Chapter 15 - Nathan And Emily Redefine Their Relationship
Nathan had always protected Emily by hovering.
After the ballroom, he became worse.
Security escorts.
Daily calls.
Requests for her schedule.
Emily finally confronted him.
“You’re doing a nicer version of control.”
Nathan looked hurt.
“I’m trying to keep you safe.”
“I know.”
That was the problem.
Ryan tried to control the story around her.
Vanessa tried to control her through humiliation.
Nathan, out of love, was beginning to control her through protection.
Different motive.
Same loss of autonomy.
Nathan backed off.
He apologized.
Their relationship improved.
Emily started telling him more because she no longer feared every
problem would trigger an intervention.
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Nathan learned the difference between being available and taking over.
For a hotel owner used to solving crises, it was surprisingly difficult.
