Chapter 2148

Nathaniel's expression became harder to read. He scoffed and asked, "Did she tell you that?" "Yes. Whenever we talked, Mae would occasionally bring up her past. She'd laugh it off, but I could see the pain underneath. She deserves love and care, Nathaniel. If you don't love her, let her go. She deserves someone better, someone who truly appreciates her. I do. I care about her deeply, and I want to spend my life protecting her." Fueled by passion, Evan sat up straight. Even though he had to look up at Nathaniel, his gaze was determined, and he spoke sincerely. Nathaniel lowered his gaze, silent for a long time. Then, he lit up a cigarette, hiding behind the swirling smoke. Evan could sense the danger radiating from Nathaniel, but he remained unshaken. He had come to Froania knowing full well that he would have to confront Nathaniel, and he was not about to back down. For a while, neither s