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Thirty-two: Nathan
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2022-01-09 03:30:25“Why are you so determined to work with him?” I exhale, running my hand through my hair.
“I don’t know what’s new! We had this conversation before, Nathan. You're the one who's acting like we haven't discussed this before,” she exclaims.
“Yeah, but that was before we started having an actual relationship. Everything is different now, Len,” I point out.
“Our relationship won’t be an excuse to make me cancel projects you’re not comfortable about!” she folds her arms over her chest. “You don’t get to decide for me.”
“I’m not trying to control you, Linnea, but I really don’t like the guy,” I try to get her to understand.
“Shane is extremely professional with me,” she defends him, making my blood boil. She thinks I’m trying to have the upper hand in our relationship, but it’s not like that. I know Shane Pierce better than she does. He’s an asshole and more manipulative than anybody can imagine.
“I’m trying to protect you here, Linnea!” I sn
Sara Islam Where is Linnea? Published on January 9th, 2022
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