Natalie's expression became a little sad. Sometimes, in certain situations, there were no winners.
Sensing Natalie's low spirits, Liana offered her a piece of strawberry cake, signing with her hands.
[Natalie, have something sweet. It will make you feel better.]
Natalie looked at the sweet girl and said, "Thank you."
Lucas said, "Natalie, I shouldn't have picked this place. I'm sorry you ran into people who made you unhappy."
How could this be their fault?
The people who cared about her could detect even the slightest shift in her mood.
How could she let her own sadness bring them down?
Natalie shook off the gloom and said gently, "Lucas, Liana, today is for celebrating the two of you getting into the junior division. We should be very, very happy and not let anyone ruin it."
Seeing Natalie brighten up, Lucas and Liana were instantly re-energized.
Lucas raised his juice glass high. "Let's have a toast! Thank you, Natalie, for all your guidance."
"That's right, let's celebrate!"
Natalie quickly adjusted her mood and raised her own glass.
The glasses of one adult and two children clinked together. Everyone then looked expectantly at Terence. Wasn't he going to join?
Terence looked at Natalie. Him too?
Urged by Natalie's gaze, Terence also lifted his glass.
The four glasses met, creating a crisp, clear sound, followed by the children's bell-like laughter.
This was a moment to remember.
Even if the past events were like needles piercing her heart, causing her pain, she had to forget the unhappiness in this moment.
The two children stood before her and mirrored the gesture.
Watching their grandmotherly bond, Natalie felt a sense of warmth.
Mrs. Lockwood put an arm around each of her grandchildren and looked at Natalie. "Natalie, this is all thanks to you. If it weren't for you, my grandson definitely wouldn't have gotten in."
"As they say, the master opens the door, but the student must enter on their own. Lucas got in because he himself is smart."
Mrs. Lockwood laughed at that.
"Aren't you humble? Lucas, did you hear that? Natalie is praising you."
Lucas smiled shyly, his heart filled with joy.
Then, Mrs. Lockwood said to Natalie, "To thank you... come on, I have a gift for you."
"A gift? There's no need. This is my job."

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Time for Marie to get her end, this has gone on way too long, time to move on. It’s getting boring....
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