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.

panicked earlier because I didn’t expect anyone in the

face was flushed. He closed his eyes and

do anything wrong,” I said with a

I thought that was the end of it, but then six or seven people rushed in on the 13th floor.

someone

back, and I ended up standing close to Nathan. The smell of his Dylan Blue cologne was stronger. Maybe because I was dressed a little more flirty, two men who got on

of the elevator, keeping anyone from

tall, too, but only 6 feet. The elevator went down. I felt the man above me breathing

Once everyone left, the elevator was empty. “Let’s go.” I gently nudged Nathan. He snapped out of it,

night air was thick and warm. Summer was on its way. That

trips abroad. Sometimes we stayed inside the country. Either way,

kids. He could take Yvonne wherever

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