Natalie watched her grandmother''s loving smile. This was exactly why she loved her; the old woman was so wise.


    Even if she got a divorce, her grandmother would support her wholeheartedly, because she was so clear-sighted.


    She understood Natalie''s situation and knew what a jerk her grandson was.


    Natalie''s smile was gentle. “Grandma, you''ve told me this before, but I never really listened. Now I get it. I''m only going to be good to myself and the people I care about."


    "Haha..." The old woman was delighted, herughter hearty. "Natalie, I''m so relieved to hear you think that way."


    "You used to be too concerned with others'' feelings. You''d just swallow your grievances when you were bullied. Haven''t thest two years taught you that it''s better to have it out with them and make sure they don''t dare to bully you again?"


    Natalie knew her grandmother was right. "Grandma, I''ve taken all your lessons to heart. It''s been a long time since I let anyone walk all over me."


    "Good!" The old woman looked toward the kitchen and called out to Diana, "Diana, bring a bowl of dessert for Natalie."


    Diana replied happily from the kitchen, "Of course, ma''am. Right away."


    The old woman pulled Natalie to sit on the sofa beside her, not even ncing at Sebastian. It was her grandson''s loss. Natalie''s demeanor made it clear she had no intention of ever forgiving him.


    People only learn to regret things after they''ve lost them.


    Sebastian saw that his grandmother wouldn''t even look at him and let out a bitterugh.


    He sat silently across from them, listening to their conversation.


    “Natalie, I saw you in that designerpetition the other day. You''re brilliant at everything you do. Our Natalie is amazing!" the old woman praised with a smile.


    Natalie smiled, a little embarrassed. "Grandma, was just doodling. Oh, right, Grandma, this is a gift I


    brought for you. It''s a custom


    silk-blend thermal sethdesi


    The weather''s gotten colder recently, so it should be perfect for you."


    The old woman looked at the clothes next to her, overjoyed. “Natalie, you just had two sets sent overst month. They''re so soft and warm, incrediblyfortable to wear."


    "At my age, I can''t wear anything too heavy. These are just perfect."


    Natalie knew her grandmother would like them. “Grandma, you can rotate through these new sets. When springes, I''ll design a few elegant, ssic dresses for you. You''ll look so graceful in them."


    "Haha..." The old woman looked down at the dark green dress she was wearing, beaming. “Natalie, you''ve been designing my clothes for years, and every single piece is sofortable. The dresses you make each year are my absolute favorite."


    "I''ve worn dresses my whole life, and I still love them even in my old age. But I especially love your designs. They''re fashionable and elegant, yet they have a dignified air. All my old friends love them too. Now that you don''t have to look after Sebastian you can finally design some dresses for my friends, can''t you? They''ve been waiting forever."


    "Of course, Grandma. I''ll go meet with them after the new year.”


    "Wonderful! They''ll be so happy."


    The old woman was thrilled.


    Diana came over with a bowl of


    dessert. The old woman took it and


    handed it to Natalie. "Natalie, have


    For


    some of this to tide you over funch, we''re having all your favorites-crab, sea bass, and your favorite salmon. It''s absolutely the freshest. Grandma had it flown in."


    Natalie was overjoyed. It felt so good to be cherished.