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."

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

I'll eat

drew closer, wrapping his arms around her waist. Carol's

know you're

misunderstanding, Mr.

remained around her waist, still not intending to let go. Carol shifted, "I'm meeting her for dinner; let

then after a moment's thought, he asked, "Who do you want to invite

so it was up to Carol

don't want too many

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

witness his reaction; she simply opened the door

she arrived at Nathan's new place. Stepping out of the car,

waiting outside.

"Ms. Miller!"

the window and got

"Sure thing."

Nathan opened the door for her. The house

homework nearby.

cooking from the kitchen; Nathan must be preparing the

up, her eyes shyly meeting Carol's,

nodded, hearing Fiona's excitement, "Nathan bought

to her homework, "Lately, we've had

better."

better life was seemingly at the expense of Carol's downturn. But Carol didn't see the point

Your brother

he's making chicken

cup of herbal tea for beauty, and

cooking.

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

on the TV to

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