N’s eyes instantly welled up with tears as she pulled Mason tightly into her embrace. Her voice trembled as she said, “Buddy, I’m happy as long as I have you.”


    Mason reached out his little hand and gently patted N’s back, speaking in a mature <i>tone</i>. “Mommy, I’ll be good. We’ll be fine in our new ce.” N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content.


    Releasing Mason, N wiped away her tears and smiled. “Okay, let’s go to the new ce together and start a new life.”


    Mason nodded vigorously, his expression filled with determination.


    They didn’t have much to pack, finishing in just a morning.


    During lunch, N shared their ns to leave with Lydia.


    Lydia froze, nearly spilling the soup she held. She quickly set it down, her face filled with disbelief.


    “Ms. Kinsey, why are you leaving so suddenly? Did Mr. Sumner not let you stay anymore?” she asked.


    Looking into Lydia’s concerned eyes, N felt a warm wave wash over her. Lydia had been so kind since her first day here. Now, as she prepared to leave, she felt reluctant to say goodbye.


    “Lydia, it’s not like that. Buddy and I are moving out, and Mr. Sumner agreed to it,” N exined.


    Lydia was taken aback. “How could that be…”


    “It’s true. He told me before he left for a business trip yesterday. I’m really grateful for your kindness, and I’ll definitelye back <i>to </i>visit whenever I can,” N promised.


    Lydia’s eyes reddened at these words. N’s promise to visit likely meant she wouldn’t return after leaving. She could tell N wanted no further contact with Damon.


    Wiping her eyes, Lydia said, “There’s another dish in the kitchen. I’ll go get it.”


    N felt a pang of sorrow at Lydia’s sadness, but she knew she couldn’t stay here forever. Leaving was only a matter of time.


    After lunch, N and Mason left on their own, declining the offer to have the driver take them.


    Lydia watched the car fade into the distance, her eyes misting with reluctance.


    Beside her, Maddie scoffed. “Finally gone! Looks like she didn’t seed in seducing Mr. Sumner. Makes sense–he’d never fall for a scheming woman like her.”


    “Maddie, shut up! Whether Mr. Sumner likes Ms. Kinsey or not, he’ll never look at you. Keep your useless thoughts to yourself!” Lydia chided.


    Maddie pouted and turned away, falling silent.


    Lydia ignored her and returned to the vi to tidy up N’s room.


    As soon as she stepped inside, she spotted a property deed, a set of keys, and a bank card lying on the


    bed. She froze, uncertain what to do with these items, and quickly contacted Damon.


    Once N settled into her hotel room, she received a call from Damon.


    “Why didn’t you take the vi? And what’s with the bank card you left behind?” he asked.


    N lowered her gaze. “Mr. Sumner, I’ve thought it through. I don’t need yourpensation–I can buy the vi myself. As for the bank card, there should be enough money in it to cover the losses incurred by Prospectus Technology during this time.” 1


    After a moment of silence, Damon’s cold voice came through. “What do you mean by that? Are you nning topletely cut ties with me?”


    “We don’t really have a rtionship, do we? But don’t worry, you’ll always be Buddy’s father. If you want to see him, just call me anytime. I won’t stop you,” N reassured.


    As soon as her words fell, she heard the busy tone on the line. It seemed Damon was angry.


    N calmly tucked her phone away and opened herputer to browse for houses. Since they couldn’t leave Saintornia for the time being, she needed to consider buying a ce.