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Chapter 166
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“Yes,” Nathan replied, his voice steady and resolute. “So what if she got married and had kids? She’s still Eliana, isn’t she?
“If she were truly happy, I wouldn’t get involved. But now that she’s divorced, it feels like fate handed me this chance, and I’m not about to let it slip away.
“It’s been ten years. I don’t blame her for not waiting for me. I only blame myself for not being good enough.
“If I’d managed to fix things sooner and get back to her, she wouldn’t have had to marry that jerk and go through all that pain.”
As Nathan spoke, his voice grew heavier with emotion.
But every feeling he had was rooted in heartache.
Every time Nathan thought about everything Eliana had gone through over the past years, his heart twisted painfully.
Maybe that was what love really meant: always feeling like you could never do enough for someone, just like he always felt when it came to Eliana.
Nathan took a deep breath, trying to steady himself before continuing. “Grace, I really hope you won’t keep bringing up what happened back then.”
‘Every time you mention it, it reminds me of how powerless I was, and how much she suffered because of me.”
‘So I’m asking you, as a favor. Please don’t bring it up anymore.”
As Nathan finished speaking, Grace’s eyes were filled with resignation.
She really hadn’t expected Nathan to sacrifice so much for Eliana.
He took all the blame onto himself, standing firmly in front of Eliana to shield her from everything.
If Grace still couldn’t see how deeply Nathan loved Eliana after all this, she’d have to be truly blind.
She saw it all, clear as day, and that clarity only made her jealousy and heartache burn even hotter.
Nathan, is she really that amazing? The way you talk about her makes me wonder,” Grace asked, her gaze turning icy despite herself.
Yeah, she is. But Grace, you’d better keep your distance from her. If you don’t, then don’t expect me to care about all the years we’ve known each other, Nathan replied, his tone firm and leaving no room for debate.
After all these years dealing with people, Nathan could read Grace’s mood from just a few words. He did not bother to sugarcoat anything and laid it out plainly.
Is that how you see me now?” Grace tried to sound casual, but Nathan’s words cut deep, and the hurt seeped into her voice
‘Only you know what’s really going on in your head. I just hope you actually listened to what I said.” Nathan replied, his tone suddenly cold. “It’s late. If there’s nothing else, I’m hanging up.”
He did not waste another second. Nathan ended the call without another word.
On the other side of the ocean, the moment Grace heard the line go dead, she completely lost control,
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She couldn’t restrain herself and crushed her phone in a burst of anger.
The maid heard the noise and rushed out, “Ms. Ford, what happened? Are you alright?”
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Jennifer, who had been resting upstairs, also heard the commotion and hurried to the top of the stairs, calling down, “Grace? Grace, what’s wrong?”
As she spoke, Jennifer was already gripping the railing and hurrying down the stairs.
The caregiver nearby quickly rushed over to steady her, taking extra care to keep her from falling.
Jennifer was genuinely worried about Grace, so she hurried down to her side.
Seeing Grace’s eyes red and puffy, and her phone shattered on the floor, Jennifer’s concern was written all over her face. She rushed closer, her voice anxious. “Grace, what happened? Did someone upset you?”
Was it Nathan? Did he give you a hard time?”
Where’s he been lately? Has he not come home for days?”
Thanks to Grace’s care over the past few years, Jennifer had improved a lot, but she still got confused sometimes and forgot hings.
These days, she barely remembered anything, just that Nathan was her son, and she was certain Grace was her daughter–in-
- aw.
Seeing Grace cry and look so hurt, Jennifer immediately assumed Nathan had done something to upset her.
t suddenly hit her that Nathan hadn’t really been around for quite a few days.
But she had no idea exactly how long it had been.
To Jennifer, that video call on Friday felt almost the same as Nathan being there in person. Her mind was muddled, and she couldn’t tell whether Nathan was actually with her or just appearing on the screen.
So when she said Nathan hadn’t been home in ages, what she really meant was it had only been four or five days at most.
Grace had never thought about using Jennifer to get back at Nathan before.
But after Nathan’s harsh words, hearing Jennifer talk like that, Grace found herself nodding along in agreement.
The nearby servants looked shocked, but Grace kept nudging Jennifer forward, deliberately guiding her to say exactly what
he wanted.
Mrs Turner, I just feel awful… I think Nathan might be seeing another woman,” Grace said, her voice thick with emotion
Grace had been caring for Jennifer for so long that Jennifer believed every word she said, never doubting her once.
So when Grace said that, Jennifer’s face went pale with worry.
Grace, don’t be scared, I’m here for you. He wouldn’t dare treat you like that, Jenniter said, trying to comfort her.
Just wait, I’m going to set him straight right now. He’s got some explaining to do, she added, her voice sharp with determination.
Right then, Jennifer grabbed her phone and tried to start a video call with Nathan.
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Nathan had just finished freshening up when he saw Jennifer’s video call request on his phone. His brows furrowed, a flicker of concern crossing his face.
Though his expression was far from cheerful, Nathan still picked up the call.
As soon as he did, Jennifer blurted out, “Nathan, what’s going on? Why haven’t you come home? Why have you left Grace at home alone for so long?
“Are you seeing another woman?”
Jennifer was clearly worked up, her voice full of agitation.
Nathan’s expression turned icy, but he didn’t interrupt. He just stared at the screen, letting her rant without saying a word.
When Jennifer finally ran out of steam, Nathan spoke calmly as if he’d heard nothing, genuinely concerned. “Mom, how have you been these past couple of days? Are you feeling alright?”
Jennifer was in one of those moods where her mind could be pulled in any direction at a moment’s notice.
Just like that, Nathan’s words made her completely forget what she’d been ranting about. She nodded earnestly, as she always did. “I’m fine, really. Don’t worry about me. Everything’s good at home. You just take care of yourself out there, alright?”
Nathan nodded. “Alright, Mom, you take care and get some rest. If there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up now.”
Jennifer nodded warmly. “Okay, you get some rest too.”
Grace stood off to the side, anxiety gnawing at her, but there was nothing she could do. She could only watch helplessly as Nathan ended the call.
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
