Chapter 104

Natalie took a moment to steady her breathing, keeping silent.

Matthew had been quiet for a while before he chuckled and asked Natalie, “Got someone special in your life, kiddo? Last time we chatted, you mentioned there might be someone. Am 1 right?”

Natalie had just been throwing words into the wind. When push came to shove, she planned to drag King or Gavin back home for a visit to pull the wool over Matthew’s eyes so he could leave this world without any regrets.

“Sort of,” she mumbled before nodding and lying, “Yeah, almost.”

“That’s my girl,” Matthew sighed with relief. “You know, I’ve made my will, and just a few days ago, I added a final clause. If they ever force you to marry someone you can’t stand, they won’t get a penny of my estate!”

Natalie was stunned, catching a glimpse of Matthew in the rearview mirror.

“All I want is for you to be happy in the second half of your life…to find your place,” Matthew said, his voice trailing off with fatigue.

As Natalie watched him drift off to sleep, she didn’t make a sound to disturb him.

been a force to be reckoned with, hands–on with everything, which meant he often missed out

abroad, it was the company’s busiest and most exhausting time. She knew Matthew regretted neglecting her

it, too, but with Matthew’s health failing, all those old grievances had gone.

the Wright family’s accounts and discovered that Matthew had been sending her money all along. It just never made it

the chemo session, Natalie drove Matthew home. She was about to take a breather when Reid sent her a video

to reach out. It must be Nate. She accepted the call and, as expected, Nate’s little face pressed up against the camera.

the picture of melancholy, etched with woes far too heavy

age.

help but laugh. “Come on,

trip,” Nate heaved

gone, Nate started thinking about

said it’s Field Day,” Nate continued when Natalie said nothing. He evadent, Parents have to come

her. But wasn’t Madelyn supposed

comtered before replying softly, “Nate, be a good boy. I’m not feeling

began to protest, shaking his head and waving his hands.

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