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.

I don’t plan to date soon. Don’t waste your

got time,” Nathan replied, a knowing smile in his eyes, like he was hoping for

him, puzzled. “Have

turn red, and he looked flustered.

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

me blankly; my rejection was clear, and he seemed hurt. “I won’t cause you much trouble; I

quiet

got men. When Jared married me, he vowed to love me forever and grow old by my side. But the truth was that

next romance would be all about what was in

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

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

dropped his gaze, deep in thought. Soon, he got up and said, “I’ll take you out to

he hadn’t really

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

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