Chapter 351

Chapter 351

Standing in front of this devoted man, I felt momentarily at a loss. I couldn’t accept his love.

Nathan seemed to see right through me. He let out a soft laugh, trying to sound casual. “Sorry, I don’t want to put any pressure on you. Actually, love has a deeper meaning–sometimes it’s about helping the other person find happiness.”

I blinked, caught off guard.

Nathan sighed softly. “I won’t ask too much of you. Honestly, I’m already content with how things are between us.”

“Thank you for understanding,” I said, genuinely grateful. I really didn’t want any pressure from a relationship right now.

So maybe love doesn’t have to be all–consuming–just enough to keep things comfortable, leaving room to breathe and not tying anyone down.

The trip to Shaville was set, and I dove headfirst into work. I was brainstorming ideas nonstop and running from one meeting to the next, but my job really fired me up. I had way more energy than I ever did in my previous life.

Work kept me fulfilled and too busy to get lost in my own thoughts. My Englysian got way better just from talking with people all the time, and honesty, that made me pretty proud.

Before I knew it, September rolled around, and Yvonne was starting first grade.

one of Hachester’s top international schools, and Jared had made sure every detail was

before Yvonne’s first day, I made

and couldn’t wait to show them off to me, grinning from ear to

new school and meeting new friends. Yvonne was definitely ahead of most kids her age–more mature, and

piano piece and

those videos, I was struck by how much she’d learned in what felt

had no idea if Amy had made any progress with him. I’d only

time.

called

Yvonne’s sake, please don’t turn me down, okay?” Jared’s tone was much

With that, I nodded.

a nice restaurant, and when I arrived with Yvonne,

mom and Quinn aren’t coming?” I asked, thinking when he said family dinner, he meant everyone would be

the three of

and Aunt Quinn since they don’t really get

at Jared,

a nice dinner with you and Yvonne. If they came, it’d turn into a battlefield. Even if you didn’t argue, they’d still find

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