Chapter 170

"The little cat you've drawn is so adorable. Could you draw one for me too?"

Nathaniel felt a sudden rush of nerves and blurted out the request before he could stop himself. Regret washed over him instantly.

His mouth had a mind of its own.

Sure enough, Mila gave him a blank look and politely declined, "That's something kids like. It's not really my thing."

Nathaniel was left speechless.

Thankfully, he wasn't one to get embarrassed easily. He chuckled, turning away to set the table with the food and utensils he had bought.

"Let's eat," he said cheerfully.

Mila hesitated for a moment but eventually murmured, "Thank you."

Nathaniel quickly replied, "It's the least I could do."

he'd tried to repay her kindness with gifts and meals, Mila had only

were actually sitting down to a meal

table was a bit awkward. Nathaniel tried to start a conversation several times, but Mila was engrossed in talking to Julian, serving him food

the interaction between Mila and Julian, he couldn't help but feel like an outsider. They

A pang of jealousy struck

a piece

it's not safe to eat it like that." She meticulously removed the bones before placing the

fish, his mouth glossy with oil, "Thanks, Mom." Nathaniel was left speechless. Clearly, he'd been too rough around the edges. After the meal, Nathaniel knew he couldn't stay in the hospital room, so he promised to return

to school

as he arrived, he handed the candle, adorned with a cat drawing, to Adrian,

indifferent, casually opening the bag. But once he saw the candle, his eyes

What a beautiful cat.

Adrian's reaction, Julian's eyes sparkled, his voice filled with a hint of pride, "My mom drew

his little follower. He quickly stuffed the candle back into

shone even brighter. "Does this mean we're friends

with a soft huff, refraining from rejecting

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