Chapter 245

Natalia's POV

I was taking orders while standing behind the counter. I kept glancing at the clock. I would have to close the shop soon.

Max said he would come to check on my brother tonight. He also said he would speak with my father and check on Eric's health.

I was feeling tired. After I got back to the shop, I worked without stopping for four hours. It was a pleasure to meet with Max today.

His gentle behavior really captured my heart. I recalled how he helped me when I was drunk in my pack. I could not forget that he was also drunk when he first came into this shop.

His first sentence after meeting me in this pack was that he had been searching for me.

Now I knew why he was looking at me. He liked me.

But did I like him?

People around me kept telling me that I had a crush on him. But how true was it?

I bit my bottom lip as I remembered what I said to him when he asked me to attend my children's birthday party with him.

I said yes.

I agreed to join him. I would be there with him. I