they left.

The people in the mountains were simple and honest. Ivy had grown tremendously during her time there. She knew that if she handed the money to Mrs. Hartwell directly, she would never accept it, so she left it under the pillow instead.

Looking at the money, Mrs. Hartwell almost burst into tears. "What a silly child."

felt more solid and secure. They treated the journey like

wealthy as Justin, had saved quite a

he had never married. Having spent years at sea, earning money

life as a sailor meant he had little

He didn't want her staying in the

him back. "This place costs over

how damp our room on the ship was? Now

so expensive. We don't need to waste money like this," Ivy said, feeling conflicted. In the past, she wouldn't even glance at a hotel that wasn't five-star, but

hand and leading her inside. Since Ivy didn't have an ID on her, she waited in

on the ship and coming straight from the mountains, Ivy still

you like it?" Frank

bound to be nice. The modern decor felt

I like it," she

so much, you must be tired. We've already let your mom know we're safe, so we can

the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience-all for free. The next chapter

which bounced her right back up with its

"So comfortable!"

sure you have a good life from now on," Frank said,

Frank," Ivy said, her face lighting

You're my wife," Frank said, pulling her into an embrace and kissing her cheek. "This hotel is in the heart of the city. Tonight, I'll take you shopping. You can't keep wearing these old

head in embarrassment. She remembered how, in the past, she would get

become so careless that she

back in style. I don't want your mom thinking

committed to someone, he gave them his

completely, accepting Frank as her

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