After Sebastian left, Natalie had Luna drive her to the Griffith family''s estate. The residence was located in Yaro''s most exclusive, high-end neighborhood. She used toe here often on weekends to spend time with the old madam. She brought some pastries she knew the old woman liked and went in alone. The estate was quiet and serene, with fresh air and a distinctive, luxurious vi.


    "Natalie, you''re here," Mrs. Griffith greeted her. Dressed in a white dress, she exuded an air of elegance. Born into a prestigious family, she remained graceful even at seventy.


    Natalie put down the gifts and gave the old woman a warm hug. “Grandma, I''ve missed you so much."


    Mrs. Griffith smiled, patting her on the back. "Silly girl. If you missed me, why didn''t youe to visit?"


    Natalie looked at her kind face. She had been beautiful in her youth, and the grace with which she had aged gave her a unique charm. “Grandma, you know about the situation between me and Mr. Griffith," Natalie said with a bitter smile.


    Mrs. Griffith took her hand and led her to a seat, patting it gently. "Natalie, Sebastian doesn''t understand love. I know you''ve been wronged. Just give him some time. He can tell right from wrong. That maniptive little thing, Joanna, is beneath him. He''ll realize it eventually."


    Natalie shook her head. “Grandma, you were young once too. When you love someone, you don''t count the costs. You see them through rose-colored sses, blind to all their faults." "Sebastian and Joanna grew up together. They share too many beautiful memories. I know you''re good to me and won''t force me." She knew Mrs. Griffith''s character well enough to have a frank conversation. The old woman squeezed her hand, her expression full of regret. "It was my wishful thinking. That boy of mine doesn''t deserve you."


    Natalie smiled. “Grandma, meeting Sebastian was like a vibrant paintbrush that added color to my pale life. In a way, I''m grateful to him." Grateful for the push that gave her a second chance.


    Mrs. Griffith understood her pain. "The Scotts are a pack of wolves who can''t tell good from bad. It''s been hard on you all these years. know you''ve made up your mind, Natalie The reason Tasked you here today was to thank you for saving Sebastian back then. Without you, he wouldn''t be alive today."


    “Grandma, everyone has their own destiny. It was his fate to survive,” Natalie said with a gentle smile.


    "But I am still so grateful. You were with him through his darkest times. He''s a grown man now, and if he doesn''t know how to cherish you, I can''t control him. I just hope that your future is filled with peace and happiness. She had lived a long life and knew how easy it was to fall and how incredibly difficult it was to seed through self-discipline.


    Years ago, her grandson had been on the verge of giving uppletely, a terrifying path for anyone to tread. Just one month of despair could have pushed him into an abyss.


    Natalie nodded with a smile.


    "Grandma, Hoved Sebastian for four


    years and couldn''t make him love


    me. It wasn''t meant to be. Loving


    him once brought me down to my knees, but now want to climb to the clouds. I don''t want to fail myself again or waste any more of my life. The days ahead, the days without Sebastian, will be happy ones."


    Hearing this, Mrs. Griffith''s face broke into a broad, genuine smile. “Natalie, you are destined for great things. Never humble yourself to dust for anyone, no matter how much you love them. I told you that before, and now you finally understand."