Chapter 39

Natalie's laughter was a little awkward as she nudged her grandpa's arm, a playful grin on her face. "Grandpa, you do love me the most, don't you?" she teased.

With money in her pocket, she didn't need a man. She was wealthy, but she kept that fact on the down-low. From now on, she planned to live her life as a carefree rich woman.

"You little smooth talker." Lambert just grunted, looking over his shoulder for Valerie.

"Why's Valerie still in bed? She doesn't even have a boyfriend," he grumbled, shaking his head. Natalie and Valerie weren't rushing to settle down, but Lambert was getting anxious about their future choices.

"Grandpa, why is that?" Natalie asked, genuinely puzzled. "Do women with boyfriends sleep in?"

thought, 'Is she being

alright, you younger generations work too hard. Get your rest if you need it," he grumbled, walking to breakfast with a weighted step. He knew he couldn't

the clutches of sleep from staying up late reading. Valerie's voice was groggy and irritable when she picked up. "Hello? Who is this? You know, disturbing someone's beauty rest will make your hair turn gray prematurely." Natalie winced at Valerie's jest. "Valerie, rise and shine. Breakfast is getting cold,"

inviting, and the bed is heavenly. I can't seem to get

bed, I'll miss out on its amazing comfort. I feel bad

whole story. Lambert, noticing her expression, deduced that Valerie

believed their love for reading was beneficial; it helped keep them grounded and find solutions when times were tough. After sitting down, Natalie

message. She quickly tapped out a response.

for fun, while Natalie went to the garden with a book. She was determined to live a brilliant life, for herself. Once she made up her

than ever. Now her life was her own, free from making breakfast at dawn,

garden. By the afternoon, she had a good understanding of her domain. Afterward, Luna arrived to

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