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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Nathan accepted the

if there are any clean. utensils left. We

wrist and urged her to sit. “No worries. Let’s

She whispered, “Sure.”

looked at her bandaged hand. “Do you need

up a bite of omelet. “No

own.”

a sense of relief and joined the meal. He moved a bit closer to Suzanne since they were sharing the same tray. It was quiet during the meal.

meal with a

contrast, Suzanne seemed a bit reserved and self-conscious

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

front of her.

laid eyes on the big drumstick.

said with a

keen on meat and was thinking of a

tone. You need more proteins to recover. Are you going to eat on your own,

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want me to feed

the chicken drumstick and awkwardly explained, “It’s too big.

as much as you can

saying no would sound a bit too

point.

you this half-eaten drumstick?” Suzanne asked instead,

dropped his fork and grabbed

his mouth. Then, he

his eyes while still clutching the

and sleeping together are part of the routine. So, why the hesitation over sharing a chicken drumstick

Nathan teased.

words without a hint of embarrassment. On the

and her cheeks flushed. scarlet. She shyly

sudden blush?” Nathan playfully brushed her cheek

heart to skip a beat. Suzanne evaded his touch and focused on nibbling

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blush,”

easy on the

in to temptation.