After Ford and Dominick left, Nathan's heart was pounding like crazy. It felt like he was going through sheer torture. To distract himself, he fished out a coin and started playing his little game of chance. Heads meant Nathalie would come home; tails was not an option he wanted to consider.

Every flip was a calculated move, ensuring it almost always landed on heads. Nathan lost himself in this self-deceptive game, completely forgetting about the time.noveldrama

Out in the countryside, Ford and Dominick found their way to Nathalie's doorstep. Dominick was visibly jittery. "Ford, if Nathalie gets upset, no matter how harsh her words, we gotta just take it. We can only bring her back if we cheer her up." Ford nodded along, agreeing this time.

Dominick knocked, but there was no answer for ages. Peeking through the peephole, Dominick whispered to himself, "Maybe Nathalie knows it's me and is giving me the silent treatment?"

Ford chimed in, "Well, you did start it by judging her too quickly and shutting her out."

Dominick sighed, "Who would've thought a guy like him would fall for such a down-to-earth girl?"

After a long wait with no answer, a disappointed Dominick threw in the towel. "Let's head back. I'll have to face the music with the boss."

Ford let out a sigh.

Just as they turned to leave, they nearly jumped out of their skins when they saw Nathalie standing there with a bunch of bell peppers in her arms.

"What are you guys doing here?" Nathalie asked, curiosity evident in her voice.

Dominick scratched his head, looking awkward. "Uh, Miss Nathalie, we came because..." He fumbled for words.

But Nathalie, ever the friendly type, jumped right into conversation. "How's your boss doing?"

Ford answered honestly, "He's hanging in there."

Dominick nudged Ford aside and tried his hand at persuasion. "Our boss's illness is odd-hits like a landslide and leaves like a trickle He's been so down lately... If only you could visit him, Miss Nathalie, I bet he'd bounce back in no time."

Nathalie looked worried. "Really, how come?"

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Then she remembered her last attempt to visit, only to get a cold shoulder. Feeling awkward, she said, "Well, since he and Ashley are childhood friends, I'm sure she can take good care of him. No need for

me to worry too much..."

Dominick quickly interjected, "Oh no, Miss Nathalie, it's only you who can ease his mind. He doesn't show any interest in other girls; it's you he's fond of." Nathalie's eyes widened in surprise.

Noticing her confusion, Dominick sheepishly explained, "I messed up last time. I thought Ashley was you, so I showed her in. When the boss woke up, he was furious..."

Nathalie nodded, understanding. "Got it."

Ford and Dominick looked hopeful. "So, Miss Nathalie, will you come with us to see him?"

Nathalie paused to think. These two had dismissed her as just a country girl, and if she went back with them too hastily, they'd probably continue to underestimate her. She needed to change their minds. So she said, "It's a busy time on the farm right now, and I've got loads of work to do."

Ford and Dominick quickly offered, "We can help you out..."

Nathalie led them to the garden, pointing at the freshly turned soil. "Alright, you can help by planting these seeds."

Ford and Dominick rolled up their sleeves and got to work, diving into the farm tasks with earnest effort.

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