The Unwavering Heart That Broke (Nathalie and Lance) novel Chapter 365

Chapter 365

“How’s your recovery going lately, Grandma? Freddy asked, his voice gee and buld genuine concern.

Adelaide smiled, the kind of warm smile that pulls you right in “T’m doing well she replied “How ab

you, Freddy? Have you been busy? I haven’t seen you around in a while

“I’m

ken

Freddy said, “I heard you’d come home, but I didn’t want to disturb your et so ance”

odded approvingly, “Oh, that’s thoughtful, but you don’t have to worry about that d come by more often. I’d love to have someone to chat with

gave a playful grin. “If you insist, don’t blame me when you get sick of seeing me all

e.”

ver,” Adelaide said, her reply almost instant. “I really do like talking with you. And Nathalie

s along with you as well. You two should spend more time together.”

Sounds good.”

Just then, Nathalie appeared from her room, a mask covering half her face. Even so, her eyes lit up when she spotted Freddy.

“Hey, Freddy, you made it,” she said.

Freddy nodded. “Hope we didn’t wake you.”

“Not at all, my room is soundproof,” Nathalie replied, her smile turning her eyes into crescents. Her voice came out a little rough, muffled behind the mask

“Perfect timing,” Freddy said, holding up a thermos. “I brought you some soup Give it a try See if you like it.”

“Okay, I’d love to,” Nathalie agreed.

Leah had already poured the soup into a bowl. Nathalie tasted it, then flashed Freddy a thumbs up. “Wow, this is really good.”

Freddy’s gaze softened. “Drink a little more if you like it. It’s good for you, helps speed up recovery”

“Then I’ll mak

Sudden

liate

d, sipping slowly

call his expression shifting a bit as he getically “Something just came up. !

She walked him to the door. Right before leaving, Freddy turned back and said, “Just send the thermos to my place when you’re done with it.”

“Okay,” Nathalie replied, giving a small nod.

Freddy smiled, warm and reassuring. “You should get some more rest. No need to walk me out.”

Once the door closed, Nathalie put her mask back on.

Lea

but to check on her. “Ms. Blair, would you like another bowl of soup?”

enough for now” Nathalie sounded tired. “Go ahead and clean the thermos and ent back to Freddy”

urned, told Adelaide she was

er a few days of solid sleep

That morning, after she got

The dial tone only rang th calm and smooth as ev

“Are you out of town

“No,” Lance repli

“Yes, let’s g

Lance ga

Natha

info

back to rest, and disappeared into her room again.

inally felt some strength returning.

alie picked up her phone and called Lance.

fore the line connected. “Hello?” Lance’s voice was as

sked quietly.

Ings short. “Are you ready to get the divorce done today?”

thalie said, lowering her gaze, her voice steady and unshaken.

uckle, then cut the call.

She thought about calling him back but decided against it. She’d chose not to respond properly, that was on him. She had no reason an explanation.

ne divorce. There shouldn’t be any more surprises today.

joodbye to her grandmother. Adelaide just gave her a loving look. “Stay safe

naged a small smile, grabbed her bag, and headed out.

waiting out front to drive her. Near the Register Office, the road ahead was blocked

uction, forcing them to take a detour.

as a narrow side path nearb

ing to waste mor

walk instead.

ar “Let’s just walk the rest of

Nicol nodded. “Good idea.”

They set off together. Out of nowhere, the screech of a motorcycle engine erupted be them. Nicol instinctively moved closer to shield Nathalie. The motorcycle tore past, a an instant, someone yanked her bag right out of her hand.

“My papers were in there!” Nathalie gasped, panic rising in her voice.

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