Chapter 296

Chapter 296

I had to keep reminding myself–I was single now, and being single meant freedom. Freedom to be with someone I liked. Nathan was good–looking, tall, and lean.

He was my type. I heard the secret to living a long life was to look at hot guys more often, so I guessed I was laying the groundwork for living to a hundred by hanging out with him.

Thinking about how I kicked the bucket in my fifties in my old life, I felt salty. As I led Nathan into the apartment complex, his handsome face seemed a bit awkward, almost like he was

shy.

Was this his first time going home with a woman? I was surprised to have this thought. This

must be my queen mode.

“Should I pick up some fruit for your place? I didn’t bring a gift,” Nathan said, looking a little

awkward. He’d come in a rush, but he didn’t forget his etiquette–showing up without some gifts made him feel uneasy.

I grinned and teased, “If you feel bad, just be the gift yourself.”

Nathan just stared at me, lost for words.

My cheeks burned at my boldness, so I quickly laughed it off. “Just kidding. We know each

so well already, no need to

relaxed, and his eyes seemed to shine even brighter.

at me, there was unmistakable warmth in

my place. These are my spares, so you’ll have to make do,” I said, chucking him a pair of

staring at

can run downstairs and grab you a new pair. Pretty sure the shop downstairs is still open,”

go buy them,” Nathan mumbled under his

to pick up anything else, go ahead,” I said,

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and I couldn’t meet his

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me to buy?” Nathan asked, looking innocent, missing

Since he didn’t get it, I might as well drop it–no point in making myself look

out,

gave my cheeks a little slap, feeling

crash on my floor? Did he find my

What a wooden head.

up some fruit and fixed us some

later, he came back, slipped on the new slippers, and walked

cup,” I said, gesturing to the

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