Because of everything that had happened with Sky, Charlotte and William remained in low spirits.


    Natalie led them out of the enforcement office and took them to a nearby coffee shop.


    "Mom. Dad, I believe that Sky will truly change this time. We should have faith in him."


    She ordered coffee for both of them.


    Natalie wasn''t particrly good atforting people, but at the very least, she wanted to ease her parents'' emotions.


    "Sky and I talked. He genuinely understands his mistakes, and he deeply regrets them. As for Sophia, you don''t have to worry about her. I will do my best to pull her out of the mud."


    "Good." Charlotte wiped her eyes, holding back the tears threatening to spill. "Sweetie, go on and take care of your own things. Don''t worry about your dad and


    me.


    "We''re not that fragile. We''re just a little sad right now, but we''ll adjust soon enough. When Sophia recovers, your father and I n to invite her over as a guest."


    "That''s not a good idea," William interrupted Charlotte. "The Walker residence doesn''t hold good memories for her. We bought several vis for Nat, didn''t we? We can invite her there instead."


    "Oh, right." Charlotte nodded quickly. "How could I forget? I wasn''t thinking properly.


    "Yes, she shouldn''te to the Walker residence. She really shouldn''t."


    "It''s alright, Mom. You don''t need to me yourself." Natalie hugged Charlotte. "Sophia just sent me a message. I need to head to the hospital. Dad, make sure to keep Momrpany."


    "Go on. Don''t worry about us." William watched Natalie with pride.


    His real daughter was nothing like Emma.


    Natalie was calm and independent. She wasn''t overly emotional and was difficult to get close to, but once someone entered her heart, she would treat them kindly.


    She had grown up in such a difficult environment with the Langleys, yet she had still turned out so well.


    William felt both proud and deeply sorrowful. His daughter was meant to be pampered, cherished, and surrounded by happiness.


    But... At least it wasn''t toote.


    If not for Victor posting Natalie''s information on the missing person website, they might never have found her.


    For that reason, after forcing Victor and his family to kneel in apology, William and Charlotte had let them off. They would be fine as long as they behaved


    themselves and never caused trouble for Natalie again.


    "Mom, Dad, I''ll be going now."


    "Alright, take care."


    Natalie hugged both of them before turning and leaving the coffee shop.


    Half an hourter, Natalie arrived at the hospital.


    Sophia''s condition had improved, but she still spent most of her time sleeping. Samantha was also fast asleep.


    Meanwhile, Zachary was seated on the couch, reading a book. Hearing the knock, he immediately stood up. "Ms. Walker, you''re here."


    "Mr. Holt, you haven''t gone home yet?"


    "No."


    Natalie nced around the hospital room. By the bed and by the window, two vases of sunflowers had been ced.


    Sunflowers-the flower of silent love.


    "These sunflowers are quite beautiful," Natalie remarked with a smile. "How is Sophia doing?"


    "Do you like them? I brought them," Zachary feplied with a slight smile. "Sophia''s condition has improved, but she still needs time to recover.


    It''ll take a while before she''s fully back to normal."


    "That''s true. She needs proper rest." Natalie walked to the window, gently picking


    up one of the sunflowers and bringing it close to her nose.


    "Mr. Holt, what made you think of bringing sunflowers for Sophia?"


    "Sophia likes Sunflowers," Zachary answered naturally. "As her psychologist, I know all her preferences. When someone is unwell giving them flowers or


    gifts they like can help lift the


    spirits."


    "She likes sunflowers?" Natalie tilted her head slightly, curiosity shing in her eyes as she studied Zachary.


    "Yes." Zachary remained calm andposed, betraying no emotion. "If you don''t believe me, you can ask her when she wakes up."


    "No need. I was just curious." Natalie smiled, brushing her fingers lightly over the petals before letting the matter drop.


    "Ms. Walker, will you continue following up on Sophia''s case?"


    Natalie thought for a moment. "I''ll have someone oversee it, but by then, I may not be in Dithoria."


    "Oh? Where are you going?"


    "Amberton."


    Zachary was silent for a moment, then nodded slowly. "Sophia trusts you a great deal. When she woke up, she told me that you saved her. She''s always been so afraid.


    "She thought there were things she would never be able to resolve, yet you solved them effortlessly. She''s very grateful to you, Ms. Walker."


    "You mean the situation where she pretended to be Marcus'' savior?"


    "Yes. She ced too heavy of a burden on herself. It really wasn''t such a serious matter."


    "But as Sophia''s psychologist, are you really allowed to tell me this?"


    "Sophia wanted me to tell you." Zachary''s voice was calm and gentle. "Besides, I haven''t been a psychologist for a while now."


    Natalie blinked in surprise. "When did you stop?"


    "The day Sophia told me that Marcus knew she wasn''t his true savior."


    Natalie was momentarily speechless. So, Zachary had been waiting for this moment all along?


    "Ms. Walker, you sincerely hope for Sophia''s happiness, don''t you?"


    "Of course." Natalie nodded without hesitation. "I want her to be happy more than anyone else."


    Zachary smiled, his voice growing even softer. "So do I."


    "Then..." Natalie hesitated before asking, "You stopped being her psychologist. Was it so that while I''m away, you could be her support?"


    "Yes. Sophia and I have known each other for years. We may no longer have a doctor-patient rtionship, but we''re still friends. If a friend is in trouble, I should help them, don''t you think?"


    Natalie was momentarily speechless. She had to admit, Zachary was good with words. He spoke so wlessly that she couldn''t find any reason to refute him. But the fact that he liked Sophia... That was what made her uneasy.


    He knew everything about Sophia—all of her hardships, her suffering, her past. If


    his love was genuine, then those memories would only make him cherish her


    more.


    But the human heart was fickle. Who could guarantee that in a future argument, he wouldn''t use her past to hurt her?


    "Ms. Walker, I''m a man of integrity." Zachary watched as Natalie furrowed her brow, then smiled slightly before continuing, "I have deep sympathy for women who have suffered misfortune.


    "My mother always taught me-kind words can warm the coldest winter, but cruel words can cut deeper than any de. Never do to others what


    you wouldn''t want done to yourself. No matter how angry you are some


    things should never be said."


    Natalie was at a loss for words at the moment. She hadn''t even said much, yet


    Zachary had already made his stance abundantly clear.