Felix stood before her, leaning in slowly, his hand reaching out to brush a stray lock of hair from her face.

"She'll be cooped up for the next two months," he said. Seemed like this was the way how he handled it.

Carol couldn't help but chuckle. Wasn't this just another way of protecting Listina? After all, she had just been through the wringer with Maja. If Listina

kept making waves, Maja’s people were bound to not let her off the hook.

So, she had to be tucked away, safe from the possibility of rubbing someone the wrong way and getting another slap.

Carol didn't bother arguing. She simply continued scrolling through her phone. She texted Nathan.

[Craving shrimp, the jumbo kind.]

Nathan was always quick to reply. To Carol, it was a gof sorts, sending him messages even during her restless late-night hours.

But no matter the time, Nathan was always prompt with his response.

Carol almost believed he was just sitting there, waiting for her texts without ever blinking. Still, she couldn't shake the playful intent; this guy was no

different from Felix, each with their own agenda.

[I'll pick sup. How about I also make a roast chicken to help you recharge? When will you be over?]

[Leaving now.]

After sending the message, she stood up, tossed her phone into her purse, and headed for the door with it.

Felix's grip on her wrist stopped her, "Where to?"

"Hanging out with Maja."

he loosened his grip, his eyelashes fluttering downwards, "I'll have the chef whip up something

need; I'll eat

wrapping his arms around her waist. Carol's heart skipped

"I know

misunderstanding, Mr.

waist, still not intending to let go.

he

or friends, so it was up to Carol to decide on the guest

not. I don't want too many people

visibly darkened his expression. He didn't respond, and just stared at

to witness his reaction; she simply

chauffeur reporting back to Felix, she arrived at Nathan's new place. Stepping out of

waiting outside.

"Ms. Miller!"

window and got out, "Park the car

"Sure thing."

he skillfully parked the car, Nathan opened the door for her. The house

homework nearby.

Carol caught the scent of cooking from the kitchen; Nathan must be preparing

up, her eyes

hearing Fiona's excitement, "Nathan

then she quickly returned her gaze to her homework, "Lately, we've had so many delicious things.

better."

was seemingly at the expense of Carol's downturn. But Carol didn't see the point in being petty with a child, "Make

tonight. Your brother

he's making chicken

of herbal tea for beauty, and then

cooking.

new house wasn't large, over one hundred square meters, but compared to his old place in the alley, it was

her tea and flipped on the TV to watch a variety show. Fiona

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