The Unwavering Heart That Broke (Nathalie and Lance) novel Chapter 613

"And me, I have no parents, no family, no ties holding me down. I'm just a thorn in someone else's side. Ending it like this wouldn't be so bad."

Listening to her flat, emotionless tone, Nicol felt a sudden pang of deep sympathy.

He already knew the rough outline of her past.

Her parents, who had doted on her since childhood, turned increasingly cruel toward her after Felice James showed up.

The man she loved ended up entangled in a web of misunderstandings because of Felice, pushing their relationship past the point of no return.

In the end, she discovered she wasn't even her parents' biological child.

Her future was a blur of uncertainty.

It was no wonder she harbored such bleak thoughts.

It felt like there was nothing left to keep her going.

"Don't talk crazy like that!" Nicol couldn't stand hearing it. "Adelaide has always cared about you. She never distanced herself just because you don't share her blood. Your friends are always worried about you. And you've been so worried about Damaris! She's not back yet, you still have to bring her home."

He paused, clearing his throat before continuing. "Honestly, Lance still loves you. He's been trying to make amends for the past, doing everything he can to make it up to you. It's just that the wounds went so deep you haven't been able to let go. But you can't deny that there's someone out there who truly loves you."

Nathalie stared blankly at him. The surrounding darkness obscured his features, but she could clearly see his bright eyes practically glowing as he looked at her.

She opened her mouth, pausing for a long moment before finally saying, "Since when were you such a good talker?"

Nicol grinned. "I just call it like I see it. As a bodyguard, maybe I talk a bit too much. Try not to hold it against me."

"No, you're not just a bodyguard anymore," Nathalie said, genuinely touched. "You're my friend now."

Nicol blinked in surprise, then nodded enthusiastically. "Alright, deal! Since you're younger than me, you can just treat me like an older brother."

"Nicol," she corrected, refusing the brotherly title with smooth familiarity, showing her respect in her own way.

"Hey, I've got your back from now on!" Nicol patted his chest proudly.

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