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 need to

visibly relaxed, and his eyes seemed to shine even

me, there was unmistakable warmth

slippers in my place.

staring

downstairs and grab you a new pair. Pretty sure the shop downstairs is

them,” Nathan mumbled under his

If you want to pick up anything else, go ahead,”

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my face was burning and I couldn’t meet his

*.65%

anything else you need me to buy?” Nathan asked,

drop it–no point in making

walked out, still

gave my cheeks a little slap, feeling awkward. Was

planning to crash on my floor? Did he find my floor

What a wooden head.

I sliced up some fruit and fixed us some coffee.

later, he came back, slipped on the new slippers, and walked in. “Come grab

cup,” I said, gesturing

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