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.

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

smile in his eyes,

looked at him, puzzled. “Have you liked me for a

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

return your feelings,” I said, leaning back in my chair, my face cold. “This marriage

seemed hurt. “I won’t cause you much

quiet

Jared married me, he vowed to love me forever and grow old by my side. But the truth was that promises were just lies to

next romance would be all

couldn’t bear to crush his dreams. That was why I

marriage; I’m on my second. We’re not a match. Go hang out with other women,” I

said, “I’ll take you out to dinner another

hadn’t really answered my

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

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