Chapter 146

Because that day, if it weren’t for Robert hearing the news and rushing back to console the Howard family over their mishap, without the urgency to return to his country, his plane wouldn’t have crashed.

If Robert had stuck to his original travel plans, this disaster would have been averted.

He felt responsible for Robert’s death.

After a night and an entire morning, there was still no word from Brian.

Nate sat listlessly on the couch, half–heartedly watching cartoons, his usual spark nowhere to be seen.

Natalie skimmed through a script for a while before glancing over at Nate.

After some contemplation, she rose, snuck out the back door and cautiously dialed Brian’s number. But there was no answer.

With patience wearing thin, she tried again.

The second call connected, and a gentle voice answered, “Hello?”

Natalie recognized Madelyn’s voice.

Brian there?” she asked softly, biting her

night. He’s just fallen asleep. Is

wheel between them, pressing on with more questions seemed intrusively bold.

and take his son to the amusement

felt like a self–imposed

seconds. before she whispered back to

in the backyard for a moment, then reached behind her neck and unclasped the diamond necklace Brian had intended

that morning when dressing up, as it compelled by

herself an out or to take the exit he offered didn’t matter anymore.

contract, she was nothing more than a jester.

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lifted

quickly set Nate down and checked his forehead. Sure enough, he had a

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