Chapter 74

Chapter 74

Right then, Zachary, wearing an apron and holding a spatula, came running over excitedly. “Mr. Hallman, Ms. Murphy, thanks for coming. You two, make yourselves comfortable. Melissa, go ahead and take care of our guests. Just three more dishes to finish up.”

I gave Melissa a teasing look. When Zachary called her Melissa, it sounded so cheesy. The tough, strong Melissa blushed all of a sudden.

With Nathan by my side, I didn’t dare tease her, so I politely sat down on the couch. Melissa got busy making coffee for us. Nathan was calm and collected.

When he reached for the coffee with his long, pale fingers, the veins on the back of his hand showed clearly. My heart skipped a beat.

“I’ll go help Zachary. You two relax,” Melissa said, leaving us alone.

Nathan glanced toward the kitchen at the happy couple and smiled. “They look really happy.”

I looked too. Zachary cooked while Melissa washed dishes. The sounds of pots and pans clanging gave off a warm, homey vibe.

Seeing this, I suddenly thought of my previous life, how I was always alone in the kitchen. Jared wouldn’t even come in to grab a bowl, let alone share that kind of couple closeness.

someone who

from Caelora. His pork’s the

I laughed. I’d heard men in Caelora were known to be very attentive, but I wasn’t sure if that

looked down and calmly sipped my coffee. Nathan seemed to feel

come,” Nathan

looked at him sincerely. “I trust

at me in surprise.

and not scheming.” Nathan was a science geek with clear eyes, not

a bit underestimated. He lowered his voice.

smiled at him. “We’re just friends. No need to dig too deep. As long as

said no more. Dinner was great. Zachary and Melissa were outgoing and talkative.

I blurted out, “I wish you a happy marriage and lots

protested, blushing hard and giving me

thanked me. “Thanks for the blessing, Ms. Murphy.

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