Chapter 134 The Art Of Pretense

Elmtohet Nathaniel’s mood was a clear indication that Freya was in for a rough time once they reached the villa.

No sooner had he expressed his displeasure than his phone rang.

Despite a slight furrow of his brows at the sight of the caller ID, he answered the call.

Abigail’s frail voice echoed from the other end.

This tactic had always worked on Nathaniel

side and shield her from harm.

were his kryptonite, compelling him to rush to her

However, this time, her voice seemed to irk him for some reason.

“Nathan. I’m unwell. I feel terrible. My father is out of the country. Could you please come over? I’m scared. Abigail pleaded

Freya, sharing the same vehicle with Nathaniel, had no choice but to listen to Abigail’s whimpering

come to the realization that women who played the damsel in distress often led more fulfilling lives.

she had once saved him but also because she had mastered the art of feigning vulnerability. Her voice, fragile and pleading, evoked a protective instinct in

subtly turned her head away, not wanting Nathaniel to think she was eavesdropping.

evident in his furrowed brow and cold response. “What’s the matter with you? I’ll send Ozzy to check on

by his stern expression. She wanted to say something but found herself at

had moved in with Nathaniel after they had publicly acknowledged their relationship, both

like illness, fear of darkness and thunder, or menstrual discomfort. She often did this when Freya and Nathaniel

moment

due to a gunshot wound she received while trying to save Nathaniel, he felt morally obligated to take care of her. He felt indebted to her and believed it was his duty to repay her.

mood darkened further. He tossed his phone aside, his

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intimacy with her had upset Nathaniel.

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