Chapter 2026

Massage?

The mention of a massage made Nathan tense up; his hand clenched as he anticipated what felt more like an impending interrogation, or even a rebuke rather than relaxation.

He sighed silently, mentally bracing himself for what might come after dinner.

As Lucinda shifted the conversation, the dinner table once again erupted with laughter and the cheerful clinking of glasses.

The dinner stretched on.

The gathering finally wrapped up around nine thirty.

Sonny, appearing intoxicated, started rambling.

He reminisced about his ten years living alone on the fringes at the border, shedding tears and expressing his gratitude towards Nathan.

villa was just a short walk away, and Luisa sweetly guided

along with their partners, made their way

clean the chaotic kitchen

a task would have been shared; Lucinda would chat

of the evening alone—a clear signal that she might be using this task as a subtle form of

resigned himself to cleaning

later, he cautiously returned

casting a sliver of

bed, absorbed in her

Nathan was perplexed.

him? Was she

genuinely intend to

door

leaned in

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