Chapter 1943

The bodyguard nodded and said, "I once had a girlfriend I really cared about. She liked me too, but due to issues with our families, things got complicated." The bodyguard spoke as if it were nothing, but Nathaniel understood the depth of that pain all too well. "Time has passed, and I've come to terms with it. It's still a regret, though. I haven't had a new girlfriend since. One, because I can't forget her, and it wouldn't be fair to someone new. Two, sometimes it doesn't matter if we're together anymore. As long as she's happy, that's enough for me." Nathaniel listened thoughtfully. Indeed, it was comforting to know that someone was doing well, even if you were not together. However, he could not see Mavis, nor did he know how she was or if she was happy. He felt like a failure. The next day, they arrived at the next tourist destination. The guide said, "This area is a newly developed zone featuring both farms and ranches. Mr. Nicholls, you can see how these estates