The Wrong Woman

Chapter 220

Suzanne had no idea why she was so nervous about sharing a bed with him. It wasn’t their first time sleeping in the same bed.

Nathan noticed her coldness and decided not to disturb her. He

copied her, resting his back against a pillow and leaning against the headboard while reading a book.

A cozy silence settled in the bedroom. The cold lights shone bright. The couple read quietly without disturbing the peace of one another.

Though they were staring at words, they were acutely attuned to each other’s emotions and responses all the time. The sounds of the flipping pages became quite pronounced as a result.

Suzanne couldn’t stand the awkwardness anymore. She raised her head and looked at Nathan. Their eyes met as she was about to speak, and her heart skipped a beat. Then, it started to race.

She wondered, “Why is he looking at me instead of reading his book?”

He shifted his gaze and returned to reading pretending to be calm.

“Are you… going to sleep?” She stumbled over her words due to her

nervousness.

“Yeah”

h

the book and placed it on the bedside table. Then, ights in the room with a remote control

him from the waist down.

a

in bed with her

his deep, alluring voice, “Shall

He was clueless about pursuing the opposite sex romantically, not to mention expressing his love. He thought that more communication would help

fine. I’m going to

her. Then, he silently took in her silhouette under the

by desire. The woman he had loved for twenty years was sleeping by his side as his

a simple hug, she might shove him away

remained as fond of his grandma as when

she had lost all memories of Nathan.

wondered, “Does she not have any lingering memories of

an excruciating two-hour wait, Suzanne whispered, “Nathan, are you asleep?”

He did

toward him, who seemed.

out to him twice.

asleep, she furtively sat up