There was a hint of sadness in Nathan’s eyes. “Don’t look at me like that. I lost a lot of close family. That’s why I realized life’s short and can end anytime. So I want to spend my limited

time doing what I love.”

4 froze for a moment, realizing Nathan had a tough past. I whispered, “Sorry, I didn’t mean

to sound rude.”

Nathan shook his head, “I know,”

The mood got a little heavy. Just then, our appetizer arrived. We ate quietly without talking

much. But I suspected Nathan wanted me to take him home because he was eager to move

up fast.

I thought it was funny. I glanced up, and Nathan was looking at me too. My heart skipped a few beats for no reason, and I didn’t dare glance at him again.

After we finished the gruel, it was already past midnight, so we each went home. After a

long, busy day, having a good–looking guy around to lift my spirits made life feel a lot better

all of a sudden.

Thinking about Nathan’s sad eyes, I felt that maybe losing close family made someone

focus more on health

next day was Monday, and all the meetings were at the company. I got there early. Since the hotel was doing well, I was

just knew me as Jared’s wife. Now, they politely called me “Ms. Murphy“.

the company now, and Tracy’s legendary status seemed over. No one talked about Tracy anymore. Even some of her team members had switched

them dating, mainly because Jared traveled for work without Amy, unlike before, when Tracy always went

me about Jared’s preferences,

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I could tell she got a bit

Seeing him, I suddenly remembered that Warner had said Jared repeatedly played the song I liked, I didn’t even remember which song

Jared seemed calm on the outside but had a lot on his

my office, handled some tasks, and then decided to ask Jared if I could work at the hotel unless there was an important meeting at the company. Otherwise,

I knocked and went in, Jared was talking business with Amy. I planned to leave quietly,

“I’m talking to Mr. Holcomb about

“About what?” I asked.

said, “It’s about opening a new branch of the hotel in Shaville. Also, some people have

was surprised. I only managed the hotel, but the company still handled the

scenes. I didn’t expect

from operating the hotel were better suited to be treated as fixed assets, used to

business so

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