TMUW 86: Life Partner

"Are you okay?" Noah asked.

He was looking at me intently. I could feel his gaze earlier, and I was trying to keep myself together in front of him, despite being troubled by the fact that Lucas was also here at the resort.

What a fucking small world.

"You seem restless. You keep wandering your eyes. What’s wrong?" he worriedly asked.

I shook my head. "I’m just feeling a bit suffocated," I explained.

His eyes narrowed as if trying to read my mind. I sighed and turned to Liam, who was busy eating seafood in front of me.

"Auntie Gia, you should eat too. I’ll take care of them," I said since she was the one constantly looking after my kids.

"No, it’s okay. I’m done anyway."

I was about to speak when I felt Noah’s hand on mine, resting on my lap.

"You’re making me worried," he said almost in a whisper. "Tell me what’s bothering you, please."

"Noah, I’m really okay. You don’t have to worry—"

"Is it because you don’t see anyone else here?"

My eyebrows furrowed, and I glanced arou