His Nanny Mate By Eve Above Story

Chapter 275 Unlikely Attraction

Ella

Marina’s father’s words made me feel unexpectedly unsettled. I cocked my head, looking at him for a moment. Was that a threat, because I asked too many questions? Or a friendly warning out of concern?

“Pardon?” I asked, clenching my drink a little tighter in my hand. “Miss Morgan, I’m sure you understand what I mean,” Marina’s father said, his eyes fixed on mine. His voice was kind, but there was a knowing look in his eyes that unsettled me.

I gave him a reassuring smile, though I felt. anything but reassured. “I appreciate your concern, but I assure you, I have things under control. There’s no need for you to worry about me.”

He continued to look at me for a moment longer, his eyes narrowing slightly. It was as though he could see right through me, understanding that I was lying.

Through my carefully constructed facade of a perfectly cool and calm young woman, there was a little girl screaming on the inside, begging to leave. And at that moment, I felt certain that he saw her. But all he did was nod slowly, a small smile playing on his lips.

he said, his voice gentle, “Take

alone at the bar. I felt a sudden urge to escape the room, to find a place where I could breathe

I leaned against the wall, letting out a deep breath. My heart was racing,

well,” Ema said, her voice soothing. “You’re stronger than you think,

eyes, leaning into the support and strength Ema lent me. “I don’t know, Ema. This world… it’s so different from anything I’ve known. I feel like

reassured me, her presence comforting. “You’re strong, Ella, and you have what it takes to get through this night. Like we said, it’s not all that different from your dad’s

out an involuntary, wry chuckle. “Yeah,” I replied. “Except people don’t typically have the threat of being

right. I was strong, and I could handle this. I took another

As I stood on the balcony, the cool air enveloped me, feeling like a soothing balm against my heated skin. It

and creating a melody that seemed to harmonize with my restless soul. It had a purity to it, untouched by the chaos and pretense of the evening, and I took a deep breath, letting it fill my lungs and calm my anxious

and reflecting off the buildings’ glass facades. Skyscrapers reached for the heavens, their peaks lost in the soft embrace of low-hanging clouds, while streetlights created glowing veins that pulsed

drifting from nearby homes, creating a symphony of

my eyes wandering over the breathtaking view. The lights shimmered and shifted, creating patterns that told a story of life, love, ambition, and dreams. Each flicker seemed to represent a heartbeat, a moment captured in time, a connection

met the dark embrace of the night. Stars peeked through the veil of lights, twinkling like distant dreams, and the moon

the city, and allowing the sensations to wash over me. For a moment, if I really focused, I could imagine that I

footsteps, and my reverie was broken. I turned to see Logan approaching. “Are you okay?” he asked, his voice filled with

are bound to find out about our ‘relationship’ eventually,” I admitted, my voice tinged with worry. “I wonder if they’ll disown me for being with a Mafia

sighed. “I know you’re worried,” he said. “But I promise I’ll try not to let your parents know about the