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."

this, he loosened his grip, his eyelashes fluttering downwards, "I'll have the

I'll eat

his arms around her waist. Carol's heart skipped

"I know you're

a misunderstanding,

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

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

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

want too

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

witness his reaction; she simply opened the

to avoid her chauffeur reporting back to Felix, she arrived at Nathan's new place. Stepping out of the car, she saw

waiting outside.

"Ms. Miller!"

rolled down the window and got out, "Park the car for

"Sure thing."

Nathan opened the door for her. The

homework nearby.

caught the scent of cooking

up, her eyes shyly

excitement, "Nathan bought the biggest shrimp

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

better."

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

Your brother

making chicken soup.

their conversation. He brought Carol a cup of herbal tea for

cooking.

large, over one hundred square meters, but compared to his old place in the alley, it was

on the TV to watch a variety show. Fiona wheeled closer

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