Chapter 524

"Maybe he did fall for you," Penny suggested, her tone lifting slightly. "No," Natalie said, shaking her head. "It's just that he got used to having a woman head over heels for him. Now that I don't care anymore, it's throwing him off. That's just human nature." "What's the underlying message, Nat?" Natalie smiled. "You should try not to care so much about Mr. Moore. Spend more time on yourself. Do things you enjoy or even consider working at your parents' company. Build a career for yourself. "One day, Aaron might realize you're not the woman he once knew. Then, he'll be the one chasing you, trying to win you back. At that point, you'll have him exactly where you want him—begging to make things right. "And isn't it exhausting constantly worrying about whether he loves you? Or are you set on changing a man's nature, forcing someone who doesn't even need love to pretend like he's really into you?" Penny propped her chin in her hand. "Natalie, are you sure you're not just projectin