Chapter 301

ས . 83%E

0

I saw he had his laptop open, working right there on my coffee table. “I just wanted to have lunch with you,” I said, keeping the real reason to myself- didn’t want Nathan to worry.

Nathan couldn’t hide his delight. He quickly closed his laptop and came over. “It’s about lunchtime. What do you want to eat?”

I shook my head. “Anything’s fine, as long as I’m eating with you.”

Nathan’s face flushed, clearly embarrassed but happy. He nodded, a little shy. “Alright, let’s head out and take a stroll first.”

“Sounds good.” I grabbed my bag and followed him downstairs.

His driver was waiting downstairs. Nathan asked him for a recommendation, and the driver suggested a nice restaurant.

“Got any plans for the afternoon?” Nathan asked me.

I was supposed to have work to do, but after that blow–up with Jared, my afternoon was wide open. “Nope,” I said.

“A friend of mine is holding a luxury watch

I’d love to go,” I

run his fingers through my hair, then

glanced at the caller ID, and then shot

took a nosedive. I said, keeping my tone neutral, “Answer

gave me a baffled look. “Is something

acting weird again,”

Nathan

matter? Are you scared he’ll find out?” I leaned

“There’s nothing to be afraid of. I like you,

him a quick smile. “Go

from their conversation, I could tell Jared was suspicious

Nathan kept his tone polite. “You

frowning. “You planning to get back together with her?

my chin on my hand, and paid attention

Then he handed me the phone.

quiet corner. Nathan had lost his appetite too. He leaned

snapped the moment

1/2

08

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255