Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 191

Natalle had just brushed her teeth, her breath still carrying a hint of minty freshness, crisp and inviting. It drew his gaze downward to rest on her lips, almost involuntarily.

He hooked her chin with his finger, leaned down, and pecked her lips lightly.

Caught off guard by his kiss, Natalie’s mouth opened as if she were about to say something, but Brian, captivated by her moist lips, leaned in again, savoring them gently. They were sweet with minty freshness, just as he had imagined.

Aware of Nate’s presence, Natalie didn’t make a sound. She struggled briefly but failed to free herself from his grasp.

After a moment, when Brian finally let her go, Natalie’s cheeks were tinged with a rosy blush. She quickly covered her lips with her palm, refusing to let him touch them again.

“I’ll be back as soon as possible,” he whispered to Natalie.

Natalie hadn’t planned to ask when he would return, but Brian added, “If you want to take Nate out for fun, wait for me to get back.”

was because of Madelyn’s situation last weekend that had delayed things. Not only Nate had been disappointed, but she

away awkwardly without a word.

didn’t expect a response and put on his jacket to

figure as he walked to

“It should be

startled and quickly lowered her gaze, pretending to check the homework Nate

he had apologized to her the. night before when he thought she was asleep. She regretted responding to his kiss. The more she thought

this right?” Nate turned and asked. Noticing Natalie’s flushed face, he dropped his pen and

she quickly made up an excuse. “Nope. It’s just too warm in

and proceeded to

Once he understood a concept, he grasped it, and his linguistic

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