Chapter 33 : Untangling Emotions

*Lexie’s POV*

Natasha's voice is firm as she shares her decision. "I have to go back, if I really want this fashion show to happen, that is..."

"Of course, Tasha," I say, trying to hide the worry in my voice. "You've worked so hard for this. You're going to be amazing."

"Thanks, Lex," she replies with a small smile that doesn't quite reach her eyes. "We will see… if I can handle the pressure."

"Hey," I reassure her, touching her arm gently. "You're Natasha Reynolds. You can do anything."

"Thanks, Lex," she says again, more softly this time. She turns away, and I feel a pang of guilt for not being able to support her as much as I wish I could right now.

“Dad,” she says softly as she looks at Noland and he gets closer to her. “I will keep in touch.”

With that, Natasha walks away and she leaves me and Noland alone in the room with my mother.