Cameron froze in his tracks.


    Was Nathalie poking fun at him for ditching his first wife? Was she questioning his morals?


    He stumbled out, clearly flustered.


    Inside, Nathan, who rarely let his guard down, sat on the couch. His captivating eyes were locked on Nathalie, a shadow from his thickshes adding a mature edge to his devilishly good looks.


    "Nathalie, you''ve been getting pretty chummy with himtely," he said, his tone as smooth as a seasoned storyteller''s. He sounded devoid of any emotion, yet his inner turmoil was obvious. "Have you forgiven him?"


    Nathalie wandered over to the bar and whipped up two smoothies, handing one to Nathan. "Nathan, you''re still young. You wouldn''t get theplexities between me and Cameron."


    It was a never-ending saga, tangled and messy. She had to avenge her daughter.


    Nathan sipped the smoothie gracefully. It started off bitter, then turned sweet, leaving a rich aroma lingering in his mouth.


    He instantly got what Nathalie was trying to convey with the drink. Life''s full of ups and downs, but you''ve got to believe that there''s always a rainbow after the storm.


    He was genuinely touched. After Gavin booted him from the Rond family home, he got a crash course in life''s harsh realities in just a few short hours. The same rtives who were all over him before now wouldn''t even pick up his calls. They were scared of getting caught up in his mess.


    "This smoothie is amazing, Nathalie," he said, moved.


    Nathalie smiled warmly. "You''ve been out in the rain. You must be chilled to the bone. Have some hot tea and take a nice bath. No stormsts forever."


    Nathan naturally leaned his head on her shoulder. "Nathalie, you''re the best."


    She patted his hand reassuringly. "I believe in you. You''ll make aeback."


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    "Please, Nathalie, stop getting caught up with Cameron. I won''t be at ease knowing you''re alone in the Capital." His voice was thick with emotion by the end of his statement.


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    "Nathan, I''ll send you most of my savings. Even if you''re on the run, you won''t be struggling. I can''t leave with you. I have unfinished business here I''m sorry, Nathan, I can''t be there with you this time."


    Nathan clutched her hand, clearly upset. "Nathalie, am I not as important to you as Cameron?"


    "It''s different," Nathalie replied.


    Nathan was her savior, and her feelings for him were filled with reverence and admiration. But Cameron was her nemesis, and her feelings for him were intense, fueled by deep-seated hatred.


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    "Nathan, your happiness is what matters most."


    Nathan''s lips curled into a smile. Only Nathalie could be so selflessly kind to him, expecting nothing in return. Her heart always plotted for his well-being.