Chapter 25 I never thought Ingrid would behave like that behind closed doors . Along with my anger , I felt deeply disappointed . After kissing my grandchildren on the forehead , I tried to comfort them . " Sorry , it's Grandpa's fault that you've suffered . But don't worry , Grandma will come back . If you go and make up with her , she'll definitely return . " Their eyes lit up at my words . " Really ? When will Grandpa take us to see Grandma ? " I paused for a moment , thinking it over . " We'll go find Grandma tomorrow . When we see her , we need to be careful . We can't upset her . We have to apologize properly , okay ? " The kids , who were already missing her deeply , nodded eagerly and agreed without hesitation , promising never to show disrespect , especially if it meant they could reunite with Suzy . So , the next day , I took them to Havendale . Suzy's POV Blocking my way intentionally , I was shocked to see Franco with my grandchildren . I hadn't expected him to be so persistent , and I definitely didn't expect him to drag the kids along . Annoyed , I sighed and couldn't help but ask , " What are you doing here ? " Franco shot me a cold look and replied , " You think I want to be here ? Your grandkids missed you and insisted on coming to find you . I had no choice but to bring them . " As soon as the kids spotted me , they ran up to me , their little hands grabbing onto my legs . The force of their small bodies made me take a step back . " Grandma , we missed you so much ! " one of them whimpered . " We know we were wrong . We won't treat you like that again . Please come back ! " the other cried out . " Grandma , please forgive me and Thalia ! We didn't understand how good you were . We were selfish , and we hurt you . But we won't do it again . " For a moment , I wondered if Franco had coached them to say these things , but then again , it didn't really matter . My heart wasn't about to soften just because of a few rehearsed My Husband Staged Our Divorce to Marry His First Love 1/2 81.7 % 23:28 Mon , Aug 11 56 % ០ 0 X lines . I slowly pushed them away , keeping a safe distance , and said as firmly as I could , " I've already divorced your grandfather . I'm no longer your grandmother . You should go back . " I noticed the confusion and hurt in their eyes , which truly made me feel terrible . Still , I knew I had to remain strong . " If you really want a grandmother , go find Ingrid . She'll understand you better than I ever did . " The moment the words left my mouth , their faces fell . They were crushed . Franco , not happy with how things were going , scowled and stepped forward . " Do you really have to say stuff like that in front of the kids ? " he asked , his voice sharp . " They're young and don't understand . It's normal for them to make mistakes . Why are you holding onto their mistakes like this ? " Then he explained , " They've come to apologize and want you to return home . You should go back now . Stop throwing a tantrum and don't wait until we lose patience and regret it . By that time , it'll be too late . " I looked at Franco , still wearing that arrogant expression , then at my grandchildren , their faces streaked with tears . My heart ached for them , but I had already made up my mind . Sighing , I shook my head and said , " I've said this before : we're already divorced , Franco . I'm not coming back . Ingrid is your wife now . If you need anything , go to her . As for me , I'm . going to play golf with Bernard , so I'm not staying here with you . " With that , I turned to leave . But before I could get far , the children rushed forward again , clinging to my legs , crying and begging me not to go . Their cries were so loud , I could feel everyone around us staring . A few passersby were already looking our way , whispering to each other . Franco , taking full advantage of the moment , tried to manipulate me once again . " Suzy , these children are your own grandchildren ! Why must you be so cold and heartless ? Do you know how much this hurts them ? They're so young ! You can't just walk away . Don't be an irresponsible grandmother . " And just like that , with those two sentences , he placed all the blame on me . The murmurs around us grew louder , and I could feel eyes on me . The sound of my grandchildren crying nearly drowned out the noise , as if they were desperately trying to make me change my mind . But I wasn't going to let it work this time . I bent down gently , pushing the kids away as calmly as I could . " Sorry , I'm not going back . Go find your new grandma , Ingrid ," I said , my voice resolute . MUM 2/2 83.3 %