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."

grip, his eyelashes fluttering downwards, "I'll

I'll

let go of her wrist, instead, he drew closer, wrapping his arms around her waist. Carol's heart skipped a

"I know

a misunderstanding, Mr.

not intending to let go.

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

so it was up to

want too many

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

reaction; she simply

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

waiting outside.

"Ms. Miller!"

and got out, "Park the car for

"Sure thing."

for her. The house was warm, so she removed her scarf and noticed Fiona

homework nearby.

cooking

her eyes shyly meeting Carol's,

"Nathan

to her homework,

better."

Carol didn't

tonight. Your brother also

making chicken soup. It's

herbal tea for

cooking.

compared to his old place in the

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

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