Natalie looked at the two brothers. It truly was a new beginning.

They were both alive and well. In her previous life, they would have been gone by

now.

Everything from here on out depended on Joanna.

If Joanna really retained memories from the past life, they were all in grave danger. But fate had already been kind to Natalie.

No matter what perils lay ahead, she was ready to face them head-on.

Whatever destiny threw at her, she knew she had the strength to endure it.

Natalie's smile was sweet and brimming with confidence. "Things might get rougher for us moving forward. You both need to stay sharp and be extremely careful whenever you head out or get into a car."

She wasn't just being paranoid. If Joanna possessed memories of the previous timeline, she would know exactly how many people she had killed.

And she had managed to do it without leaving a single trace for the police.

Joanna was incredibly manipulative. The people who committed murders for her never betrayed her. Just like Nora, who kept her mouth shut and quietly went to prison without dragging Joanna down.

Perhaps Joanna really was fate's favorite child.

Natalie had only managed to thwart her because she had the advantage of knowing the future.

But her luck wouldn't last forever. It seemed Joanna's winning streak was about to begin.

Marshall scoffed. "She wants to throw little surprises our way? Doesn't she know we can play that game too? Don't worry, Natalie. We've got your back."

Natalie offered a warm smile, seeing the steady confidence and sharp edge in his gaze. She knew Marshall had completely grown into his own. "Good."

Mrs. Spencer Sr.'s eyes crinkled with joy as she watched the harmonious scene. It was a far cry from previous years.

In the past, Maxwell's parents would always show up to cause a scene during the holidays.

It had ruined her mood entirely. This year, Maxwell was sitting right here, getting along perfectly with everyone.

It was all thanks to Natalie.

Life was only complete when you navigated through its storms.

"Natalie, dear, some things are bound to change. What's meant for you will always

be yours. A man like Sebastian was never worthy of you."

The older woman knew perfectly

well that Natalie and Sebastian were completely over She secretly hoped Natalie would end up with Marshall and become her

granddaughter-in-law.

Natalie had a beautiful heart. Once she truly loved someone, she would never waver.

Her grandson was handsome, and he was finally maturing into the capable man she always knew he could be.

Even knowing Joanna had orchestrated malicious plots, Marshall didn't rush out recklessly for revenge. He had learned the value of patience.

Natalie smiled gently. "You're right, Grandma. As long as we keep doing the right thing, good fortune will always find its way to us."

"Exactly, Natalie. We accept whatever fate hands us and strive to be our best selves. There's nothing we can't overcome."

In her youth, Mrs. Spencer Sr. had endured countless hardships and navigated endless betrayals before claiming her prestigious honors. She had bolt an empire in the business world with her own bare hands and sheer grit.

When people sat at the top, they only heard flattery. Over time, that ruined them.

Marshall was the prime example. He had been spoiled rotten since childhood. It wasn't until Natalie came along and put him through the

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Natalie's radiant smile seemed to melt the snow falling outside the window. "You're absolutely right, Grandma."

She raised her glass toward the older woman. "Grandma, let me toast you. Wishing you great health, boundless joy, and a new year completely free of worries."

Mrs. Spencer Sr. beamed brightly. "Wonderful! Here's to everything getting better and better!"

The lunch was filled with warmth and laughter.

That afternoon.

Natalie brought Luna along to visit Matthew Monroe for the holidays.