Chapter 76

GENERAL POV

Nathan let out a heavy sigh, running a hand over his face as he stood up from his desk.

The long day at the office had drained him.

His suit jacket felt heavy, the fabric stiff as he pulled it on and buttoned it absentmindedly.

It was closing hours; most employees had left. since hours ago.

He glanced at his phone again, its screen lighting up in the quiet room.

“Still no reply from Lilian.”

Even the message he sent earlier in the day was still unanswered, a stark reminder of the distance that had grown between them since the awkward incident at the restaurant when Scarlett had lashed out at them, claiming that Lilian was always around him.

He shouldn't have defended her, just that he was only wary of complicating things.

His fingers played over the call button, but he hesitated.

He had actually tried calling earlier, but her phone had been unreachable. What difference would this make?

He held the phone with his other hand and pulled open the door to his office, stepping