Chapter 50 Reluctant To Leave

As they smiled at each other, their countenances were reflected in each other’s eyes.

Upon stopping the car at a red traffic light, Nathaniel suddenly raised his hand and grabbed the back of Christina’s head with his large palm.

Then he gently pulled her toward his embrace, lifted her chin, and kissed her lips. She has a sweet, refreshing fragrance I don’t think I’ll ever get sick of

As there weren’t any other cars on the street, the black Maybach remained unmoving even after the traffic light turned green.

It wasn’t until the light went through another cycle of red to green again that Nathaniel unwillingly let

Christina go.

When they did, they seemed calm, as though they hadn’t just had an intimate moment.

Half an hour later, the car arrived before a familiar building.

killed the engine and held her small hands while affectionately gazing at her delicate face.

“I’m reluctant to leave you whenever I send you home” Upon finishing his sentence, Nathaniel raised and pecked the back of her hand.

Christina smiled shyly. “You’re such a sweet-talker.”

“I’m telling the truth.” He grinned, too.

In the past, he thought he could never flirt with anyone. It wasn’t until he fell in love that he realized all sweet nothings came naturally from the heart and didn’t need to be learned.

“In two days, I’ll be going on a business trip to Hallsbay. It may be a week before I can return.” Nathaniel paused before turning to Christina. “How about you ask for a leave and accompany me there?” Hallsbay’s a prominent city, so there should be plenty of fun sights to visit.

Looking somewhat troubled, she rejected his invitation. “I’ve just received a new assignment, so I can’t leave now. How about next time?”

Of course, he was disappointed to hear that. So, money can’t solve everything, after all. Although, after our dispute last time, I’d like to avoid arguing with her over small matters. I suppose there’s nothing else I can do about this. “Okay, we’ll go there next time.”

Christina withdrew her hand. “I’ll be going back now, then.”

“Mhm.”

atmosphere had turned slightly ambiguous.

unbuckling her seatbelt, she kissed Nathaniel’s cheek.

heart raced as

before she

she heard his car leaving before jogging

of them

her coworkers still had plenty of disagreements, their designs underwent multiple

the designs. If there were no further problems, all that was left was to manufacture the products.

to dinner on the day of his departure. As busy as she was, she squeezed out some time to join him.

as West

had only ten tables, so the interior seemed quite spacious. Also, almost all

their seats, the owner personally greeted them before

them a bottle of

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still had to drive later, so he poured half a glass of wine for Christina and none for

served relatively quickly, and she liked all of them. She also enjoyed the wine because it tasted sour and

his steak. “It’ll be your grandmother’s birthday

was slightly surprised he remembered Evelyn’s birthday, “I think

small face resembled a matured fruit as the wine she consumed rendered her cheeks slightly pink.

few pieces of his steak in front of her. I’ll return as soon as I can. Her birthday’s on the third,

valued me greatly, so much so that I’ve forgotten how it felt like. I think the last time I

her to the

they entered his vehicle for one last intimate moment as emotions stirred

wordlessly before drawing closer

temperature of the air

they went

to Christina during his trip, no matter how busy

messages were short, they were still a slight respite from the couple’s boring

later, the clothes Christina’s team designed

broke sales records. Furthermore,

the ladies behind that success became the center of everyone’s

attention.

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