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"Why?" Natalie somehow managed to ask.

But behind that single why were so many questions she wanted to ask him. Why are you doing this to me? You said you'd stand by my side, so why are you going against me? So many whys stirred her mind.

"Is doing it for my sake not enough? This will be the last time I'm asking you to forgive them," she heard him say.

Once more, Natalie fell silent.

"Nat?" Albert's voice came through again.

Natalie's hand clutched the cellphone tightly as she finally said, "Alright," and hung up the call.

Her eyes turned moist, but she stopped herself from shedding a single tear.

She dialed Daniel's number and told him to withdraw the case.

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