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."

and firm. "He's my family. I need his report. This is a legitimate request. If you refuse, you'll be hearing from

sense something was off. They were

He asked us to keep it confidential.

the key words. "Tell me what's wrong with his report? You

put me in a


person I care about most. I know he's sick, but I need the details if I'm going to help

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

slipped from Nathalie's hand, hitting the

white almost overnight her skin dost its

felt like she could

reason to keep fighting: she'd do

protectiveness

her. She'd fight fate itself,

to heal Morris, give him

warmth of family

he

found happiness and

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