Chapter 193 Nate adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses, the polished elegance of his appearance juxtaposed with the surprise on his face.

“Elizabeth? Is that really you?” he exclaimed, his refined features showing a mix of shock and concern.

Without hesitation, he slipped off his coat and draped it over her shoulders.

His gaze faltered momentarily, catching on the damp fabric of her nearly transparent blouse, lingering for a second at the curves faintly outlined beneath.

Quickly, he looked away, his manners reigning in any impropriety.

helped her sit up, his

moment she was upright, Elizabeth withdrew her hand as if his touch burned her, clutching the coat tightly around

remained composed, his gentle smile devoid

sharply with the whispers of scandal that clung to his name

Elizabeth asked, “What are

through,” Nate explained evenly, “and saw two men skulking around

up to no

to run into you of

far from the familiar streets of Orkset where their paths never crossed, struck Elizabeth as more than

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