Chapter 371

Nathalie's face tightened visibly. "Can you pass the phone to Nathan? I need to have a word with him alone."

"Sure thing."

After a brief silence, Nathan's voice came through, laced with guilt as though he'd been caught red-handed. "Where are you, Nathalie?"

Nathalie shot back, "Why have you been drinking? And how much have you drunk? Get home, now."

Her voice carried a mix of authority and concern, trembling just a bit.

No one knew the deep regret Nathalie felt for failing to protect her daughter in a past life. In this life, Nathalie embraced Nathan as family and was fiercely determined to shield him from harm.

Like a hurt puppy, Nathan whined and said, "Nathalie, you haven't answered my question."

Nathalie stayed silent. The long pause made Nathan really uneasy.

at East Woods,"

to go quiet

he started, only to be interrupted by

went pale. "How much did you drink? What on earth are

lifted like a kid getting a treat. "Nathalie, come get me

That was Nathan. You must really like him because he's our savior. I didn't protect you before, but this time, I promise to protect

looking back. Had she turned, she would have seen Cameron

for Nathan and the story behind it made him so anxious.

the bus stop to head back to

down, and Cameron, feigning coincidence, asked, "Nathalie, need a

Nathalie

"Buses are scarce at this hour. You might be waiting a

gave in and

a slight

to break

back, "I've got

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255