Nathalie in Action

Caught off guard and still reeling from the previous events, Ethan nodded absentmindedly, his thoughts consumed by Camila's unexplained tears. Reluctantly, he shared his contact information with Nathalie, unaware of the ulterior motives lurking beneath her facade.

As Nathalie received his number, she offered a brief explanation, keeping up the pretense of needing to finish her shopping. Without missing a beat, she turned on her heels and retreated back into the bustling aisles of the supermarket, leaving Ethan standing there, his mind in turmoil, unsure of the twists and turns his life had taken in such a short span of time.

Ethan wrestled with his thoughts, contemplating whether to pursue Camila or respect her need for space. He reasoned that rushing after her might alert her family, potentially complicating matters further. "Should I give her time or just go for it?" he mused, his internal struggle obvious in his furrowed brow. Eventually, he settled on the decision to grant her the