“The Return” is a novel by Nicholas Sparks, published in 2007. It tells the story of Trevor, a young man who returns to his hometown in North Carolina after the death of his grandfather. While there, he falls in love with Natalie, the town sheriff.

The novel is a heartwarming tale of love, loss, and redemption. Trevor and Natalie are two people who have been hurt in the past, but they find solace and healing in each other’s arms. The novel is also set against the backdrop of a small town, which gives it a sense of community and warmth.

“The Return” is a popular novel that has been praised for its characters, setting, and story. It is a must-read for fans of Nicholas Sparks and romance novels in general.

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 “Don’t push me,” Natalie said angrily. Liam, who was sitting next to his mom, was also furious. Last time, this nasty Auntie had bullied him and his mother, and now she was looking for trouble again. He felt very angry, so he immediately stood up and kicked Cheryl’s leg.

“You are a bad woman! I won’t allow you to bully my Mommy,” Cheryl had not expected him to kick her. She immediately scolded him, “You little brat! I’ll teach you a lesson.” She raised her hand to hit him, but Natalie quickly stopped her and slapped her in the face.

“What right do you have to discipline my son? Get lost!” The slap was hard and caused Cheryl’s face to turn red. Her entire life, no one had ever dared to lay a hand on her. She cried to Nick, “She slapped me! I only wanted to discipline Liam, but she slapped me.”

Seeing that Cheryl was being bullied, Nick’s face darkened. He said coldly, “Natalie, that was too much. Apologize to Cheryl right now.”

“You’re asking me to apologize to her? Don’t be ridiculous!” She wouldn’t budge. She felt disgusted just looking at Nick’s face. Nick saw that she was being stubborn, and he felt a bit awkward.

“Natalie, the reason I’m still talking to you so patiently is because of our past relationship. Don’t push your luck.” She found this amusing and raised her eyebrows in disdain. “When did I ask you to do that? You’d better stay away from me and get out of my sight.”

He saw the disgust in her eyes and knew he had hit a nerve. He understood that this Natalie was no longer the woman who had loved him so dearly. He was furious. He angrily grabbed her collar. “You really think I won’t hit you?”

Liam saw his mom being threatened and cried out, “If you hurt my mom, my dad won’t let you get away with it!” When Cheryl heard that, she snickered. “Your dad, Bryce Claire? He’s not even your father. Just because he’s rich, you can’t go around calling him dad. Who knows where you came from? You’re just a bastard.”

Although Liam didn’t understand all the words, he knew that Cheryl was mocking him for not having a father. He stood there in a daze, really hurt. Natalie instantly became angry and defensive. Liam was the most important person in her life. He had never been scolded like this. Didn’t Cheryl realize how much damage she was doing by saying those words to a child?

She was so enraged that she pushed Nick away, picked up a steak knife from the table, and held it against Cheryl’s neck. With bloodshot eyes, she said, “I dare you to say that one more time.” The scene immediately descended into chaos.

Cheryl had expected her sister to do such a thing, especially when she looked so fragile. For a moment, she didn’t dare to react. Meanwhile, at the other end of the restaurant, Bryce was watching the scene unfold. He had come in to eat with some friends, but he heard a commotion. When he looked over, he had seen the mother and child again. His eyes flashed, but he concealed his emotions at once. He lowered his head, wanting to mind his own business and not think about her. But then he overheard that they were once again being mocked and ridiculed.

From their conversation, it seemed that the reason Natalie had not left the country was most likely because she was being threatened by her family. He didn’t know why, but after hearing this, he realized that he had misunderstood her again and that she had not lied to him.

A strange feeling suddenly surged up in his heart, but she was still a stranger to him. He didn’t intend to help; he watched silently from the sidelines. His eyes widened when he saw Natalie holding a steak knife against her step-sister’s neck. Bryce never thought Natalie was capable of doing something like this when she was furious at that moment.

Samuel, who was sitting beside him, spotted what was going on and said excitedly, “Hey, that woman is very feisty!” Samuel was his good friend; the two of them had been friends since childhood. They were very close and spoke casually with each other. Bryce raised his glass and took a sip of red wine. He did not respond as he tasted the wine. Quite a few people in the restaurant turned their attention to Natalie.

Nick didn’t dare to react when he saw Cheryl being held at knifepoint. He could only shout, “Natalie, I’m warning you, put the knife down right now or I’ll call the police!” She shook her head. The knife in her hand moved closer to Cheryl. With a cold look in her eyes, she said, “Not possible unless she apologizes to Liam. I won’t let her go.”

Cheryl felt the sharp edge of the knife rubbing against her neck. She was extremely scared but said, “Go ahead, do it. I want to see just what you’re capable of. Nick, don’t worry about me, just call the police,” giving him a wink. Nick hesitated for a moment, but when he saw Cheryl’s anxious expression, he immediately took out his phone and called the police.

On the other side of the restaurant, Samuel watched this scene unfold and chuckled. His eyebrows curved slightly as he joked with Bryce, “Things are really getting interesting. When the police come, let me know if I should step in or not. I really like this woman’s feistiness, and look at that little boy next to her; he’s really cute.”

Samuel spoke the line with casualness, but Bryce gave a lot more attention to what he was saying. For some reason, when Bryce heard his words, he felt slightly uncomfortable. He raised his eyebrows and glanced at Samuel coldly, not realizing what his intentions were.

Samuel saw Bryce’s expression, and his whole body broke out in a cold sweat. To hide his embarrassment, he picked up his wine glass and took a sip. Whether it was intentional or not, his eyes were still looking in Natalie’s direction.

“Why is Bryce looking at me so coldly?” he thought. “Could it be that he knows this woman?” Soon, the police arrived. After they had inspected the restaurant, they understood the situation. The policeman walked up to Natalie and warned her, “Put the knife down. This is a restaurant.”

Natalie refused, even after the police arrived. She repeated what she had been saying, “Get her to apologize to Liam, or I won’t let her go.”

When the police officer heard this, he felt a bit lost and looked at his captain. He saw that the captain was losing patience and frowned. “If you don’t let her go, then we’ll have to use force,” the captain said.

Natalie tensed up, but she remained motionless in the face of the police’s threats. She brought the blade closer to Cheryl’s neck and said every word carefully, “I don’t care. She has to apologize to Liam first.”

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Natalie was enraged, and no one could stop her. Liam was the person she cared about the most. She had always taken care of him very well, but now Cheryl had insulted him and hurt him emotionally. She would never forgive her.

When Cheryl saw the police arrive, she became even cockier and had no intention of apologizing. The situation was at a standstill. The police were helpless. Just as they were about to restrain Natalie, Samuel stood up and walked over to them.

“Captain Bryant, what you were doing is wrong. This girl is clearly defending herself. How can you restrain her?” When Captain Bryant heard the voice, he recognized it as belonging to Samuel Hammond. He went up to him and greeted him respectfully.

“Mr. Hammond, you’re here? I didn’t see you.” Suddenly, he took note of what Samuel had said. He was a bit confused and asked, “Can you explain what you mean by that?”

If it was anyone else, the captain would have ignored them and done what he had to do. But this was not just anyone; it was Samuel Hammond. The captain had no choice but to listen.

No one noticed Bryce because he was sitting in the corner of the restaurant, not moving. Everyone cast their gazes on Samuel. He glanced at Natalie and said, “Captain Bryant, the thing is that this man and woman were bullying this woman and her son. So she is doing what she has to do to protect her child. Isn’t it unfair for you to take her away just because you’ve only listened to what other people have told you?”

His words were extremely casual, but the meaning in them was obvious. Captain Bryant realized now how the situation had come about. His face was stern and cold as he prepared to instruct his men to restrain Cheryl and Nick.

When Cheryl heard what Samuel had said, she immediately became anxious. “Who the hell are you? Stop making things up! If you turn the table on me, I’ll sue you.” Samuel sneered at her, and she couldn’t help but wince at his gaze. Then he said to the police, “If you don’t believe me, you can go and check the surveillance tapes. It will be obvious that they were the ones causing trouble. Everyone here witnessed it.”

When the other people in the restaurant heard this, they recalled what had happened. Indeed, this couple had provoked Natalie. They immediately confirmed it, “Yes, we saw them picking on her.” Nick and Cheryl became the targets.

Now the police had finally convinced Natalie to put down the knife, but she did not leave Cheryl and held her hands tightly at the back. Now that things had been cleared up, there was nothing for them to do. Nick didn’t want to embarrass himself any further, so he gave Cheryl a look and told her to leave. But Natalie refused to let her go.

Even though the situation had escalated to this point, Cheryl still had no intention of apologizing to Liam. She would never give in. Seeing the situation at a standstill, Samuel said, “You still haven’t apologized to the boy, and you want to leave?” The restaurant’s other patrons started to criticize Nick and Cheryl too. Nick stood there not knowing what to do. He pursed his lips and said nothing.

Cheryl was enraged by Samuel’s words to the point that she saw red. She had never imagined that someone would appear halfway through their argument and embarrass her like this.

Although Natalie had put down the knife, she was still holding Cheryl’s hand tightly, not wanting to leave her so easily.

However, Cheryl was adamant. She did not want to admit defeat and allow the other patrons to say whatever they wanted. She would not apologize. But Nick could not bear to stand there and face the criticism of so many people. When he looked at Natalie, there was a hint of complaint in his eyes. In the end, he had no choice but to lower his head and apologize.

“Liam, we’re sorry. We shouldn’t have said that to you,” Nick said.

“Hey, what are you doing? Why should we apologize to them?” Cheryl’s expression immediately changed when she heard Nick apologize. Having him apologize to the boy was much more embarrassing than apologizing herself.

Now that Nick had apologized to Liam, Natalie knew she couldn’t do anything else. She had intended to leave Cheryl, but when she heard Cheryl’s question, her eyes squinted dangerously. In a warning tone, she said, “Nick, you heard her. I wanted to let her go, but it seems she doesn’t want to leave. This doesn’t concern you.”

She looked hatefully at Cheryl and said very clearly, “You will apologize to Liam, or no one here will be able to save you.”

Cheryl felt the pain in her hands and let out a groan. She saw the police preparing to leave and felt very resentful. Natalie was determined, and Cheryl knew that Nick and the police would not help her. She had no choice but to reluctantly admit defeat. She glared at Liam and finally said, “I’m sorry. What are you sorry for? Say it clearly.”

Natalie would not accept the apology if it didn’t sound sincere. Cheryl was so furious that one could see the steam coming out of her ears. But since she had already said she was sorry, she took a deep breath to calm herself down and said, “Sorry, Liam. I didn’t mean what I said.”

Liam was shocked by his mother’s bravery. He idolized her. Natalie gave Cheryl a glance, satisfied at last that she had apologized properly. Liam didn’t feel hurt anymore, and Natalie was no longer angry. She released Cheryl.

“In the future, when you see me, walk the opposite way,” Natalie warned her with an icy glare. “I won’t let you off so easily next time.”

Cheryl wanted to retaliate, but Nick pulled her away. She left dejectedly, but before she did, she gave Natalie an angry look. The fiasco was finally over. Cheryl and Nick left the restaurant. Everyone returned to their seats and ignored Natalie. Before the police left, they said their goodbyes to Samuel.

Only then did Natalie remember the man who had helped her. She looked around for him, but he was nowhere to be found. She searched at the restaurant and finally found him in the VIP room.

Although she wasn’t sure why he had helped her, she thought it would be rude not to thank him directly. So she took Liam and walked into the room.

“Um, sir, I wanted to thank you for helping me earlier,” she said. Just as she finished speaking, she looked up and saw Brace sitting in the room. “Why is it always him?”

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Natalie froze on the spot when she saw Bryce. She was unable to react; the words she wanted to say were stuck in her throat. Running through her mind was the last conversation she had had with him a few days ago when she had told him she would be leaving the country.

Without realizing what she was doing, she pulled Liam close to her and took a couple of steps back. What if he thought she had been lying? He wouldn’t let her off easy, right?

Liam’s eyes lit up when he saw Bryce, and he quickly rushed over to him. He hugged his leg excitedly and said, “Dad, there you are! I missed you so much.” Samuel, who was sitting next to Bryce, was speechless when he heard what the little boy said.

He looked like a good boy, but Samuel wasn’t sure if he was joking or not. He had just called someone his dad, and that someone was Bryce. Everyone knew that Bryce was a cold-hearted man. Once someone had angered him, even if they were a child, they would not be spared.

Samuel quickly went over to Liam and said to him, “Little boy, you have the wrong person. This man isn’t your dad. You can’t go around calling him that so casually, alright?” He was about to squat down to Liam’s level, but the boy ignored him and stared at Bryce.

His expression was very pitiful. Samuel was a bit embarrassed to be ignored by the boy. He said to Bryce, “Bro, don’t get angry. Kids say the darnest things.” As he said this, he quietly gestured to Natalie to take her child away. Seeing that Bryce wasn’t angry yet, he felt a bit relieved. It would be unthinkable if he got angry because there would be nothing he could do.

Natalie understood what Samuel’s gestures meant, but she was slow to react because she still hadn’t recovered from the shock of seeing Bryce. She had said she was leaving the country, and now she felt as if he had caught her red-handed. Wasn’t this similar to digging your own grave? But there was nothing to be done now.

Hopefully, he wouldn’t think she was lying to him. She glanced at Bryce just as he looked at her as well. There was an unknown light shining in his eyes. She felt her scalp tingle as soon as their eyes met. That was it; she was a goner.

She had known he would be angry if he saw her again. She didn’t know why she cared whether he was angry or not. She quickly went up to Liam and pulled him away, but Bryce was quicker and picked the boy up and sat him on his lap.

Natalie and Samuel both looked at him in surprise. Bryce ignored them and asked Liam, “Did you have enough to eat?” Liam shook his head, indicating that he was still hungry. After all, who would be in the mood to eat when horrible people like that came into the restaurant?

Bryce immediately put his food down in front of Liam. He said, “Then eat some more. Don’t let yourself get hungry.” Liam was ecstatic. He had never eaten with his father before, and he was excited. Just as he was about to tuck in, he said to his stunned mother, “Mom, come and eat. Don’t let yourself get hungry.”

Natalie felt helpless. She knew it would be rude to refuse, so she could only bite the bullet and sit down next to Bryce. For a long while, she didn’t touch her fork. Samuel, who was still standing, finally came to his senses.

He looked at Bryce in surprise and asked, “What just happened?” Bryce was holding Liam on his lap. He looked coldly at Samuel and kept quiet. Bryce had not denied that Liam was his son, and this left Samuel in total shock.

Not only that, but he was hugging the boy as well. Could he really be… could he be this boy’s father? Samuel was on the verge of exploding, but he didn’t dare ask Bryce about it. So he sat quietly and secretly observed their interactions.

Natalie sat at the table and kept her head down. Bryce stared at her coldly, which made her very uncomfortable. She didn’t know what to say. What she really wanted now was to take Liam and run away. If this continued, she thought she would faint.

But Liam did not feel the tension between the two of them. He rolled his eyes and said cheekily, “Daddy, I missed you. Mommy has been bullied by bad people. I am not strong enough, and I couldn’t protect her.” He felt really sad, and he suddenly burst into tears as he thought of his mom being bullied.

Bryce’s heart softened. He was very concerned for Liam, so he said, “Tell me what happened.”

Liam gradually stopped crying. “It’s all because of my nasty Auntie,” he said.

“She didn’t let Mommy leave when we were at the airport, and when Mommy was looking for a job, they didn’t let anybody hire her. And today, they were mean to her. They caused a lot of trouble.”

Bryce frowned. When he’d overheard the argument, he’d guessed why Natalie hadn’t left the country, but now it was confirmed. He hadn’t known so many things were happening behind the scenes. No wonder this woman had applied for a job at the lousy Star Entertainment. Now the doubt in Bryce’s heart was resolved.

Although he did not respond to what Liam had said, the anger he felt in his heart disappeared. His attitude toward Natalie changed. He realized that she must have been too busy arguing to eat before, so he said, “You have something to eat too.”

Natalie waved her hands and said, “It’s all right, I’m full.” He must be joking. She had already troubled him enough. How could she bother him any longer, let alone eat with him? Bryce didn’t pay any attention to her. Instead, he raised his hand to get the waiter’s attention and ordered the dishes Natalie had been eating before. The waiter took the order and left.

What had just happened? Samuel was extremely shocked. It seemed they all knew each other. What sort of relationship did they have? And Bryce himself had ordered food for this woman. This was too far-fetched. He had been holding in his curiosity ever since Natalie came into the room, and he couldn’t stand it anymore. “Bro, is this your wife? Shouldn’t you introduce us?”

Natalie was embarrassed and blushed. Before Bryce could reply, she said, “Sir, you’ve misunderstood. I’m not Bryce’s wife. My name is Natalie, and this is my son, Liam. I came in here to thank you for helping me just now.”

“My name is Samuel Hammond, and forget it. There’s no need to worry about it,” Samuel replied politely to Natalie, but he kept looking at Bryce, waiting for him to respond.

The Return Novel Natalie and Bryce Episode 33

Here is a summary of Episode 33 of The Return:

The Return Novel Natalie and Bryce Episode 33: Natalie and Bryce

Natalie and Bryce are finally reunited after two years apart. They share a passionate kiss and hug, and Natalie can’t help but cry tears of joy. Bryce is just as happy to see her and tells her that he never gave up on her.

The two of them go back to Natalie’s house, where they talk for hours about everything that has happened in their lives since they last saw each other. They catch up on old times and share their hopes and dreams for the future.

As the night goes on, Natalie and Bryce’s feelings for each other grow stronger. They eventually end up making love, and it is clear that they are still very much in love with each other.

The next morning, Natalie and Bryce wake up happy and content. They both know that they want to be together, and they are determined to make their relationship work.

Here is some of the dialogue from the episode:

• Natalie: “I can’t believe you’re here. I thought I’d never see you again.”
• Bryce: “I never gave up on you, Natalie. I knew we’d find our way back to each other.”
• Natalie: “I love you, Bryce.”
• Bryce: “I love you too, Natalie.”

Here are some of the key moments from the episode:

• Natalie and Bryce reunite after two years apart.
• Natalie and Bryce share a passionate kiss and hug.
• Natalie and Bryce talk for hours about everything that has happened in their lives since they last saw each other.
• Natalie and Bryce make love.
• Natalie and Bryce wake up happy and content.

Overall, Episode 33 of The Return is a heartwarming and emotional episode that sees Natalie and Bryce finally reunited after two years apart. The episode is well-written and acted, and it will surely leave fans of the show eager to see what happens next.

I hope this summary is helpful. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

The Return Novel Natalie and Bryce Episode 34

The Return is a captivating novel that follows the intertwined lives of Natalie and Bryce, two individuals who are brought together by an extraordinary event. As their paths intersect, they must confront the challenges of their pasts and the uncertainties of their futures.

The Return Novel Natalie and Bryce Episode 34:

In episode 34, Natalie and Bryce’s relationship deepens as they navigate the complexities of their newfound connection. Natalie struggles to reconcile her feelings for Bryce with her lingering doubts about his motives. Meanwhile, Bryce grapples with his own inner turmoil, torn between his love for Natalie and his fear of losing her.

As the stakes rise, Natalie and Bryce must decide whether to trust each other and face the unknown together, or succumb to the forces that threaten to tear them apart.

Key Moments:

• Natalie and Bryce share a tender moment of intimacy, deepening their bond.
• Natalie confronts Bryce about his past, questioning his honesty.
• Bryce’s past actions come back to haunt him, threatening to destroy his relationship with Natalie.

Emotional Resonance:

Episode 34 is a powerful exploration of love, trust, and betrayal. The characters’ emotions are vividly portrayed, drawing the reader into their inner turmoil. The episode concludes with a cliffhanger that leaves the reader eager for more, anticipating the resolution of Natalie and Bryce’s intertwined destinies.

The Return Novel: Natalie and Bryce Episode 35

Natalie and Bryce were walking hand-in-hand along the beach. The sun was setting, casting a warm glow over the sand and water. Natalie turned to Bryce and smiled.

“I’m so glad we came here,” she said.

“Me too,” Bryce replied. “It’s beautiful.”

They continued walking in silence for a few moments, enjoying the serenity of the moment.

“I love you, Bryce,” Natalie said suddenly.

Bryce stopped walking and looked at her.

“I love you too, Natalie,” he said.

They leaned in and kissed each other. The kiss was long and passionate.

When they finally pulled away, Bryce said, “I never want to lose you again.”

Natalie nodded.

“Me neither,” she said.

They walked on until they reached a small pier. They sat down on the end of the pier and watched the waves crashing against the shore.

After a while, Natalie said, “I’m glad you told me about your past.”

Bryce nodded.

“I was scared to tell you,” he admitted. “I didn’t want you to think I was a monster.”

Natalie reached out and took his hand.

“You’re not a monster,” she said. “You’re just a man who’s been hurt.”

Bryce smiled.

“Thank you,” he said.

They sat in silence for a few more minutes, enjoying the peace and quiet.

Then, Bryce stood up and said, “Come on. Let’s go home.”

Natalie stood up and took his hand. They walked back along the beach, hand-in-hand, the setting sun casting a long shadow behind them.

The End