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.”

last weekend that had delayed things. Not only Nate had been disappointed, but she had waited two days in vain. Sadie had filled him in on the details.

away awkwardly without a word.

expect a response and put on his jacket to

retreating figure as he walked to the door and exchanged a few words with

replied softly. “It should be done by

Brian looked back, his eyes met Natalie’s. Caught staring, she startled and quickly lowered her gaze, pretending to check

she was asleep. She regretted responding to his kiss. The more she thought about it, the more

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

up an

workbook and proceeded to teach

was bright and could make inferences easily. Once he understood a concept, he grasped it, and his

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