But clearly, the thoughtful gifts she had carefully picked out were nothing more than props for Felix's grand gestures to others. He despised her so much that he probably felt disgusted even receiving her gifts.

Carol wandered around the living room, spotting that every single one of her presents was there. She couldn't help but laugh at it, and her laughter peeled out genuinely.

Nathan stood before her, a bundle of nerves, now regretting not having bought a house in Greenfield. Then, at least, he wouldn't have had to watch Carol sit in his cramped living room. She was born with a silver spoon, rightfully nurtured by privilege and wealth, not meant to be in his rundown backyard.

Nathan was yearning for a woman's touch. He wasn't a head-turner like Felix; his features were too ordinary, easily lost in a crowd. When he got that car, swoman at the office started looking his way. He had his fun a few times, but soon she left him for not being able to afford other luxuries.

to Crystalbrook Valley, and upon his

in as a manager. His

with that thought.

to Felix, but since Felix had gained so much and didn't care for Carol, why not let her choose for herself? Nathan knew where he stood with Carol. Without the Miller family's crisis, a beauty and heiress like her wouldn't have given him the tof day. The price tag on her casual handbag was more than he could earn

talk to Carol, share a roof with her. Nathan might not have been the most capable at work, but he excelled in devotion. If Carol showed the slightest interest, he was ready to be her

of Carol lounging on the

in the kitchen?" "Decent enough." After

to bother Maja, who was now peacefully expecting her baby to be born; she didn't want her to have any mood swing. So she decided to stay, which seemed like a fine option.

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