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?"

'Is

it," he grumbled,

will make your hair turn gray

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

leave this bed, I'll miss out on its

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

girls he'd seen grow up, each remarkable in her own way, and felt a swell of pride. He believed their love for reading was beneficial; it helped keep them grounded and find solutions when times were tough. After sitting down, Natalie got a text from Valerie.

as she read the message. She quickly tapped

fun, while Natalie went to the garden with a book. She was determined to live a brilliant life,

go of Easton made her happier than ever. Now her life was her own, free from making breakfast at dawn, staying up

started by loving herself. To avoid past errors, she immersed herself in the company's operations, studying intently during her lunchtime in the garden. By the afternoon, she had a good understanding

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