Chapter 34

Natalie let out a small laugh, her smile wry. "Grandpa, we're still in the early stages. It's too soon to be talking about liking someone."

Her grandfather wasn't deterred. "If it works out, fantastic. If not, no harm done. You're looking for some excitement, and I've got just the thing. Interested in meeting a few guys?"

He ticked them off on his fingers, his eyes sparkling. "The sophisticated one, the muscle man, the charming older gentleman, and the young heartthrob. I promise, they're all quite handsome. You're bound to find one that interests you." He thumped his chest confidently. "So, what do you say? Shall we go take a look? I'll show you around."

Natalie was at a loss for words.

Valerie struggled to suppress her laughter, observing that Lambert's enthusiasm surpassed that of the younger folks.

Natalie experienced a whirlwind of feelings, unsure if her grandfather was truly serious, yet touched by his affection and concern for her well-being.

eyes pooled with tears. "Grandpa, let's skip it for tonight. We can always go tomorrow," she

chill raced down her spine. Glancing up, she found Easton's gaze fixed on her from the other side of the room, causing her heart to flutter. 'What's he doing here?" she

her conversation with her grandfather, but she didn't mind, figuring it was for the best since their relationship had ended. She felt a thrill, thinking her grandfather had done her a big favor.

my girl. You've got a great taste. Maurice is quite the looker. He could charm his way out of any situation. And you, sweetheart, are more than enough to make him head over heels without any fuss." Natalie was surprised by her grandfather's dramatic

you, to keep the rest at bay," he teased, before becoming more serious. "But the guy my granddaughter is into is too loyal to even glance

who'd been listening in, looked

a helpless laugh.

Natalie, his face stern and

say, I walked out of your house with just my clothes on.

her implication that he was being petty. "We're still legally

papers first, and I followed. The waiting period is up. You can have

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