Chapter 297

I nodded. “Jared once said my eyes are like a siren’s–like they could steal someone’s soul. What do you think?” I teased.

Nathan gave me a lovestruck smile. “Yeah, you’re gorgeous even when you’re serious, but when you smile, damn, it’s next level.”

I knew exactly what he meant–my eyes have always had that charm, bright and sparkling. “Has anyone ever told you you’re pretty easy on the eyes, too?” I said, giving him a once- over. “And how come you’re not wearing your glasses?”

Nathan chuckled. “I find them kind of a hassle. Unless I’m buried in paperwork, I’d rather go without them.”

“You know, you actually look kinda cool with glasses. It’s hot,” I said, remembering the first time I saw him at our class reunion. He was just standing there, the light hitting him just right.

Nathan laughed. “Cool? You thought I was too cool to talk to?”

I shook my head. “Nah, but that whole cool–outside, warm–inside thing you’ve got going on? It’s really attractive.”

“Oh? So, do you like how I look in glasses?” Nathan suddenly switched gears.

I just grinned, not giving a straight answer, and said, “You look good no matter what.”

Nathan looked at me like he’d just been given a prize, his gaze growing bolder and full of delight.

“I’m gonna go shower in my room. There’s a bathroom right here if you want to freshen up,”

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cutting through the

“Okay.” Nathan nodded.

headed into my bedroom. With

heart

was gonna be the night, if I should

or wait for him to take the lead, or

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finding myself not as carefree as

I was not killing it in my career like he was, but when it came to

be

my usual body care routine–it’s become

now. Just like Yvonne always said, she loved

a woman got the means and the resources,

polished and smelling

nightgown. It might as well be wearing nothing at all. I

always just wear whatever felt comfortable at home.

hesitating to wear

time–aside from three work dresses, this nightgown

way I was putting on a business outfit to

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