The moment the words left Natalie's mouth, the atmosphere instantly shifted.Benjamin didn't speak. It took him a while before he finally stubbed out the cigarette and said, "I want to marry her."Bella sprayed the bite of watermelon she'd just eaten. "What? I must've misheard. Are you talking about marrying Cheryl?"Oh, my lord. You didn't propose to her in 11 years, and now you're suddenly ready to marry. Can you believe it, Natalie?"Natalie didn't answer the question. Instead, she said, "It's not just about what you want because she has to be willing to marry you, too. If a woman truly lets go, that means she's utterly disappointed. You have to tear your heart out to win her back, and even that doesn't work for every woman."Benjamin looked at Natalie and was abruptly reminded of what Cheryl had once said.Natalie would never forgive Jason, just like the way Cheryl would never look back. In a way, Natalie and Cheryl were cut from the same cloth—decisive, clear about loving or
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