The Unwavering Heart That Broke (Nathalie and Lance) novel Chapter 575

Nathalie nodded. "Let's eat first, and then I'll give her a call to check in."

Adelaide didn't press the issue any further.

After dinner.

The staff helped Adelaide outside for a walk to digest her food. Nathalie stayed behind and dialed Sophia's number.

Ring... Ring... Ring...

The line rang three times without an answer.

Nathalie's delicate brow furrowed, a hint of confusion washing over her beautiful features.

Why wasn't she picking up?

Just as the call was about to drop, someone finally answered.

"Hello? Who is this?" a gruff, impatient male voice barked through the speaker.

In the background, muffled and chaotic, Nathalie could hear the distinct sound of Sophia sobbing.

Nathalie shot up from her seat, her expression turning ice-cold. "Who are you? Where is Sophia?"

"Why don't you tell me who you are to her first?" the man shot back, his tone sleazy and arrogant.

Nathalie didn't waste another breath. She immediately hung up the phone.

She dialed Nicol, instructing him to track Sophia's current location.

She sat back down, waiting in tense silence.

Minutes ticked by. Half an hour later, her phone rang. She glanced at the screen, expecting it to be Nicol, but to her surprise, the caller ID read 'Sophia.'

"Hello?"

Nathalie answered, her voice guarded.

"Nathalie... it's me," Sophia's voice came through, still thick with lingering sobs.

Nathalie frowned slightly. "Sophia, what happened earlier? Where are you right now? Are you safe?"

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