*Mm, Tl be going to Duhoria State soon, Grandma, Don''t worry about me – I''ll take good care of myself. My boss in a good prison i


    "He''s nothing like that miserly Mr. Olson. He''s considerate and takes care of his team."


    son and treats his employees well


    Natalie''s smile was faint but gemine. She never shared her struggles with race, choosing to shoulder them alone. No matter how hard things got or how much she suffered, she kept those burdens hidden, ensuring Grace only ever heard good nem.


    “I picked out a man den you, didn''t I? Since you''re staying at Holden Residence, youmat ve met him by now,” Grace said, steering theeration in a nedirection


    Hearing that Natalie''s work was going well, she didn''t waste a moment before bringing up Marru


    in him gos, go for a


    "Nattie, Mr. Holden Senior''s grandson is way capable. You should seize the opportunity you have with him. If you can win


    "While I''m still young and healthy, I''d love to help take care of your kids after you get married and have them."


    Nell silent, her expression unreadable.


    Marrus, sitting, just a short distancey could help but overheat. Despite the space between them, the confines of the car made privacy impossible.


    ame, you need to leam how to sedere Marcus," Grace continued eagerly. "When he''s not prong attention, had his hand or kis him on the lips. And if that doesn''t work, just dr him!


    “Chase him if you can. If you can''t take him it that doesn''t work, dragging him will do the trick. You have him in nome!


    "irds should be bold Fortunevors the bold!


    "Next time you whit me, hope you''l be pregnant and holding Marcus'' handi


    She really needed to have a word with Sarah and ask her to cut back on Grace''s dramatic romance shows.


    “Grandma, my boss is calling me. I need to get back to work."


    “Anight, alright, go focus on work. But don''t forget what i said—make suretown Marcus meer!


    "Twill, Grandma.Goodbye"


    Natalie walled force to hang up before ending the call. For a moment, she held the phone in her hand, stating at it, belope finally slipping it into her pocket.


    Despre herself, she couldn''t resist ncing at Stances, sitting a dently beside her.


    The min bat his eyes closed, his breathing steady and even. Clearly, he was asleep


    In slumber, Marcus" kung, thickshes tested lightly against his skin. His slightly hooded eyes softened the sharpness of his p -definedlips.


    F-


    paze His high, elegant nose led down to sensual, well


    Every feature seemed drawn with meticulous perchion, and has scalpted f?rresided an effortless nobility enum in repose. Despite his rxed posture, his refined, aristocratic mira


    He was the marble statue figure walking through the mortal world a gentleman without equal


    Whenever looked at him, she couldn''t help but feel as though he''d stepped straight out of a painting


    Grace, who adored beauty in all its forms, had been captivated the moment she saw Marcus'' photo. It was enough to push her into suggesting Natalie pursue him. If Grace ever met Marcus in person, she might genuinely resort to locking the heal them in a room together


    Asleep, Marcus'' usually sharp demeaner softened, his entire being taking on an air of gentleness.


    Natalie verted her gaze, her thoughts driting to the other car, where Emmasat Emma-Marcus''


    Grace was well aware at Marcas'' engagement but still urged Natalie to go aher him.


    Grace, who had always taught Natalie to be kind, principled, and resilient, was now asking her to abandon her integrity for the sake of a handsome, powertal man


    Abitter ache rose in Natalie''s heart. She understood Grace''s good intentions and couldn''t me her. But toply with such a request was out of the question.


    In this life, she would rather die than besume someone''s mistress.


    Besides, her happiness didn''t hinge on aman. She had far more pressing matters—emringe''s well-being, finding the herbs to creber, and giving a peaceful, krytull old age. That was what mattered now.


    As for her biological parents, they weren''t a priority. Her attachment to them had long since faded


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    Natalie shook off her thoughts and pulled out her phone, typing a quick message to Sarah


    Natalie, “Sarah, how is my grandmother doing?"


    The reply didn''te via text. Instead, Sarah called Natalie immediately answered.


    "Hello, Sarah."


    “Natalie, something has happened! Sarah''s voice was shaky. “Mrs. Langley Senior has been taken by a woman iming to be your biological mother."


    "She brought a group of people,” sarah stammered. “Neither the nursing home''s security nor the bodyguards you hired could stop them. They''ve taken Mrs. Langley Senior away.


    Sarah''s voice cracked. “Natalie, what do we do? The woman said her name was Charlotte, and she was from the Walker family of Dithoria State. She left a message: “if you want to see Mrs. Langley Senior again, you have to go to her.""


    Natalie''s expression hardened.


    “Was Mrs. Langley Senior hurt during the ordeal?”


    *No,"


    “Sarah replied quickly. “Mrs. Langley Senior wasn''t harmed."


    But the woman_She was so forceful. I saw her in the director''s office when she arrived. At first, she was calm and polite. I was about to call you, as instructed, when Mrs. Langley senior appeared. The moment she saw her, everything changed.”


    “she ordered her people to subdue everyone and left with her immediately?


    "Natalie, I''m so sorry,” Sarah sobbed "We failed you. We couldn''t protect her!"


    Natalie ended the call without a word, he nd racing She swiftly pulled out her tablet to research the Walker family.


    Before she could begin, Marcus" calm voice interrupted her thoughts.


    “Charlotte is Emma''s mother,” he said, his eyes now open and steady. “Tean take you to the Walker Tamily “