Shattered Then Healed By His Love (by Haley Blanton) novel Chapter 129

Chapter 129 Why Am I Smiling

Chapter 129 Why Am I Smiling

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When Natalie lifted her gaze, she collided with Marcus‘ cool, unreadable eyes.

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To her surprise, she caught a faint flicker of emotion there–the same look she’d glimpsed once before, back when they’d kissed in that warehouse.

Marcus didn’t wait for a response; he turned and strode toward the door.

Natalie watched his back retreat into the distance, her throat tightening as though something were lodged there–neither rising nor sinking.

The feeling was impossible to describe.

Only when the door shut did she finally pull her eyes away. Her lips curved upward before she even realized it.

By the time she caught herself, the smile had already taken root, impossible to smother. Wait… Why am I smiling? Why does this feel good?

Natalie shook her head quickly, as if she could fling away the stray thoughts clinging to her mind.

Since the rain had kept most patients away, she decided to close the clinic early and pick Lily up herself.

The child climbed into the car, only to spot the pink box resting on the back seat.

“Ms. Foster, what’s this?”

Lily reached out to touch it, eyes wide with curiosity as she looked toward the driver’s seat.

Natalie glanced back at her, then said evenly, “That’s some pastries your godfather brought for you. We’ll open it once we’re home, alright?”

“Okay. I’ll listen to you.”

When they arrived, Lucy was already in the kitchen cooking.

Natalie walked over, curious. “Why are you home so early today?”

“Work’s finished up, so I clocked out early too.” Lucy’s eyes slid past her. “And what’s that Lily’s holding?”

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Chapter 129 Why Am I Smiling

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Natalie turned at the sound of her voice and saw the pink box in Lily’s hands.

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“That’s some pastries her godfather dropped off. They should taste pretty good; I thought we could all try them.”

She walked over, opened the box with Lily, and revealed the treats inside–over thirty varieties, each beautifully packaged.

Pulling one out, she held it up to the child. “Here, try it.”

“Thank you. Ms. Foster.”

“You should be thanking your godfather.” Natalie set the box aside and ruffled her hair. “Next time you see him, what are you supposed to say?”

“I should thank him in person–for giving us such yummy pastries.”

Lily beamed up at her, grinning from ear to ear.

“Good girl. Now go play for a bit; homework after.”

“Okay.”

When Lily skipped off, Natalie moved to the sink to help Lucy wash vegetables.

Lucy kept stirring the pan as she peeked over. “Honestly, I thought Mr. Collins had brought you another gift.”

“You’re overthinking. Why would he just give me something for no reason?”

“I can tell he’s got a little interest in you. Don’t tell me you haven’t noticed.”

At that, Natalie’s hands froze in the sink.

After a moment’s hesitation, she replied coolly, “Just mind your cooking, and stop poking into gossip.”

Lucy put on a serious face. “Come on–I’m a journalist. Curiosity and sharp instincts are part of the job.”

“Then use those instincts for your work. Don’t waste them on gossip. If you ever switch to tabloid reporting, then maybe you can dig into my personal life.”

Lucy squinted, studying her. “The way you reacted… don’t tell me there is something going

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