Chapter 296

Chapter 296

I had to keep reminding myself–I was single now, and being single meant freedom. Freedom to be with someone I liked. Nathan was good–looking, tall, and lean.

He was my type. I heard the secret to living a long life was to look at hot guys more often, so I guessed I was laying the groundwork for living to a hundred by hanging out with him.

Thinking about how I kicked the bucket in my fifties in my old life, I felt salty. As I led Nathan into the apartment complex, his handsome face seemed a bit awkward, almost like he was

shy.

Was this his first time going home with a woman? I was surprised to have this thought. This

must be my queen mode.

“Should I pick up some fruit for your place? I didn’t bring a gift,” Nathan said, looking a little

awkward. He’d come in a rush, but he didn’t forget his etiquette–showing up without some gifts made him feel uneasy.

I grinned and teased, “If you feel bad, just be the gift yourself.”

Nathan just stared at me, lost for words.

My cheeks burned at my boldness, so I quickly laughed it off. “Just kidding. We know each

no

visibly relaxed, and his eyes

looked at me, there was unmistakable warmth

unlocked the door. “Sorry, I don’t have any men’s slippers in my place. These are my spares, so you’ll have to make do,” I said,

staring at

fit, I can run downstairs and grab you a new pair. Pretty sure the shop

go buy them,” Nathan mumbled under his

to pick up anything else, go ahead,” I said, trying to sound

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was burning and I couldn’t meet

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me to buy?” Nathan asked,

in making myself look too eager. “Nope, just the slippers,” I said,

out,

my hips and gave my cheeks a little slap,

planning to crash on my floor? Did

What a wooden head.

Nathan was out, I sliced up some fruit and

on the new slippers, and

said, gesturing to

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