Chapter 129
Nathan’s usually deep eyes suddenly seemed to catch the sunlight, sweeping away all his earlier gloom. He grinned at me and teased, “So when exactly is sooner or later? Tomorrow morning, or tomorrow night?”
I shot him an exasperated look. “Do you really think getting divorced is as easy as grabbing a meal or taking a nap? What, you think I can just pick morning or night like it’s nothing?”
Nathan actually seemed to enjoy getting scolded by me. He grinned like a fool for a bit, then got all serious again. “So, now that you know they’re close, are you still sleeping with Mr. Holcomb?”
His question really left me stumped.
Sure, Jared was a total player, but one couldn’t deny he was in great shape and had stamina to spare.
Besides, I never claimed to be some chaste saint. If the opportunity was right there, why not take it? Honestly, he was still way better than some random gigolo out there.
“Uh, that’s a bit much. Don’t you think?” I coughed lightly, trying to end the topic.
“So, you still are, huh?” Nathan looked like he was instantly swallowed up by jealousy.
I turned to look at him, thinking, ‘Nathan runs his own tech company, but how can he still be such a softie?”
“Once you’ve got a woman, you’ll understand a lot more. Open your mind a little,” I said, getting up and walking away. Nathan trailed after me, step for step, like a clingy dog I just couldn’t shake off.
I’d walk a bit, then stop, and he’d do exactly the same, matching me move for move.
I checked the time. It was already afternoon, and my stomach was growling.
I turned to Nathan and said, “Let’s split up here, okay? And don’t follow me back to the hotel. Jared’s not an idiot; he’s already suspicious about us. Well, not that there’s really anything going on between us anyway.”
“I like you. Doesn’t that count for something?” Nathan was always so bold and straightforward, which made me, a married woman, look almost pure by comparison.
“It counts, but just because you like me doesn’t mean we can just mess around,” I said seriously, meeting his eyes. “Nathan, just wait a little longer. Once I’m divorced, I’ll come find you first.”
Nathan’s handsome face flushed bright red, whether from embarrassment or frustration, I couldn’t tell. His big hands tightened a little, almost unconsciously. “Fine, no marriage, but we’re still going to be together.”
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