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Chapter 463
Chapter 463
Chapter 463 Out of Gratitude for Saving Her Life
Suddenly, Nathaniel grabbed Janet’s hand, his face turning as cold as ice. “Janet, you
can trust me.
“I admit that I overlooked you in the past, and the more I’ve uncovered recently, the more uneasy I feel.
I know I can’t undo the mistakes I made, but I want to compensate you as much as I can.”
If time could turn back, Nathaniel would have tightly held Janet’s hand at her most vulnerable moment,
assuring her that there were still people in this world she could rely on.
Nathaniel’s eyes were like a sea filled with pain and regret, silently conveying his faint affection.
Janet looked through Nathaniel’s eyes and, illuminated by the soft light of the overhead lamp, she saw
herself reflected in them.
She saw herself, beaming with a shallow smile, living a happy and peaceful life, marrying the one she l
oved, and having a fulfilling family.
She wouldn’t have to carry hatred and walk in the shadows of hidden arrows, nor would she be scarred
by love.
Janet’s gaze concentrated and then dispersed, as a faint smile played on her lips.
That was the life she had once yearned for—
a life that seemed so simple yet was incredibly difficult to achieve.
Nathaniel was captivated by Janet’s smile, gentle and charming, just like the day they were married.
Nathaniel became intoxicated, feeling as if the whole world had brightened up.
“Janet, from now on, I will always be by your side. Give me a chance to make
up
for all
Chapter 463 Out of Gratitude for Saving Her life
the debts I owe you, okay?”
Nathaniel’s eyes sparkled like stars, two flickering flames of deep affection.
Janet lowered her eyes and suddenly said, “You’ve found out quite a lot of things recently, haven’t you?
”
Nathaniel was puzzled, hesitating for a moment before nodding.
“In that case, do you think that the reason I married you was solely out of gratitude for saving my life?”
Nathaniel hadn’t expected Janet to bring up this question. For a moment, he felt a bit slow and was at a
loss for words.
Janet slammed the teacup onto the coffee table with a loud thud, her gaze fixed
on Nathaniel’s face, staring directly at him.
“So, are you planning to help me again this time, hoping that I will fall for you once more?
“Nathaniel, you’re making everything too simple, and you’re underestimating me.”
Janet’s words were straightforward and to the point.
“I didn’t fall for you because you saved my life, so you don’t have to go to such great lengths to help me
.”
Janet abruptly stood up, emanating an aura that kept others at a distance.
“I’m not interested in these affectionate tactics, and I won’t fall for the same person twice.”
She gave Nathaniel a deep gaze and turned to leave.
Nathaniel panicked and quickly stood und
He didn’t mean it!
But as soon as he stood up, he felt a wave of dizziness, and a sharp pain in his stomach
intensified.
“Janet, it’s not what you think!”
Nathaniel stumbled as he tried to catch up to her, accidentally knocking over the teacup in the process.
The sound of the porcelain cup shattering was crisp and ear–piercing. Janet’s footsteps
halted, her eyes widening.
Did Nathaniel break the tea set she had given him out of anger after being exposed?
Janet let out a laugh, a mixture of sarcasm and self–
mockery. “I thought you could keep up the act for a little longer.”
Behind her, Nathaniel let out a muffled groan. His voice was intermittent, as if he was
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“I–I didn’t…”
Then, Janet heard a dull thud.
Curious, she turned back and saw Nathaniel collapsed on the floor.
“What’s wrong with you?”
Janet watched from a distance, not knowing what he was up to this time.
Nathaniel held his abdomen with one hand, propped himself up with the other, and sweat dripped from
his forehead. His entire body trembled with weakness.
Janet realized he wasn’t joking and quickly walked a few steps closer, squatting down
beside him.
“Hey Nathaniel, can you heat ma3 ̈
lanet shook Nathaniel’s shoulder, raising her voice to call his name.
Nathaniel lay face desen, his expression hidden from views Janet could only see his pale
profile, devoid of color.