GoodReadAs Nathalie knelt in front of Greta, she was caught off guard when Greta whispered, "Feeling pretty smug, huh?
Snagged yourself a solid guy like Nathan." Nathalie shot back, "Jealous, much?"
Greta shrugged, "You might want to keep an eye on Ashley, though."
Nathalie sensed there was something more behind Greta's words, but Greta didn't offer any more details.
Once the prayers were over, Nathan helped Nathalie to her feet.
Casually scanning the room, Nathalie's suspicions were confirmed when she spotted Ashley lingering on the
outskirts. Ashley's beautiful eyes locked onto hers, radiating undeniable hostility. Nathalie was baffled. She and
Nathan had been open about their relationship for a while now. Could it be that Ashley still hadn't moved on from
Nathan?
She decided she needed to have a chat with Ashley.
As the funeral service began, Nathalie intentionally stood beside Ashley. While everyone else was absorbed in
the solemnity of the moment, Nathalie's attention drifted to Ashley's clasped hands. A glint from Ashley's left
hand caught Nathalie's eye-a brilliant silver diamond ring that nearly blinded her.
It was the ring that had caught Nathalie's attention.
But when she examined the design on Ashley's finger more closely, she was stunned.
Ashley's ring was identical to her own wedding band.
Both were designed for women.
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A chill ran down Nathalie's spine. She glanced over at Nathan, who seemed to be meditating with his eyes
closed. Sensing her gaze, Nathan suddenly opened his eyes and gave her a playful wink. His look was warm and
full of adoration.
Yet, for the first time, Nathalie felt Nathan's affection was too ephemeral, too unreal.
How could someone so seemingly perfect exist, and still be hopelessly in love with someone as flawed as her?
Throughout the funeral, Nathalie was distracted.
She felt like a puppet, mechanically
going through the motions until
Nathan took her hand and said "The
ceremony's over. Let's head
home."
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But Nathalie pulled away suddenly, "Nathan, hold on. | need to talk to someone."
Nathan paused, his eyes scanning the guests. Besides Cameron, he couldn't figure out who else might be
Cant enough to delay
Nathalie.
"Who do you need to see?" he asked carefully.
Nathalie's deep eyes held a hint of caution as she looked at him, which made Nathan smile, "Go ahead."
As Nathalie walked away, Nathan's smile faded into a look of melancholy.
Approaching Ashley, Nathalie asked, "Ashley, can we have a word in private?"
Ashley met her with a look of hostility, her tone dripping with sarcasm, "What do you want, Paige?"
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Ashley, clearly annoyed, pulled her hand back, hiding it in her sleeve.
Then, with a defiant glare, she retorted, "Why do you care?"
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