Chapter 774 No surprise that Nathan had once said, "Making you happy is my mission." He was helping Morris fulfill his wish. When Nathalie figured all this out, her guilt and love for Morris hit her like a tidal wave. She held onto his hand tightly, as if letting go would mean he'd just flutter away like a butterfly.
Officer Baldwin gently prodded, "Ashley, we need to go." Tears streamed down Nathalie's face. "Nathan, you haven't calledNathalie. Are you still mad at me? It's my fault. You were right there, looking out for me, and I didn't even realize." Nathalie had broken through all of No. 13's defenses. She was the best Nathalie in the world-the one who'd give up her last piece of bread when starving, the one who planted an entire garden of his favorite veggies just for him. How could he be mad at her? He finally dropped the cold act, his hands shaking as he gently touched her hair. "Officer Baldwin, take her away," he said, his voice barely steady.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"No," Nathalie cried out, panic in her voice. "Nathan, please, don't makego." He still didn't call her by name, and Nathalie felt a pit in her stomach. Was he really planning to cut her out of his life? Could he be so cold? She couldn't bring herself to leave, fearing she'd never see him again.
Officer Baldwin, out of options, called over two female officers. "Please, take her out." The officers approached, but Nathalie clung to No. 13 like she was glued to him. They had to peel her fingers away, one by one, and in their struggle, their nails scratched her hand, leaving a bright red line.
Despite the pain, Nathalie was begging him, "Nathan, please, don't disappear on me." "I'll wait for you. If it takes a year, I'll wait a year. Ten years, I'll wait ten. A lifetime, and I'm there for a lifetime. You're not alone out there; you have a home, and family waiting eagerly for you..." When they finally pried away her last finger, one officer lifted her and dragged her towards the door.
No. 13 turned away, unable to face her.
He heard her heart-wrenching cries, "Nathan, remember, I'll be waiting for you to chome." "Don't knowwait too long. You lie's not in the best snow health; she might not have much time." That struck him deep, leaving him trembling all over.
Finally, he whispered back, "You have to live well." Nathalie broke into a sudden smile at his words. "If I make it to old age, will you take care of me?" He hesitated, then gave a firm nod.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmNathalie left, finally at peace.
But back in his wheelchair, he suddenly felt weak.
After leaving the prison, Nathalie got back into the car, her emotions still a car, here whirlwind.
Lizzy, from the driver's seat, turned to look at her, noticing her tear-streaked m face, swollen eyes, and the fierce determination that had replaced her usual demeanor. made Lizzy stop in her tracks Something had changed in her sister. "Sis, are we going home?" Lizzy asked carefully.
Nathalie's voice was clear but low, "Not yet." "Where do you want to go?"
"The Rowland family." Nathalie couldn't shake the memory of athan's suffering. She didn't m understand how he could still walk, even with a limp, after everything he'd been through.