His Knees, His Pleas, But Our Son's in Peace

Chapter 17

Sienna strode into the room, her heels clicking against the hardwood floor as she approached. "Nathan...," she called, her tone a mix of frustration and disbelief.

Nathan glanced up from his desk, his brow creasing. "What are you doing here?"

Sienna's lips tightened as she crossed her arms. "What am I doing

here? It's not because you haven't answered my calls for days, is it? People have been looking for you, Nathan. Urgent matters, and no one could find you. So, I had no choice but to come to your office."

Nathan sighed heavily, rubbing his temples as though trying to ward off an impending headache. He had indeed ignored her calls, and every time, he had done it right in front of of me. Each time, he'd cast a

furtive e glance my way, gauging my reaction.

"It's been... busy lately," Nathan finally muttered, his voice flat. "Tell

what, I'll have Reid accompany you for anything you need. Just call him if there's something urgent."

Sienna's eyes widened, her expression shifting from frustration to

hurt

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Chapter 17

remained silent.

done. She noticed my

an air of smugness, walked over to

"Why aren't you eating, sis?" she asked, her

"Still mad

"I'm hungry," she said with a light, dismissive smile. "Mind if I eat this for you?" I

blinked, clearly taken aback by

forward slightly. "Besides," I added,

I'll throw

I'm reviewing.

hardened, her lips pulling into a tight line. "What do you mean by that?" she

spoiled child. "Nathan, I'm just

said nothing, his eyes flicking between the

thickened in the air.