The Wrong Woman

Chapter 81

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The door creaked open, and Suzanne glanced up from her book.

When she spotted Nathan entering with her meal, her face lit up in

surprise.

“Why are you suddenly the one bringing me food?” Suzanne asked as she stood up.

“I swung by to grab some things and figured I’d bring over the meal in Lucas’ stead,” Nathan replied calmly

He placed the meal and utensils on the dining table before walking over to the bedside table. He casually opened the drawer, and simply closed it without grabbing anything.

Suzanne was a little flustered by the towering heap of food before

her. She had no clue where to start.

Nathan approached with a grin. “Consider it Lucas’ way of showing

you some care.”

Suzanne furrowed her brows and gave Nathan a pleading look. “It’s way too much. I can’t possibly finish all this by myself.”

Nathan regarded her seriously as he uttered, “Don’t let the food go to

waste.”

Suzanne was stumped by his words. She had expected him to say

that.

After pausing for a moment, she quickly asked, “Have you eaten?”

“Not yet.” Nathan glanced at his watch on purpose.

Suzanne handed him the utensils with both hands and earnestly

pleaded, “Join me for a meal if you don’t mind. I can’t finish all of this

on my own.”

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of hesitation, Nathan accepted

glanced around the room. “I’ll see if there are any clean. utensils left. We can split the food.”

caught her wrist and urged her to sit. “No worries. Let’s just share the

surprised. She

at her bandaged hand. “Do you need me to

scooped up a bite of omelet. “No worries.

own.”

relief and joined the meal. He moved a bit

posture, savoring his meal

and self-conscious in the presence of the

at a rather slow pace, Nathan grabbed a tissue, wrapped a grilled chicken drumstick, and

front of her.

was baffled when she laid eyes on

eat,” Nathan said with a bit of authority.

too keen on meat and was thinking of a good excuse to give him.

her concerns and switched to a serious tone. You need more proteins to recover.

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me to feed

explained, “It’s too big. There’s no way I can

it. “Eat as much as you can and leave the rest

a bit too pretentious at this

point.

half-eaten drumstick?”

He dropped his fork and grabbed a tissue to v

mouth. Then, he inched

stared into his

been married for nearly two months. Usually, things like kissing and sleeping together are part of the routine. So, why the hesitation over sharing a chicken

Nathan teased.

without a hint of embarrassment. On the contrary, Suzanne felt her heart racing

scarlet. She shyly lowered her head to nibble

the sudden blush?” Nathan playfully brushed her cheek with his finger.

ran through him-causing his heart to skip a beat. Suzanne

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didn’t blush,”

on the

in to temptation.