Housewife Gone Wild

Chapter 310

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That surprised me. Nathan’s usual route home from work shouldn’t have taken him anywhere near my place. Had he gone out of his way just to swing by? The thought made me smirk. He was full of little maneuvers like this.

“Yeah, just got back. You’re downstairs?” I asked.

“Mhm. Just left the office,” he replied smoothly.

Since I didn’t feel like eating alone, I invited him to join me. Nathan waited at the entrance of my complex, leaning casually against his car. “What are you craving? At this hour, it’s pretty much just late–night snacks,” he said with a grin.

I remembered a place I used to love, their fish slices and beef were excellent. I gave him the name, and Nathan directed his driver to take us there. It was a bit of a drive, near the villa where I used to live.

Though Nathan and I had grown closer the last time we met, days had passed since then, and some of that initial ease had faded.

I could tell he wanted to reach for my hand, but he hesitated. So I deliberately swung mine toward him. Nathan chuckled low in his throat before his warm, broad fingers closed around mine.

When we arrived, the restaurant was still lively. Nathan and I stepped out of the car, chatting as we walked inside.

The owner recognized me. I used to bring Yvonne here often, though Jared rarely joined us, so he wouldn’t be familiar with my ex–husband.

owner’s eyes widened.

rang

sound. In a corner booth, Jared and Sally sat with Yvonne,

recovered. “Order something first,” I murmured to Nathan. “I’ll go say

nodded, then added quietly, “Maybe

So we walked over

me apart. He must have thought I’d lied

“Mom, this

at her. “Hey

me, Jared, and Nathan before she blurted, “What’s going on between

unsure how to respond. I didn’t

expression darkened further. In a dangerously low voice, he turned to

I want to stay and eat a little longer with Mom. I’m not finished

temper down. “Fine. Then your mother can bring you home later.” He stood abruptly and said to

seat, jabbing a finger at me. “Victoria, did you plan this?

flushed crimson at the

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