chapter seventy three

NATHANIEL'S POV

I slumped in my office chair, surrounded by scattered papers and half-empty coffee cups. The early morning hours ticked by as I struggled to focus on designing, my mind wandering to Katherine.

Three weeks of absence had left me drowning in work. Janet's emails had been a lifesaver; she definitely deserved a raise.

But my thoughts kept drifting back to Katherine.

It had been a week since my recovery, and she'd moved back to the guest room. The distance between us felt like an insurmountable chasm.

I knew she loved me, just as I loved her. Yet, trust remained the elephant in the room. No matter my efforts, Katherine's doubts lingered.

Five hours passed in a blur as I worked, attempting to distract myself from the ache in my chest.

Just as the sun began to rise, Kilo's voice broke the silence.

"What are you doing, cousin?" Kilo asked, concern etched on his face.

I rubbed my tired eyes.

I rolled my eyes at Kilo, a hint of exasperation creeping into my voice. "What does i