Chapter 977

Her body felt steady, brimming with health.

But that very health sent a chill through Nathalie's heart.

Because if she was healthy, it meant her fate had shifted-and the one who'd made that happen, Nathan, would now carry her burdens. He'd be the one swallowed by illness and loneliness, in her place.

Pale and unsettled, Nathalie sat frozen for a long time before she finally found the nerve to open the email.

She scanned the report: "Everything looks normal. Maintain a balanced diet. Keep an eye on cardiovascular health."

In that moment, all the energy drained from her. She slumped into her chair, white as a ghost, unable to gather her thoughts.

Just as she feared-her destiny had changed.

Her hands shook as she grabbed her phone and dialed the clinic. "Hi, I'd like a copy of the medical report for the gentleman who came to the check-up with me."

There was a long pause before a staff member answered, voice cautious. "I'm sorry, but that's private information. We can't share it with you."

This is a legitimate request.

could sense something

the staff member caved, stammering, "There's an issue with his report. He asked us to keep it

with his report? You can trust me. I won't get

don't put me in a tough


but I need the details if I'm going to help him. It's the right thing to do, and you know it.

truth: "Ashley, he's been diagnosed with progeria. He probably doesn't have many

slipped from Nathalie's hand, hitting the floor with a dull

white almost overnight her skin dost its glow, wrinkles showing up

felt like she

right then, she found her reason to keep fighting: she'd do anything

fierce protectiveness

She'd fight fate

way to heal

warmth of family

he

make sure found happiness and

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