Housewife Gone Wild

Chapter 54

Chapter 54

The tension lingered. As Nathan kept looking my way, I wondered if I had gone too far. I didn’t plan to keep up with him, but I still teased him carelessly. That was irresponsible.

“Mr. Hallman, I’ve got work to do. Could you leave?” I asked.

“I can give you some advice,” Nathan said, looking sad but staying.

“No, I can handle it.” Nathan and I weren’t even friends; it was better not to ask for help.

“Victoria, when are you getting a divorce?” Seeing my cold attitude, Nathan suddenly asked a personal question.

I was startled, remembering last night’s argument with Jared. A divorce might happen soon. “Why are you asking? It’s not polite to pry,” I said sternly.

“Sorry, I just care about you,” Nathan said, his eyes warm as he looked at me.

plan to date soon. Don’t waste your time,

a knowing smile in his eyes, like he was

him, puzzled. “Have you liked me for

ears turn red, and

I can’t return your feelings,” I said, leaning back in my chair, my face cold. “This marriage has used up all

stared at me blankly; my rejection was clear, and he seemed hurt. “I won’t cause you much trouble; I just want to see you more often,” Nathan said

stared at him, quiet but seething with

grow old by my side. But the truth was that promises were just lies to

not naive anymore; my next romance would be all about what was in

clearly a newbie in love, pure and hopeful. I couldn’t bear to crush his dreams. That was why I turned him down

We’re not a

“I’ll take you out to dinner another time. If

curiously; he hadn’t really

left without pestering me too much, but I

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