Nathalie looked at Nathan with pleading eyes.
"It's not your right to ban Nathalie," said James, who didn't let go of Nathalie's hand.
"Oliver," Nathalie turned to James.
"He's just your cousin, Nathalie. He has no right to rule your life. You're an adult. Follow your heart."
Nathalie blinked, then looked at James' face.
"It's for your own good, Nathalie. Trust me" Nathan was not to be outdone.
Natalie took a deep breath. "Tell me why it takes me to stay away from Oliver?"
Nathan and James were surprised. They look at each other. It was unexpected that Nathalie would ask such a critical question.
"I know all about him. Listen to me; he's a bad man."
"Lier," Nathalie snorted. "You've never met him. But you know about him?"
James smiled because Nathalie wanted to defend him.
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