Tyler walked up behind me, and rested his hand on my side.-How are you feeling? He asked.-It...still...hurts. I said.-He nodded, running his hand down to my stomach, gently.-We gotta leave now, if we're gonna make the appointment. He said.-.......I frowned, looking down at the fence, as he lowered his hand.-....Aw, babe, you KNOW you have to get checked out!-This has been going on for way too long! He said.-I KNOW......b-but...what if it's serious...Tyler!? I exclaimed.-Your saying you would rather stay this way?....-Is that what you want? He said, furrowing his eyebrows.-Of course not, but I don't think the doctor can help me either!!! I exclaimed.-He glared at me, shaking his head.-Come on!-We're gonna be late! He said, turning-
At that point, I was starting to get out of breath.-W-Wait, just....wait! I exclaimed.-He turned, his expression softened, as I looked down, trying to catch my breath.-I-Isa...Isa, sit down. He said, helping me onto the bench.-He sat down next to me, with a sigh, as he buried his face in his hands.-
A couple seconds passed, before he looked at me again.-Look, I'm...I'm sorry.-But...I.....I don't want this to run your life...Isa!-...You used to be able to run half the block without stopping....now...you can't stand for more then five minutes, without loosing your breath!-Tears filled my eyes.-This ISN'T a stomach ache, something's WRONG.-You know that!****
When Chef Margot loses her beloved restaurant to her cheating ex-fiance, her best friend, single dad Nathan, steps in with an unexpected offer to help her start over. As they collaborate, sparks fly-but can they overcome their complicated pasts for a chance at real love?
Season 4 of The Mechanic
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Margot Taylor thought she had it all: a thriving restaurant and a fiance she adored. But her world crumbled when her fiance abruptly cancelled their wedding and claimed ownership of her cherished restaurant. With her career in tatters and her heart broken, Margot is forced to start over.
Enter Nathan Davis, her loyal best friend and a single dad chasing big dreams of his own. As a partner in the multibillion-pound auto business, Nathan offers her a lifeline-a chance to open a new eatery on the grounds of his new mechanic shop.
As Margot pours her heartbreak into a new dream, her friendship with Nathan deepens into something much more electric. But their growing happiness is threatened when Nathan's ex-wife returns, determined to take their daughter away and upend the new couple's relationship. Caught in chaos, Margot must decide if she has the strength to fight for the life she's building...or let the wounds of her past ruin her future.
Content warning: This story contains depictions of eating disorders that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.
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