Natalie's POV:
On the day of my flight to Bellhaven, my court date was still a week away. I stood in the airport departures hall with my suitcase. Simon stood beside me, holding my boarding pass.
"If you need help with any legal matters once you're there, you can contact me anytime," he said gently, handing it over.
"Thank you, Mr. Alden. You've done so much for me lately."
I accepted the boarding pass and smiled at him.
"Natalie!" A hoarse shout came from behind me.
I turned and saw Colin stumbling toward us. He'd lost a lot of weight. His eyes were sunken, and dark stubble covered his jaw. Nothing remained of his usual polished appearance.
He rushed up and seized the handle of my suitcase, gripping it so hard his knuckles went white.
"Natalie, you can't leave," he said, his voice
