The Unwavering Heart That Broke (Nathalie and Lance) novel Chapter 318

“You’ve got the right idea,” Adelaide said with a smile. “Other people do what they want, but we just have to do our best and be ourselves.”

Nathalie nodded in agreement.

Fabian showed up not long after, carrying gifts. He was in high spirits, chatting away with Adelaide as if nothing in the world could bother him.

Nathalie sat quietly off to the side, her gaze drifting toward Fabian from time to time. For a moment, old doubts flickered in her mind, but she brushed them aside almost immediately. This wasn’t the time for suspicion. Right now, Fabian was helping her, and letting her own imagination ruin things would only hurt him and make her feel like an ungrateful fool.

Adelaide didn’t have as much energy as she used to, and after a short while she started to look tired.

“Grandma, take a break. Nathalie and I will go for a walk,” Fabian suggested, picking up on her fatigue.

“Alright,” Adelaide replied softly.

Behind the hospital, there was a man–made lake where patients sometimes went to get some air on nice days. At this hour though, the place was almost deserted.

They strolled together along the water’s edge. Lamps cast soft

reflections across the surface, scattering little rings of gold that danced with every ripple.

“You’ve really changed lately,” Fabian said, glancing at her with a grin.

“Have I?” Nathalie touched her cheek, making a face. “Did I get prettier or something?”

He smiled at her. “You’ve always been beautiful, but your vibe is different

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now. You seem more independent, more confident than before.”

Nathalie smiled back, her voice a little quieter. “Getting some of my own resources has made a difference. I finally get why powerful people can be so fearless. Now I feel like I have nothing to be afraid of either.”

Fabian raised his eyebrows, looking genuinely surprised. “Sounds like you’ve been up to something. Are you going to fill me in?”

She glanced at him with a mischievous smile. “You’ll find out sooner or later.”

Fabian let out a knowing laugh. “Just as I thought.” He hesitated for a moment. “Does this have anything to do with your grandma?”

Nathalie shot him a look..

“Isn’t.

good that I’m getting stronger? As my

friend, shouldn’t you be happy for me?”

“Of course I am.” Fabian’s voice softened. “I’m honestly proud of you. Watching you grow into yourself is amazing.”

A strange feeling bubbled up inside Nathalie, but it disappeared before she had a chance to figure out what it was.

She cleared her throat. “What about you?”

Fabian shrugged. “Nothing new, really. My family’s company isn’t that big, and after all those years abroad, I’m not part of their inner circle. I’m more like an extra, honestly. These days I’m relying on you, my most important client, to keep me going.”

Nathalie couldn’t help but laugh. “You don’t have to say that every time. I promise I won’t forget to pay you.”

Fabian put a hand to his heart in mock concern. “I worry, you know. You’ve got your own team of lawyers now. What if my guys mess something up and you decide you

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