The Unwavering Heart That Broke (Nathalie and Lance) novel Chapter 749

Chapter 749

Chapter 749

Freddy raised an eyebrow. “Oh? You plan to buy me a meal?”

Nathalie was utterly stunned. She blinked in confusion-did she really jus imply that?

Freddy chuckled warmly. “Deal. I’ll wait for you to take me out to dinner. And for that, I’ll spare you the social media post today.”

Nathalie was completely speechless.

She sat there looking delightfully shell-shocked while Freddy casually sipped his coffee, thoroughly enjoying his victory.

Fine.

She had walked right into that one. Could she even take it back now?

If she did, she would just sound terribly unfriendly.

She quietly picked up her own cup and took a sip

The light snow outside had stopped at some point, leaving only a thin dusting on the pavement that quickly melted away.

The lingering sadness in Nathalie’s heart seemed to melt right along with

She felt entirely at peace.

Until her phone suddenly rang on the table.

She glanced at the screen. It was Lance. She immediately frowned.

Since she had lost her voice, he hadn’t called her once. He only ever texted. If he needed something, someone was always there to read her replies to him.

Why was he calling now?

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Nathalie rejected the call and sent a simple question mark in their chat.

ever was next to him would read it out loud.

seconds later, he called again.

ash of exasperation crossed Nathalie’s eyes as she finally answered.

Nathalie.”

The man’s deep, magnetic voice came through the speaker, laced with a desperate gentleness. “I miss you.”

Nathalie remained silent.

“I didn’t call for any specific reason. I just wanted to remind you… don’t forget about me.”

Nathalie rolled her eyes.

Was he out of his mind?

She had only been gone for a few hours.

Was this level of clinginess really necessary?

More importantly, was this dynamic even healthy?

She had promised to take care of him until his eyes healed, but she never agreed to this sticky, overwhelming affection.

They h love

ngage to just comfortably slip back into being

ledgment and hung up the phone.

, adjusting his glasses from across the

out a low chuckle. “I noticed this a long time ago. Lance is possessive, but he’s also dangerously calculating. He was

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already dragging his feet on the divorce, and now that he has a perfect excuse to teep you close, he’s definitely not going to sign those papers.”

her face carefully. Seeing her slight frown, he asked gently, your plan now?”

He wa

“So

yped on her phone, “I’ll stay and take care of him until his eyes

went quiet for a moment before pushing further. “I don’t mean hing by this, it’s just a hypothetical-but what if he never recovers?”

athalie’s long eyelashes fluttered. After a heavy pause, she finally typed Then I’ll stay and be his eyes.”

Freddy let out a heavy sigh. “Looks like I really don’t stand a chance, do

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Nathalie looked up at him with an apologetic smile.

Freddy quickly changed the subject. “Have you been taking Dr. Adler’s prescription? Notice any changes?”

Nathalie typed, “Herbal prescriptions take time. I have to finish the first course before I see results.”

Freddy nodded. “If it works, we should get Dr. Adler to take a look at his eyes too. I know we’re technically rivals right now, but I prefer competing on a level