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?"

reddened as he thought, 'Is she being innocent or just feigning

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 interfere in their

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

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

longer. If I leave this bed, I'll miss out on

that Valerie had

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. [Natalie, you're gonna have a lucky night, go for

as she read the message. She quickly

She was determined to live a

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

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

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