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.

lan transferred him to Crystalbrook Valley, and upon his return,

him in as

comfort himself with that thought.

knew where he stood with Carol. Without the Miller

a roof with her. Nathan might not have been the most capable at work, but he excelled in devotion. If Carol showed the

Carol lounging on the couch, his heart

in the kitchen?"

any mood swing. So she decided to stay, which seemed like a fine option. "Sure, go ahead. I fancy sshrimp." A gleam sparked in Nathan's eyes;

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