The Unwavering Heart That Broke (Nathalie and Lance) novel Chapter 339

“What is going on? We agreed to meet at eight. This is just so unreliable,” Zack muttered while turning to leave the coffee shop.

He was barely gone a minute before he came back in, phone in hand, eyes locked on Nathalie. “Miss, what’s your name? How old are you? Where are you from? Shouldn’t we get to know each other a little? The ent I saw you, I really thought we might be perfect together.”

halie just stared at him in disbelief.

Seriously? Did he really come back for a second try?

Right then, Freddy walked over and moved to stand right in front of Nathalie, blocking Zack. “She’s actually here to meet with me.”

Zack looked Freddy up and down, then scoffed. “Aren’t you just some coffee shop owner? I could buy ten places like this if I wanted.”

Freddy kept his easy smile. “We haven’t even started talking yet. If you

You’re going to have to wait in line.”

this time he had nothing to say. He turned and stormed

ook the seat across from Nathalie. He smiled, eyes warm and

ttle amused. “I get it now. You’re just here with Damaris for her d date.”

Nathalie nodded. “Yeah, who would’ve thought we’d run into… that kind of character.”

She hesitated, then said, “Thanks for stepping in back there.”

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chat for

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Maybe we could actually sit down and

Freddy leaned in, tone casual. “When’s your next court date for the divorce with Lance?”

The question felt a little out of nowhere, but Nathalie just went with it. “There isn’t one. We’re finalizing it today.”

Freddy’s evebrows shot up. “You’ve been waiting for a court date this whole Why is it happening all of a sudden?”

ped her milk. “He must have changed his mind, I guess.”

shook his head, smiling

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athalie gave him a look

please don’t say that. I‘

“Okay, okay, my fault “So, when are you

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head out

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annoyance and exhaustion. “Freddy, orever for this day.”

aised his hands in surrender and grinned. ver?”

“Register Office opens at nine. I really should

on and set it aside. “I just wrapped things up here.

at way too. Do you mind giving me a lift?”

n a puzzled look. “That way?”

his voice soft. “I organize work for an animal charity. I off some paperwork there.”

ght Nathalie’s attention. “You rescue strays?”

His eyes softened even more. “If we don’t help them, they’re not

to make it. They’re realfonseless.”

et her gaze.”

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et the chance, I’d love to

Chapter 339

They stood up and left the coffee shop together, heading straight for the Register Office.

Halfway there, Nathalie’s phone rang. She glanced at the screen and saw

Damaris’s name.

“Nathalie, I just remembered I promised to go with you for the divorce. I’m already home, I can’t make it now. I’m so sorry.” Damaris sounded truly regretful, her voice full of guilt and disappointment.