, indulging in
Natalie melted into Tobias's embrace the familiar feeling of his arms wrapping around her.
However, she reminded herself of her painful past.
How could her suffering be resolved with only a few apologies?
Those who could forgive easily were not hurt deeply enough.
She shoved Tobias away.
"You feel guilty because you asked for it, Tobias Whitlock. As much as I want to sympathize with me, this can never compare to the pain that I have suffered because of you!"
Tobias's expression paled when he heard her words.
He thought that if he told Natalie the truth, she would forgive him. He did not expect her to be so firm.
"Natalie, there's still time," Tobias said after pausing for a while. He raised his head to meet her eyes.
His gaze lingered on her face.
He stared at Natalie, as though she was the only woman left for him in the entire world.
"I will slowly win your heart back, Natalie. One day, you will see my true love for you," Tobias declared. His voice was gruff and tired.
Natalie turned her head away to avoid his gaze.
The look in his eyes made her heart ache.
"No, I won't," Natalie insisted.
Hurt flashed across Tobias' face.
He took a deep breath and muttered, "Have a good evening, Natalie. I won't bother you anymore."
When he swung open the door and stepped out of the apartment, Selina came in.
She was carrying a huge bag in her hand. The delicious smell of food wafted in the air.
"Where are you going?" Selina was surprised to see Tobias leaving.
"Selina, please take good care of Natalie," Tobias said weakly. She noticed that his face was a little pale.
Her heart skipped a beat.
She understood what Tobias meant.
They had not reconciled while she was out.
It seemed like Natalie was not ready to forgive Tobias yet.
"Don't worry. I'll try my best to persuade her. By the way," Selina paused for a moment, contempt flashing through her face as she said through gritted teeth, "You have to help us. Don't let those two maniacs off easily."
Tobias nodded and patted her shoulder, "Don't worry."
Before he left, he stole another glance at Natalie, hoping that she would at least watch him leave. Instead, she had her back turned towards him.
He felt dejected, but all he could do was sigh and regret.
After that, Selina entered the apartment.
As she placed the bag in her hand down on the ground, she asked, "Why did he leave, Natalie?"
Natalie's facial expressions were stiff, "I asked him to."
Selina frowned as she tried to guess what had happened.
Yet, she did not pry any further.
Instead, she opened the bag, revealing several boxes of packaged food as well as cartons of beer.
"Come and try these lobsters, Natalie. They're scrumptious! They told me that this dish deserves a Michelin star."
Natalie did not move.
Selina called Natalie's name again.
"You can eat it yourself, Selina. I don't have the appetite to," Natalie sounded tired.
Selina approached her and tugged at her arm, chiming, "Can you believe what we just went through? We almost died! Thank God we managed to pull through. We must celebrate our escape from death!"
Natalie raised an eyebrow at that last statement.
Indeed, they had just escaped death.
"Alright," She replied after a while.
The two of them sat at the dining table filled with seafood and beer.
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