Chapter 357: This Belongs To Your Husband
"There might come a day when Sephina will face betrayal from those she trusts. She’s too arrogant to see things clearly now... But when that day comes, when she’s left with nothing but regret, all I ask you is that- don’t let her die miserably... She will have no one left. She’ll be lonely, having lost everything..."
Natalie’s heart ached at his words. She understood perfectly what Albert meant — and she knew that day would inevitably come.
"I’m not asking you to protect her or help her when trouble comes. Let her face the consequences of her actions. I just want... Don’t let her die pitiful and alone..."
"I understand, Grandpa," Natalie assured him softly, holding his hand tighter. "I will do what you ask."
Albert smiled faintly as he added, "She wasn’t always like this... My mistakes, my choices, and so many things turned her into who she is now. She wasn’t a bad woman..."
"I know, Grandpa. You can rest assured," Natalie whispered, her voice thick with emotion.
Albert hummed again, his breathing shallow. "Now, the only regret I have is not being able to see your children... I wish I could live long enough to see them... but I know I have no time left..."
Natalie’s eyes filled with tears, her vision blurring. She couldn’t say anything — she couldn’t give him false hope, knowing the truth of his condition.
"Promise me... when you have children... bring them to visit my grave once in a while," Albert said, his voice fading. "That way... I’ll still get to see them..."
Struggling to hold herself together, Natalie nodded, controlling her sobs.
"Now that I’ve seen you... I can rest," Albert whispered, his eyes closing on their own as exhaustion overtook him.