Nervously, Suzanne halted Nathan's hand and fumbled with the buttons on her shirt. "I don't think we should go on."Confusion filled Nathan's expression as he gazed at Suzanne. Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment, and she couldn't meet his eyes. The air was tense with uncertainty.Suzanne considered it—a regular guy might not be into someone who had dealt with a sexually transmitted infection three times.She weighed the possibilities: he either loved her intensely or was convinced she was free from any diseases. Considering the slim chance of the former, she leaned toward the latter.In a gentle tone, Suzanne asked, "Nathan, is there something you're keeping from me?"Nathan's eyes wavered, but he insisted, "No."With his capabilities and the careful oversight of his two most trusted assistants, Nathan was confident in the accuracy of the DNA results.Suzanne released a gentle sigh, her mood sinking as she averted her gaze. "I don't want to continue."A chill settled in Nath
Suzanne slammed the door shut and yelled, "Don't look for me today! I need my space!"Nathan lingered outside while pursing his lips. Seeing Suzanne upset gave him a strange feeling—part sweetness, part helplessness.Suzanne leaned on the door while sorting through her thoughts. She loved Nathan but had doubts. She wanted to depend on him, but couldn't find the words to tell him.After thinking it over, Suzanne gave in and opened the door, only to find Nathan had already left. She searched around but couldn't find him. Disheartened, she sighed and went back to her room.As time passed, Nathan didn't make any effort to find her. He skipped meals and didn't return home at night. Suzanne waited for him in his study, but eventually, she fell asleep, only to wake up and discover Nathan was still nowhere to be found.Late at night, Suzanne pouted in bed while hugging her pillow in frustration. Thoughts of Nathan's whereabouts occupied her mind but she held back from texting him. She
Suzanne had been lost in her book for quite some time when she got a craving for some fruits. She headed downstairs, and the moment she entered the living room, she caught Sally expressing her complaints to everyone around.Sally appeared sad like she had been treated unfairly and bullied. "I don't blame Nate. He must have his reasons. "She's been talking behind my back, spreading false rumors about me, and making Nate think poorly of me. That's why he doesn't like me anymore!"She knows how to control men, and Nate must have fallen for it. It's fine if I get hurt, but I worry Suzanne will hurt Nate. She's crafty and can manipulate men like it's a game. "I'm truly afraid Nate might end up getting hurt!"Florence looked concerned and said, "I don't think so. Nate isn't that easily fooled. How could he be deceived by a woman?""Why not? Don't you think he's changed?" Sally asked.Gary pondered for a moment before replying, "Yes, he has changed. He spends more time at home now,
No one knew who to trust, and suspicious glances were exchanged all around. Suzanne couldn't take it anymore. It was hard to believe that someone so shameless could exist in this world.With no proof to support her, Suzanne felt stuck. To make things worse, Sally started crying as if she was the one who got hurt the most. Just when Suzanne was figuring out what to do about Sally, she heard footsteps coming closer from behind."Nate..." Sally sobbed.All eyes turned to the door as Nathan walked in. Dressed in a sharp black suit that made him look both commanding and handsome, Nathan exuded a cool and collected presence. In his hands, he held a small bunch of zinnias.Nathan had just finished his work at the military base, but he hurried back without thinking twice. He was worried that Suzanne might be getting a hard time from Sally and the others, and he wanted to make sure she was okay.It was only at that moment that Nathan discovered Sally hadn't just committed the few wrongs
Sally felt the seriousness of the situation sank in. Anxiously, she looked at Gary and Florence. "Mr. Morrison, Mrs. Morrison, I—"But before she could say more, they just walked past her without a word, their faces cold and distant.Others in the living room also displayed indifference and disdain. They muttered just loud enough for Sally to catch their words."I can't believe this. I've been around for ages, and I still can't figure out when someone's faking being the victim.""You're not alone. I've fallen for it too."The Morrisons despised Sally. Normally, Sally could handle awkward situations, but this one was tough. The whole living room was empty, and Sally was the only one left.Frustration boiled inside her, and anger flashed in her eyes. She clenched her teeth, stormed back to her room, packed her bags, and walked out.Leaving the Morrison residence, Sally's resentment grew. She grabbed her phone and made a call. "Hello, is this Suzanne's dad? Your daughter has tied t
Nathan couldn't help but think about Sally, who was always immersed in her books. For her, books weren't just filled with facts, they were like brain food.Worried about disturbing him, Suzanne said, "E-books are easy to use now, and a lot of them are free. You should get some more sleep. I won't bother you."Nathan slowly released her hand. A mix of emotions swirled within him. Even though he cared about Suzanne, memories of Sally stuck around. Unintentionally, he found himself merging the two in his interactions with Suzanne. He set aside his thoughts and closed his eyes.Suzanne got up from the bed and grabbed a book. She eased into a chair and began to read while Nathan continued to get some rest. The tranquil ambiance in the room deepened the sense of calm.Now and then, Suzanne couldn't resist stealing glances at his peaceful sleeping face. Just looking at him made her feel warm and happy. These moments were like pure bliss, and she felt truly content.Nathan stirred after
Nathan casually sat down in front of the three of them. Suddenly, the whole room turned chilly, and the air got really cold. Samuel gulped anxiously. He felt like he knew Nathan from somewhere, but couldn't quite remember where they had met.Dario asked bluntly, "What's the deal? No greetings for your in-laws? Looks like you couldn't care less about us."Nathan had checked out Suzanne's family before marrying her. He knew Suzanne wanted to keep her distance from them, and he wasn't keen on maintaining close ties either."Why are you here? Speak," Nathan said with indifference.Dario's eyes widened, and he pointed at Nathan with displeasure. "I'm your wife's father, your father-in-law. Watch your attitude!""If you have no reason to be here, it's best you leave," Nathan replied coldly. His firm attitude made it tough for Dario to take control.Dario didn't waste time and said, "Did you give the wedding gifts for marrying my daughter? Don't even think about marrying her if the gi
Betty stomped her foot and shot an exasperated look at Dario. "Are you out of your mind? Are you drunk or something? One moment you're clear-headed, and the next, you're all blurry. If you're not leaving, then we are!"Dario pointed menacingly at Betty and Samuel. "None of you are allowed to leave. With me here, what's there to be afraid of, anyway?"Nathan could feel a headache building. If the commotion continued, Suzanne would probably wake up. Having such troublesome family members was truly pathetic. Nathan took out his phone and sent a message.Meanwhile, Dario continued making a scene in the living room for a couple of minutes until Cole walked in with a few strong-looking soldiers. They were armed with rifles and advanced toward Dario with stern expressions.Dario snapped out of his agitation in an instant. His legs gave way, and he dropped to his knees, trembling. "I-I'm sorry, s-sirs, I..."Samuel was also visibly shaken. He quickly helped Dario to his feet and whispered