Chapter 38

Nathan stared at her indifferent expression, feeling an inexplicable stab of pain in his heart.

So, love *could* fade.

“Bella, do you hate me for taking your kidney?”

Isabella’s lips curved faintly, a weak smile devoid of warmth.

There were so many reasons for her to hate him that she didn’t know where to begin.

Yet, regarding the kidney donation–if there hadn’t been deception–she didn’t truly hate him for it.

“You saved my life and paid for my education. Consider the kidney my repayment. We owe each other nothing now,” she said, rising to leave.

But Nathan wasn’t ready to let her go. “Bella, if you don’t hate me, then come back home with me.”

Isabella stared at him, her gaze blank. She didn’t hate him for taking her kidney, but there were countless other reasons for her to resent him..

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won’t go with you,”

Nathan couldn’t see

sense of helplessness.

should we remain shackled, only to suffer?”

expression, paired with the word *suffer*, revealed the depth of her despair over

always so proud and self–assured, had never imagined being

it over. I hope you’ll carefully

to me,” he added coldly before striding away, his steps hurried.

was aware of an unfamiliar unease within himself

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He stopped.

expect you to handle them immediately. Otherwise, I won’t hesitate to clear things up my

to face her, a flicker of guilt in his

replied firmly. “Nathan, if you push me too far, don’t blame me for burning bridges. The things you and Victoria have done–what you consider

she turned

frozen, her words echoing

hotel, he collapsed onto the bed, visibly distressed.

shoulders to massage them. “Nathan, what’s wrong? You

tone heavy “Victoria, it seems

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