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

need; I'll eat

wrapping his arms around her

"I know you're

a misunderstanding, Mr.

waist, still not intending to let go. Carol

let her go, and then after a moment's thought, he asked, "Who do you

relatives or friends, so it was up to Carol

don't want too many people in

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

care to witness his reaction; she simply opened the

to Felix, she arrived at Nathan's new place. Stepping

waiting outside.

"Ms. Miller!"

window and got out,

"Sure thing."

opened the door for her. The house was warm,

homework nearby.

greeting, Carol caught the scent of cooking from the

looked up, her eyes shyly

nodded, hearing Fiona's excitement, "Nathan

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

better."

But Carol didn't see the point

brother also bought

chicken soup. It's

conversation. He brought Carol a cup of herbal tea for beauty, and then shut the kitchen door behind him to

cooking.

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

sipped her tea and flipped on the TV to watch

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