Chapter 75

Nathan seemed like he was holding back, trying to keep his feelings in check. It was clear he wanted to make a move.

I wasn’t dumb. He never hid that he liked me. He probably thought this was a good chance, but since I was married, he didn’t want to make things awkward for me. And he didn’t want to lose his gentleman’s reputation.

I waited for two seconds and saw that the elevator was almost there. Turns out, he was even more shy than I was. My mind was flooded with sad memories from my previous life. I knew I was about to mess up tonight.

Nathan was like a loyal, well–behaved dog waiting for me to kiss him. I couldn’t let my dog feel disappointed or sad.

Just as I was about to lean in, the elevator dinged and stopped. The doors opened, and a man carrying a child stepped out.

I quickly pushed Nathan aside and moved to the other side. Nathan steadied himself with his hand. The elevator light hit his face, and I saw the hurt and disappointment there.

didn’t

hurt. His handsome face was flushed. He closed

I said

or seven people rushed in on the 13th floor. I froze at first.

closer,” someone

smell of his Dylan Blue cologne was stronger. Maybe because I was dressed a little more flirty, two men who

the elevator, keeping

tall, too, but only 6 feet. The elevator went down. I felt the man above me breathing heavier. I felt embarrassed. I blinked slowly and put my hands between

nudged Nathan. He snapped out of it, hid the longing look in his eyes, and stepped aside

said quickly, “I’m leaving. See you.” The night air was thick and warm. Summer

years, Jared would arrange for someone to take us on trips abroad. Sometimes we stayed inside the country. Either way, Jared never neglected his daughter. I was

take the kids. He could take Yvonne wherever he wanted. I wasn’t going to

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