Nathan watched as Suzanne undressed. From that moment on, he had lost control of his thoughts. The scene sent him over the moon instantly.The nightgown slipped off Suzanne's shoulders and gathered around her slender waist. Her thick, flowing hair cascaded over her shoulders, offering a glimpse of the smooth skin underneath it.It was just a bare back—but it was alluring enough to seduce him.This was torture for Nathan, one that he enjoyed tremendously.Suzanne gently flipped her long hair to the side, revealing her alluring back to him. Nathan's eyes widened and his mouth felt dry.He must have been insane to offer his help with Suzanne's wound.Suzanne slowly reached behind her and unhooked the bra. Nathan's chest throbbed and he felt like his body was on fire. His breath also became erratic, his heart racing out of his chest. Every gesture Suzanne made tugged at his heartstrings.Suzanne was unaware of Nathan's internal struggle. She still naively wanted Nathan to chec
Suzanne furrowed her brows. "What happened to him?"Lucas was equally puzzled. "I don't know, but he's probably busy."Suzanne closed the door after thanking Lucas. Cole was the one who brought her dinner, and Lucas delivered her supper. "Madam, General Morrison is busy and won't be returning tonight. He said you should rest early."Suzanne was left speechless.…The next day at noon, Suzanne had finished reading all the books in the dormitory. She felt bored and wanted to see Nathan but was hesitant about disrupting his work. Alternatively, she considered going to the lab to chat with the professors.While she was still contemplating, she heard a knock at the door. It had to be one of Nathan's assistants again.Suzanne hurried to open the door, finding a stranger in uniform standing outside."Hello, Madam," greeted the man.The only people allowed into the dorms were people from the Norvanian military."Hello." Suzanne nodded.The man explained, "General Morrison as
The vice-captain sneered. "Yes, the clan will not let traitors off the hook. You somehow managed to get away the last time, but your luck has finally run out."Suzanne paled. She felt her head spin and staggered backward. Her mind went blank. The vice-captain pulled out a gun and aimed it at her.Suzanne couldn't believe this was happening. She was a spy sent by the Nightshade Clan to steal secrets from Nathan before she lost her memory?The vice-captain approached her slowly with the gun. He snarled, "Nathan is beginning to suspect me. He will soon find out that I was the one who tried to assassinate you last time. My identity has been exposed; soon, he'll discover yours too."You're going to die sooner or later, either by the clan's hands or Nathan's."Suzanne had never hated herself as much as she did at this moment. She could accept her past as an evil woman. Even if she was corrupted and filthy back then, she could still start afresh.But why did she have to be a spy? Sh
Cole still had his eyes closed. "Indeed. During lunch today, General Morrison stared at the chicken leg on his plate for a very, very long time. In the end, he didn't eat a single bite."Lucas was bewildered. "General Morrison isn't the type to waste food."Cole nodded. "You're right. He gave it to me." The memory of it still made his mouth water.Lucas leaned closer to Cole and said in a hushed tone, "How about I go to Phoenicia and bring Madam back?""Forget it. Have you ever seen a newlywed couple go without meeting calling, or texting each other for ten days? They probably don't have feelings for each other," Cole mumbled.Lucas nervously glanced at the door to make sure no one was around and whispered, "Cole, let me tell you something."Cole was swept along by Lucas' nervousness and quickly opened his eyes. He leaned closer. "What is it?""The letter that Madam left for General Morrison was thrown into the trash can on the first day," Lucas whispered."As expected." Cole
"She's someone very impressive!" Florence sighed helplessly.Suzanne frowned with unease.Seeing Suzanne's lack of self-preservation, Florence couldn't help but remind her again, "Even Nate avoids her. Her return this time will surely bring chaos to the family again."Suzanne was curious yet worried.Florence felt her irritation grow. The two sat in silence for a while and neither struck up a conversation.Suzanne tried to break the silence. "Mom, I noticed you were busy with the greenhouse. Is there anything I can help you with?"Florence suddenly remembered. "Oh, right! The flowers in the greenhouse are all in bloom. If you have the time, please help me cut some and put them in vases. Place them around the house when you're done."Suzanne nodded with a smile. "I have time. How many vases do you need?""The vases are already in the greenhouse. Come, let me take you there." Florence subconsciously grabbed Suzanne's wrist and pulled her along.Suzanne felt a profound sense of j
Upon entering the house, a few maids brought tea and snacks. Nathan sat down and chatted with Florence for a while. But his mind wandered and he found his gaze drifting toward the front door.Florence soon noticed his lack of focus. "Nate, what's wrong? Are your men still waiting outside?""No, they've gone back to rest." Nathan snapped back to reality and took a sip of tea.A pleasant fragrance filled the air. Nathan pursed his lips and paused.Florence smiled. "Do you like it? Suzanne was the one who chose the tea, It's a good tea. Also, it's not easy to prepare this tea. Suzanne says the water temperature shouldn't be too high as a higher temperature will make it bitter."Just hearing Suzanne's name made Nathan's heart skip a beat. He gently placed the cup down and cleared his throat. "Seems like you're getting along well."Florence sighed. "That girl is quite simple-minded. She's soft and gentle in character, and she can do anything she sets her mind on. I sometimes wonder
Suzanne was overwhelmed with shame and discomfort when her thoughts laid bare. She gradually lowered her head.Fuming in anger, Nathan let go of her hand and uttered, "If you want a divorce, just tell me. I won't make you stay. Don't use tactics like this to upset me."Tears began to well up in Suzanne's eyes, burdened by a heart heavy with pain and sorrow. She bit her lip and struggled against the urge to cry.Leaving Nathan was not her desire, but she felt powerless to change the direction of their relationship. She grappled with the weight of not wanting to be defined by a troubled past she couldn't undo.Yet, she found herself trapped. Every day felt like a battle for survival, and she felt like a soul slowly withering away.Nathan picked up on her profound sadness, and his own heart sank in response. Realizing he had been too harsh in his words, his gaze softened as he looked at her.In a gentle tone, Nathan said, "Share what's troubling you."Suzanne stayed quiet, and Nath
Nathan froze in place when he heard the question. After a short pause, he answered calmly, "It just seems like a good way to keep your tears at bay."Out of the blue, a soft voice interrupted their moment. "Did you finish setting up my flowers?"Suzanne rushed back to her spot, grabbed her tools, and began trimming. "Almost done, Florence."Florence walked in and saw that none of the flowers were arranged. Some empty vases still sat on the floor, waiting to be taken care of.Confused, she glanced at Nathan. "Nate, didn't you mention coming over to—""Mom, go home and rest. We'll handle it here," Nathan spoke in a louder voice, trying to drown out whatever she was going to say. He swiftly put his arm around Florence's shoulders and guided her away. After seeing Florence off, he returned to find Suzanne focused on trimming the flowers.Nathan grabbed a pair of scissors and took a seat across from Suzanne. He observed how she did it and silently started helping. The peaceful, swee