Housewife Gone Wild

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.

soon. Don’t waste

smile in his eyes, like

looked at him, puzzled. “Have you

Nathan’s ears turn red, and he looked flustered.

feelings,” I said, leaning back in my chair, my face

clear, and he seemed hurt. “I won’t cause you much trouble; I just want to see you more often,” Nathan

stared at him, quiet

forever and grow old by my side. But the truth was

naive anymore; my next romance would

love, pure and hopeful. I couldn’t bear to crush his dreams. That was why I

marriage; I’m on my second. We’re not

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

him curiously; he hadn’t really answered my

much, but I had a hunch he wouldn’t give

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