Chapter 270

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As dusk settled in, the city lit up. Neon signs and headlights stretched down the long, busy roads like a river of

light.

When I drove up to the restaurant, the old–fashioned lanterns hanging at the entrance made the place feel calm and almost timeless, a quiet spot away from the city rush.

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I thought Nathan hadn’t arrived yet. But when I walked in with my tennis racket, I saw him standing off to the side in the smoking area, holding a cigarette between his fingers.

He looked surprised to see me, then quickly put out his cigarette and walked over.

The overhead light was almost blinding, shining down on Nathan as he looked at me with his eyes half–lidded, his long lashes drooping just a little. He had that easygoing vibe.

“You’re here early,” Nathan said with a smile.

“Not as early as you,” I said, seeing no one else around, and handed him the tennis racket. “It’s for you. Thanks for

the necklace last time.”

Nathan looked a little surprised, then he smiled. “Thanks, I really like it.”

His quick, warm response made my mood soar. Suddenly, everything around me looked a little more beautiful.

I didn’t know what would be a good return gift, so it’s

mind,” I said.

Nathan replied. “Anything from you, I

or serious, he was just so captivating. I almost got lost in

are

take you in,” Nathan said. That’s when I realized he was still rocking a sharp

frame and that powerful

Once we stepped into

day at work, all I wanted was to kick back and do

flipped through the menu, smiling as he asked, “What do you feel like eating? Want to stick with the usual, or try

for something new,”

the menu, and

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carried a lot more meaning than it seemed. By the

burned. I hoped Nathan didn’t think I was talking about switching up my taste

Nathan finished ordering, the room fell quiet. When I looked up

me the whole time.

busy at work lately?”

at the hotel

Mr. Holcomb every day?” Nathan asked,

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