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.

Sonny’s villa was just a short walk away, and

along with their partners, made their way

left to clean

task would have been shared; Lucinda would chat with him and

tonight, after dinner, Lucinda retreated to her room, leaving Nathan to deal with the aftermath of the evening alone—a clear signal that

Nathan quietly resigned himself

he

slightly open, casting a sliver of light

pushed the door wider and saw Lucinda sitting cross-legged on the bed, absorbed

Nathan was perplexed.

him? Was

intend to give him a

door

in to

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