Chapter 620

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At half past six, Nathan showed up, arms loaded with bags–he looked like he was moving in.

That’s the perk of having a big shot as a friend–even the stuff they just grab on a whim ends up being a surprise.

“Wow, Uncle Nathan, you brought so many presents!” Yvonne, that little six–year–old, always seemed to have a soft spot for Nathan.

“Happy Lantern Festival, Yvonne! Uncle Nathan brought you something too,” Nathan said, picking out two bags just for her.

“Wait, you didn’t bring me homework for winter break, did you?” Yvonne asked, showing off her gap–toothed grin.

Nathan laughed. “Nope, just a backpack and a plushie.”

Yvonne took a look inside and lit up. “Thanks, Uncle Nathan!”

I glanced at Yvonne’s backpack–yep, that was a Louis Vuitton tag—and instantly felt a headache coming on.

Nathan better not be filling this kid’s head with big dreams. She’s still so little, and already getting gifts this pricey? She’ll be a handful when she grows up.

Nathan walked over and brushed his fingers lightly across my cheek. “You’ve got some flour right here.”

I was totally dressed for a night in–snug beige sweater, blue checkered apron, and my hair just loosely tied back, messy strands framing my face.

Completely makeup–free, just bare–faced.

aren’t into this full–on housewife look, so I was low–key

and for a moment, there was a

so gentle tonight,”

was caught off guard. Wait, what? I’d gone out of my way to look plain and homely, and

for a second. I remembered seeing on TikTok that after chasing all those glamorous, high–maintenance types, big shots sometimes end up falling for the down–to–earth

I’ll make you

handle it,” Nathan said as he reached over and

I was speechless.

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guy actually offering to do the

:

was so familiar with my place, he even knew where I kept

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bunch of gifts earlier that day, but tonight he just

is that for me?” Yvonne spotted it right

in and saw Nathan in the kitchen, waiting for the water to boil for coffee. He went

when I saw

blinked in surprise. “Oh, it’s for Mom! Mom, hurry

forced a laugh. “Nah, I’m good. My

glancing over at all the big bags Nathan had brought–probably stuffed with designer

face fell as he sauntered over to the kitchen doorway, leaning lazily against the frame. “Nathan,

“Not

every single day, Nathan. What are you really after?” Jared asked, his

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