Meredith and Terrence Sterling left without paying attention to Mr. Thatcher’sints behind them. Once they were gone, Mr. Thatcher snatched the money from Mrs. Thatcher’s hands, saying, “I’ll take care of it.” Mrs. Thatcher, long oppressed, did not argue.


    Justin’s case was handled quickly. Later, Mr. Thatcher found legal aid, so there were nowyer fees. He sued the perpetrator for civilpensation and actually received a sum of money-$500, 000. Derek Donnelly didn’t have much money, only a few thousand dors. After enforcement, Mr. Thatcher ended up with $80, 000. Having $80, 000 was better than nothing at all.


    Despite his dissatisfaction, Mr. Thatcher took the money and returned to his hometown after attending Justin’s funeral. At the funeral, Mrs. Thatcher cried uncontrobly, while Mr. Thatcher did not shed a single tear. Meredith found it hard to watch, but if someone isn’t sad and can’t cry, even fake tears wouldn’t mean anything-just make people feel disgusted.


    The winter in the capital grew colder. Little Lucky changed day by day, gaining weight and bing chubby and adorable. The Sterling family’s eldest granddaughter’s hundred-day banquet was a grand affair that Ste and Julian had been preparing for a long time. Meredith didn’t worry about it; she spent her days at home with her daughter, slowly emerging from her grief.


    New life brings new hope. Watching her daughter’s daily changes, Meredith couldn’t help but marvel at how fragile yet resilient life is.


    Little Lucky’s hundred-day banquet was inte January. The weather in the capital was extremely cold. Little Lucky had be fair and tender, very lovable. Every day when Terrence Sterling came home, he would first spend time with his daughter. Even if Little Lucky was asleep, Terrence would watch her for a long time, never getting tired of it.


    Little Lucky’s full name was Li Nuannuan, as Terrence Sterling had said before-she was a warm little cotton-padded jacket in the cold winter. After Little Lucky was born, thepany indeed experienced good fortune, sessfullynding several projects.


    Far away, Darcy DuMont and Catherine sent their blessings and gifts upon hearing of the baby’s birth. This surprised Meredith; such kindness from a brief acquaintance was unexpected.


    The day before the hundred-day banquet, Meredith took Little Lucky to visit her mother’s grave. “Mom, look, this is your granddaughter, our Little Lucky. Isn’t she adorable?” Meredith said regretfully as she stood before her mother’s grave holding Little Lucky. “Mom, you haven’t heard Little Lucky call you grandma yet. If only you were still here.”


    Feeling sorrowful, Meredith taught Little Lucky, “Little Lucky, this is your grandma-mommy’s mommy.” Little Lucky’s round eyes darted around adorably; at just over three months old, she couldn’t understand life and death.


    Terrence Sterling said, “Let me hold her.” He worried about Meredith getting tired.


    Meredith handed Little Lucky to Terrence Sterling and sat for a while longer before leaving the cemetery.


    On the way back, Meredith said, “I want to check on our restaurantter. Just drop us off there.” Terrence Sterling had to go to thepany for an afternoon meeting and to sign a contract with Mr. Fielding.Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org.


    “Alright, be careful with Little Lucky.”


    At the restaurant, Terrence Sterling dropped off Meredith and Little Lucky. Selene Cove was busy with personal matters and not in the capital these days.


    “If you want to go hometer, have the driver pick you up. It’s cold outside; don’t stay out too long,” Terrence Sterling reminded them repeatedly before leaving.


    After he left, Meredith carried Little Lucky into the restaurant. Reese greeted them warmly: “Meredith! Oh my, Little Lucky looks different every day-so cute and fair like a doll! Let me hold her.”


    Little Lucky clung to Meredith’s neck, unwilling to be held by anyone else.


    Meredithughed and said, “She’s a bit shy.”


    “Let’s go upstairs; it’s cold here at the entrance,” Reese said as she helped push the stroller.


    Meredith hadn’t nned toe to the restaurant today, so she didn’t bring a nanny along.


    Just as they reached the second floor, amotion came from one of the private rooms. A waiter came out and said, “Reese, Meredith, there’s a customer causing trouble. They say our fish isn’t fresh.”


    Reese said, “I’ll go check it out. Meredith, you go rest.”


    “It’s okay; I’ll take a look too.”


    Meredith carried the baby over. As they approached the door, they heard a customer inside saying, “Are your chefs trying to kill me? How can you serve carp with cucumber together? And cherry tomatoes with shrimp-that’s like poison! Are you trying to harm us? Running a restaurant without understanding basic food ipatibilities-eating these together over time can cause vomiting or even poisoning and damage our organs! You must give us an exnation.”