Housewife Gone Wild

Chapter 101

Time seemed to stand still. It wasn’t exactly a mess, but things were definitely awkward, especially now that Jared knew Nathan and I had been talking in private.

“Mr. Holcomb, Mrs. Holcomb, haven’t you started eating yet?” Nathan’s eyes brushed over my face before he turned to Jared

with a smile.

“We’re just about to have dinner upstairs. Want to join us?” Jared asked politely.

Nathan’s smile suddenly grew a little deeper, though I wasn’t sure what set him off. “Not really a good time for me. Maybe next time, when it’s more convenient,” he replied.

Jared’s lips pressed into a thin line, and his face no longer looked as pleasant as before.

I didn’t say a word, but without meaning to, my gaze kept drifting toward Nathan.

With his glasses on, he had this refined and handsome look, like a leopard hiding in the shadows, exuding a mysterious and dangerous aura.

was dressed all prim and proper, but his vibe

we’ll head up then,” Jared said as he reached out and pulled

of gentleness made my heart

wondered. ‘Could he really be starting to care

his heart and gives part of it to me, what about Tracy? She’s a rich girl. She wants all of Jared, heart and soul. But why should I even care? It’s Jared’s business

caught Nathan still standing

held me close as we climbed the first step, but as we turned toward the second, he suddenly pressed me up against the

I could react, one hand cradled my head while the other was planted firmly on the wall by my shoulder, and he lowered his head to claim

to be so wild. In my previous life, I’d never seen this side of him, but here

under the warm glow of the

steps, but

was thick with intimacy. For the first time, I could almost hear his heart pounding like a drum. His

that. If he did, it had to mean he was going against everything he usually was. He must have felt awkward and a little

my