Chapter 149 A Ride

• Natalia found herself unexpectedly shaken, her composure beginning to crack. Having already died once in such a ridiculous way, she was far too susceptible to genuine, fairytale-like sincerity. Still, deep down, she remained herself. She would not soften because of a fleeting sentiment—if she needed to reject him, she would do so decisively.
• “Really, it’s fine. My foot doesn’t hurt anymore. I just misstepped because I was careless, so I should bear the consequences myself. Thank you for your concern, Patrick,” she said firmly.
• “Such a formal explanation…” Patrick chuckled. “My ego’s big enough to survive it.”