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Standing On Shaky Ground

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Nathalie hesitated for a moment before finally opening up. "It's my ex-boyfriend, Ethan Whitlock," she confessed, her voice tinged with vulnerability and longing.

Sophia's eyes widened with surprise. "Ethan? Ethan Whitlock? Don't tell me you want him back. But Why on earth would you want him back?" she questioned, puzzled by Nathalie's sudden desire to reconnect with her former flame.

A mischievous smile played on Nathalie's lips as she leaned in closer to Sophia. "Well, Sophia, he's become incredibly handsome and incredibly rich," she revealed, a glimmer of excitement in her eyes. "I thought he'd never be able to claim his parents' property when we were together. After all, he was just a nerdy guy back then. But now, everything has changed."

Concern etched across her face, Sophia probed further, wanting to understand Nathalie's intentions. "Nathalie, what do you plan to do now? Is Ethan Whitlock really all you need to get your life back on track?"

Nathalie's eyes gleamed with determi
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