Nathan moved closer to Suzanne, whispering, "You didn't leave?"She pretended to be calm. "I left and then came back.""Did you forget to get your book?"Suzanne grew outraged because she thought he was a scumbag, but she couldn't stop herself from being inexplicably attracted to him.She responded aggressively, "I'm not taking it!""Hmm." Nathan appeared to be standing calmly, but beneath his dignified and composed demeanor, his heart was in turmoil, restless and uneasy.She plucked up the courage to ask, "Are you planning to stay home for a few more days or return to the military base?"He frowned slightly. "Why did you ask?"It was impossible for her to gather evidence of his infidelity or to provoke him into domestic abuse, but getting closer to him would make it easier. "I want to follow you," Suzanne said.Nathan paused and stared at her intently. Her attitude abruptly shifted, which made him feel a little gratified.He swallowed nervously and exhaled softly. "I won't
Suzanne had no idea why she was so nervous about sharing a bed with him. It wasn't their first time sleeping in the same bed.Nathan noticed her coldness and decided not to disturb her. He copied her, resting his back against a pillow and leaning against the headboard while reading a book.A cozy silence settled in the bedroom. The cold lights shone bright. The couple read quietly without disturbing the peace of one another.Though they were staring at words, they were acutely attuned to each other's emotions and responses all the time. The sounds of the flipping pages became quite pronounced as a result.Suzanne couldn't stand the awkwardness anymore. She raised her head and looked at Nathan. Their eyes met as she was about to speak, and her heart skipped a beat. Then, it started to race.She wondered, "Why is he looking at me instead of reading his book?"He shifted his gaze and returned to reading, pretending to be calm."Are you… going to sleep?" She stumbled over her words
Suzanne had hoped to uncover incriminating evidence on Nathan's phone, but all she discovered were photos of his latest weapon designs. Browsing through his WhatsApp, she found that he had blocked Sally a month ago. However, he retained Sally's contact number with her surname as the display name.Wrapped in a blanket, Suzanne sighed in frustration at the lack of evidence. Suddenly, she noticed Nathan had saved her contact as "Honey" in his phone. Upon double-checking, she confirmed the endearing nickname. Filled with surprise, Suzanne cradled the phone against her chest as her heart raced with delight. Carefully, she placed it back on the table, unaware that Nathan was stirred awake by her movements. Nathan caught a whiff of Suzanne's enticing scent and instinctively swallowed hard. He feigned sleep until Suzanne settled back onto the bed. After some time, he opened his eyes in the darkness and stole a glance at Suzanne, who lay peacefully beside him.Nathan observed her in the
Suzanne jumped in surprise. Eyes closed, Nathan slurred, "Where are you groping this early in the morning?""N-No… I'm not groping. I was thinking of…" Suzanne stuttered nervously as she extracted her hands from his grip.She worried that he'd misunderstand her words as an admission of guilt.Not bothering to open his eyes, he asked, "What's on your mind?"Her mind went blank as she struggled to explain herself. Their intimate and suggestive proximity in the bed caused her cheeks to flush in embarrassment. She had no idea how to deal with the shame.A moment later, unable to find an excuse, she mumbled, "I'm sorry."He chuckled. "You don't have to apologize for caressing your husband.""I didn't do that." Her heart quivered and beat loudly. Her cheeks were red from the embarrassment.Nathan held her hand and slowly guided it upward through his abs to his hard chest. He offered, "Touch me whenever you want. You don't have to apologize or explain yourself."Her fingers traced
The light in Nathan's eyes dimmed in the face of the disappointment. Suzanne noticed the change in him and grappled with guilt as though she had let him down.Nonetheless, her guilt dissolved once she thought about his affair with Sally. Besides, she didn't plan to tell anyone, including Nathan, about the fact that she wasn't Suzanne, that she was still searching for her real identity.With that in mind, she sat up in bed and combed through her hair. "I don't want to spend my life with a jerk like you."He sat up in bed just like she did. Bending over and lowering his head, he ruffled through his hair and let out a long and soft sigh. He began helplessly, "This isn't the first time you called me a jerk. Give me a reason why."She lowered her head in silence. Pinching the hem of the blanket, she sank into thoughts. He added, "I can only change if you tell me what's wrong."Feeling oddly calm, she claimed, "You only have eyes for your first love."Hearing that, he sighed and pr
Suzanne looked down. Then, she shook her head in anguish, words caught in her throat."Is that a yes?" Nathan questioned in a whisper, sounding upset.Suzanne finally released her feelings and said in a sobbing voice, "No."He moved his hands away as his misty eyes fluttered open. After that, he got out of bed and stood with his back facing her. He stated, "I don't care what you're thinking, but don't ever bring up divorce again. That's simply impossible."He added, "If you think I could do better, just let me know. I can change for you in every aspect except for my personality. "Be upfront with me and do not make me second-guess your thoughts, because I can't read your mind."With that, he headed toward the bathroom, leaving her behind. She quietly wiped away her tears and sniffled. To be honest, she feared Nathan when he put on a serious and glum face. His words just now intimidated her. Even if she felt upset and wronged, she dared not act out in front of him.However, u
At that moment, Nathan poured all of his long-suppressed desires into the deep kiss.Suzanne was dazed by the kiss, her mind going blank. She only knew that his kiss was deep and long as he pressed her against the wall for what seemed like centuries.After it ended, she dumbfoundedly followed Nathan downstairs and joined the family for breakfast.At the table, Florence curiously asked, "Suzanne, what did Madam Hoffis want from you yesterday?"Everyone looked at Suzanne with interest.Suzanne paused slightly before replying, "Oh, nothing much."Then, she lowered her head to continue eating breakfast, showing no intention of telling them.Layla sneered disdainfully, "What else could it be? People like Madam Hoffis either resort to threats or bribery. "Anyway, she probably wanted to get Suzanne away from Nathan for her precious granddaughter's sake."Suzanne felt a bit annoyed. "Layla, you sure can read people."Nathan quietly ate breakfast, but his expression became increasing
Sternly, Nathan ordered, "Send two search teams to Morrison Residence."Layla became frantic as her face paled, staring blankly at Nathan.Meanwhile, the table erupted into murmurs."Why do we need to search the house?""We're a family, Nate. What are you planning to do?""That's unnecessary."Nathan ignored their words. With an indifferent expression, he left the dining table and went to sit on the couch in the living room.An air of intimidating authority enveloped him, making everyone shiver with fear. It felt like a serious family conflict was about to break out, and their hearts were filled with worry and terror.Suzanne glanced at Nathan, then at the others, feeling conflicted.Under Gary and Florence's demands, the Morrisons' in-laws were forcibly living together. Hence, conflicts were inevitable. Though everything seemed fine on the surface, there were undercurrents of tension.Soon, Cole arrived with six military investigation personnel, equipped with professional ge