Chapter 314

Claire closed her eyes, hiding the surge of emotion threatening to spill over. She reached out and wrapped her arms gently around her grandmother's waist.

"I just want you to be happy every day, Grandma. You've been so good to me." Even if I'm not here in the future, I don't want you to be sad.

Life goes on, with or without anyone.

Besides, someone as wonderful as Mr. Foster is bound to meet someone even better for him someday.

As for me, I was always meant to be just a brief visitor in his life.

Claire nuzzled into her grandmother's embrace, breathing in the comforting warmth that made her feel utterly safe.

Sensing Claire's closeness, her grandmother's heart melted.

She gently patted Claire's back. "I want you to be happy every day too, sweetheart."

"Mm." Claire's voice was muffled, heavy with sleep.

"You must be tired after being out all day, aren't you?" her grandmother asked softly.

"A little."

"Then just nap here for a while." Her grandmother made no move to let her go, holding Claire close.

So Claire half-lay against her grandmother, her body weak and exhausted from just a few extra steps.

gentle lull, Claire soon drifted

sound asleep, her grandmother carefully laid her down, tucking a pillow

a light blanket, and after the old lady stood up, May quietly spread it over

the sofa, watching her peaceful

Foster, what should we make for dinner? The young master will

Claire on the sofa and replied quietly, "Cooking might wake Claire. Let's just order takeout

Grace: "..."

Has the young master ever even

about Miss Claire?" Grace

is good for her stomach. Why don't you make some nourishing soup?

were surprised by just how much the old lady doted

it a little unfair, but honestly, neither minded. When Sean

front of Claire was a bowl of warm, silky soup, freshly made

had even asked May to steam a custard for

on the other hand, was greeted by four dishes that looked like pure

his rice looked

widening. "Grace, did

Grace shook her head.

"So... May?"

shook her

"Don't tell me Grandma cooked

"No, Grandma ordered you

Sean: "..."

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