Shattered Then Healed By His Love (by Haley Blanton) novel Chapter 64

Chapter 64 The Bargain

“Really?” Natalie smiled faintly. “Then do you think Mr. Marcus will bring you a gift tonight?”

“I think he definitely will.”

Lily’s face lit up, her eyes

full of anticipation.

Five minutes later, a knock sounded at the door.

Natalie looked up as the waiter pushed it open, revealing a tall figure behind him.

Marcus strode in, perfectly tailored suit framing his broad shoulders, a large stuffed rabbit cradled in one arm.

Natalie glanced at Lily.

The two shared a quick, knowing smile.

That kind of unspoken understanding–there was no denying the bond between them resembled father and daughter.

“Dad.”

Lily’s voice was soft, but Marcus heard it clearly. Still, he couldn’t resist teasing. “What did you call me? I didn’t quite hear.”

Natalie’s lips curved as she watched him bend toward Lily with the toy in hand. Her own smile deepened.

Lily, shy under the attention, faltered until Natalie rubbed her back gently. “Lily, he brought you a gift. What should you say to him?”

“Thank you, Daddy.”

This time her voice was louder, her face breaking into a small, sweet smile.

“You’re welcome.”

Marcus handed her the rabbit. Lily hugged it quickly, her joy written all over her face.

When dinner neared its end, Marcus lifted his gaze to Natalie. “Ms. Foster, inviting me out

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Chapter 64 The Bargain

tonight–this can’t just be about food, can it?”

Her fork stilled in her hand.

Lily had finished eating and was behind a screen, playing quietly with her toy.

Natalie glanced at her, then turned back, nodding. “That’s right.”

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Marcus’s lips curved as he set his fork aside. He lifted his napkin with effortless grace, dabbing his lips. His every motion carried the elegance of someone born to command.

“Go on,” he said simply.

Natalie drew a deep breath. Jackson’s voice echoed in her mind.

Shameless.

That word kept circling back, needling her pride.

“I had a courtyard house left to me by my grandfather,” she said steadily. “But right now it’s in my aunt’s hands. I want it back. With my ability alone, I can’t manage it.”

She stopped there, lifting her eyes to his.

Marcus leaned back, setting the napkin in the dish, his ringed fingers tapping the table.

Once. Twice. Three times.

When he stayed silent, Natalie continued. “But I won’t ask for your help for nothing. I’ll give you something in return.”

His low laugh brushed against the air. “So Ms. Foster really is half a businesswoman. Your clinic hasn’t even opened yet, but you’re already striking deals.”

“I don’t know much about business,” she replied. “But I know enough about people.”

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