There was a hint of sadness in Nathan’s eyes. “Don’t look at me like that. I lost a lot of close family. That’s why I realized life’s short and can end anytime. So I want to spend my limited

time doing what I love.”

4 froze for a moment, realizing Nathan had a tough past. I whispered, “Sorry, I didn’t mean

to sound rude.”

Nathan shook his head, “I know,”

The mood got a little heavy. Just then, our appetizer arrived. We ate quietly without talking

much. But I suspected Nathan wanted me to take him home because he was eager to move

up fast.

I thought it was funny. I glanced up, and Nathan was looking at me too. My heart skipped a few beats for no reason, and I didn’t dare glance at him again.

After we finished the gruel, it was already past midnight, so we each went home. After a

long, busy day, having a good–looking guy around to lift my spirits made life feel a lot better

all of a sudden.

Nathan’s sad eyes, I felt that maybe losing close family

less and focus more on health and the

was Monday, and all the meetings were at the company. I got

just knew me as Jared’s wife. Now, they politely called me “Ms. Murphy“. That kind of recognition slowly built up

now, and Tracy’s legendary status seemed over. No one talked about Tracy anymore. Even some of her team members had switched over to Amy. Amy was good at

me that Jared and Amy didn’t have any rumors about them dating, mainly because Jared traveled for work without Amy,

Amy asked me about Jared’s preferences, I refused

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it up again. But I could tell she got a

looked straight at me. Seeing him, I suddenly remembered that Warner had said Jared repeatedly played the song I liked, I didn’t even remember which

Warner said Jared seemed calm on the outside but had a lot on his mind. Maybe that was true. He was that kind of person.

tasks, and then decided to ask Jared if I could work at the hotel unless there was an important meeting at the company. Otherwise, I’d work

was talking business with Amy. I planned to

me and said, “I’m talking to Mr. Holcomb

“About what?” I asked.

a new branch of the hotel

the hotel,

expect they had started looking

suited to be treated as fixed assets, used to further develop the hotel business. I hadn’t expected that Jared wanted

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