Chapter 71

He wanted to apologize to Natalie for the incident from the other night. She’d been giving everyone on set the cold shoulder, especially him. Whenever he appeared, she acted as if he was invisible. He figured it might have to do with the paparazzi that had snapped some unwanted photos, upsetting her.

After some thought, he trailed behind Natalie to catch her alone and clear the air before the misunderstanding grew.

Natalie reached her Bentley and made sure the coast was clear before slipping into the car by herself.

She had barely settled in when a little bundle of energy launched into her arms.

Natalie was knocked sideways into the seat by Nate’s enthusiastic leap. Before she could catch her breath, he planted a loud kiss on her cheek.

“Nate! Didn’t we agree you’d keep your distance from the set?” Natalie teased, blending her amusement with feigned sternness,

“I came to see you!” Nate clung to Natalie, his reply earnest. “The last time Dad scolded you and I got worried!”

Natalie’s attempt to cover Nate’s mouth was a moment too late. In the front seat, Reid and another bodyguard wished they could not hear the conversation, but it was also too late.

a

could just vanish into

still tugging at the collar of Natalie’s shirt, trying to peek at the now–fading marks their father had left.

chosen a high–necked shirt to conceal the red marks Brian had left on

her collarbone.

Reid cleared his throat and signaled the other bodyguard with a glance. They both discreetly exited the car, leaving

bruises had faded, Nate finally nodded his approval.

cuddly in Natalie’s arms.

was hinting at. He wanted her to be there for his birthday. But there was no way she

a brief silence, she dodged the subject with a smile. “So what do

birthday party,” Nate said, shaking his

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started counting on his fingers for her. “Today.

He didn’t care about others‘ attendance or gifts. All he wanted for his birthday was to have Natalie by his side. This was his

unsure

liked and ignored the rest. But the world of

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