Chapter 21 - Bali
Nathalie POV I could see that my words hit him hard. Like I slapped him. The hurt on his face was clear. I just broke this man, with no intention of it. He straightened his back and masked his emotions as he slowly pulled his shirt together starting to do the buttons back up without looking at me even once. As he was all buttoned up, he looked me straight in the eyes “If that’s what you need.” The tone wasn’t harsh, it was all numb. I couldn’t get a word out, unsure how to explain without hurting him more. He gently made me stand and got up as well, so we were standing face to face in silence. “I’ll give you a ride home” he stated and as he started to move, I finally found my words again. “Wait. This is a lot for me to take in, and I’m not sure how to handle it, where to go fro
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