Suzanne was enveloped in Nathan’s embrace, her tears flowing helplessly.


    With each passing moment, her inner turmoil grew more pronounced. She then pushed against


    Nathan’s chest, and all of a sudden, a sharp inhale escaped him.


    She was shocked and immediately nced up at his shoulder. Blood stains had tainted his white shirt.


    In that instant, all of Suzanne’s resentment and anger dissipated like mist in the wind. Her voice


    trembled with emotion as she eximed,” You’re bleeding!”


    But Nathan paid no attention to his wound, maintaining his firm hold on her shoulders. His stern voice


    commanded, “Stay away


    in the future.”


    Suzanne’s surprise was evident in her watery eyes as she me Nathan’s gaze.


    Nathan lowered his head, his gaze fixed on her eyes, then on he which were slightly swollen from his


    kisses. A sense of guilt wa


    over him.


    him


    Suzanne retorted, “I want to stay away from him too, but he’s clinging to me just like you are now. I’ve


    struggled with all my might, but I can’t move. What am I supposed to do?”


    Her words were not only directed at Oliver but also at Nathan. As her words fell, Nathan loosened his


    grip slightly and took a step back.


    Regardless of the truth behind her exnation, Nathan chose to trust herpletely. With a stern


    expression, he spoke calmly, “Why didn’t


    you call for help if he won’t let you go?”


    Suzanne wiped her tears away with a sniff, her lips pouted in frustration. “He’s shameless, but I have to


    protect my dignity. Imagine if the whole family caught him holding me like that. The gossip would never


    end.”


    Nathan fell silent.


    As Suzanne walked past him to retrieve medications from the cab, she grumbled softly under her


    breath, “You’re too quick to judge me without knowing the whole story. using me of being disloyal to


    our marriage and vows, you’re just as bad.”


    “You…” Suzanne struggled to finish the rest of her words. He had forcefully kissed me. Her heart raced


    uncontrobly, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment and anger.


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    “How dare you treat me like this? Who do you think you are?” sheined. “You’re still entangled


    with Sally and harbore elings for her, yet you refuse to divorce me.


    “How could you forbid me to do things you’re doing yourse crossed the line.”


    Suzanne grumbled as she approached Nathan with the medi her words filled withints, yet her


    actions gentle and ca Her clear eyes held a tender gaze.


    “Sit down. Let me check your wound and change the bandage.”


    Nathan felt no pain from the wound, but his emotions were a tumultuous mix. His intense gaze lingered


    on Suzanne’s flushed cheeks, eyes, and lips. His heart raced, every cell in his body being aze with


    longing.


    Just one impulsive kiss, and he realized he couldn’t resist kissing her again. It was addictive and


    ignited a desire in him to touch her. The


    soft, fragrant, and moist sensation of their contact ensnared him. Suzanne met his gaze as she spoke,


    “Sit down. Let me-”


    His scorching gaze left her head nk. At that moment, she felt as though her entire being was


    engulfed in mes.


    Her dewy eyes acted as a catalyst, igniting Nathan’s suppressed impulse. The next moment, he


    stepped forward. One hand hooked around her waist, and the other cradled the back of her head as he


    kissed her passionately.


    Suzanne was startled. Her lips, still tingling from his previous kiss, were now throbbing from his


    renewed affection.


    She wondered if he was teasing her again.


    Suzanne pushed against his chest with both hands, attempting to resist. But this time, his kiss left her


    disoriented and enchanted, her resistance gradually melting under his gentle onught.