Nathan walked up to Suzanne, gently taking her hand. “Move out with me, okay?”
Suzanne nodded repeatedly. Yes, of course she would. This house and the family members… She
couldn’t help but feel frightened at the thought of who might be the spy.
“Go upstairs and pack your things,” Nathan said softly.
“Okay,” Suzanne replied before rushing upstairs.
Everyone sat in the living room with grim expressions, while the air was heavy with tension.
Nathan picked up Suzzane’s suitcase. After bidding farewell to everyone, they left the Morrison
Residence.
Once they were in the car, Suzanne asked curiously, “Where are we going?”
Nathan leaned back in his seat, his gaze tender as he looked at her startled face. He asked cautiously,
“Sudvi. Is that alright?”
Sudvi?
There had always been a knot in Suzanne’s heart regarding that ce. After all, it was the home
Nathan had custom-built for Sally, tailored.
her tastes in both decoration and style.
now, the circumstances didn’t allow for her to be sentimental.
ne didn’t want to return to Morrison Residence, and she couldn’t possibly ask Nathan to set up a new
home if she refused to stay in Sudvi, too.
“It’s alright. I have no problem with that,” Suzanne answered with a
faint smile.
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Nathan’s eyes softened, and he couldn’t help but reach out and tousle
her hair.
Suzanne felt a hint of intimacy in his gesture, blushing slightly. Then, she added, “But, can you also
have the search team check Sudvi?”
Nathan paused.
Suzanne hurriedly exined, “Even though La used to like you and dislikes me now, I don’t think
she’s that twisted.”
Nathan furrowed his brows. “Who told you that La liked me?”
“Wendy.”
Nathan smiled helplessly. “And you believed her?”
“I’ve noticed it myself. She does like you, which is why she’s so hostile toward me,” Suzanne said
convincingly.
Nathan pursed his lips and fell silent. He sat still while deep in thought, his profound dark eyes gazing
out the window.
a
Suzanne stole a nce at him and noticed he once again wore a stern and intimidating expression,
approach him.
king it difficult for anyone to
Taking a deep breath, she leaned closer to him, pressing her body. agit his arm and tilting her head to
peer up at his face. “Even
Sally was so infatuated with you, didn’t you ever suspect her?”
Nathan felt her soft chest pressed against him, his body tensed ntly. He looked down, eyes fixed on her
chest.
His heartbeat inexplicably quickened, his Adam’s apple bobbed, and his warm eyes flickered.
With a tender smile tugged at his lips, he responded hoarsely,
Everyone is under suspicion. We will continue to investigate.”
“Should we search Sudvi too?”
“Of course.”
“Okay.” Suzanne revealed a satisfied and relieved smile.
As she slowly moved away, Nathan felt empty in his heart and a hint of reluctance. He murmured,
“Chubs.”
Suzanne was a bit puzzled. “Why are you calling me Chubs now?”
“It sounds more intimate. It’ll help to strengthen our bond.”
Suzanne blushed, shyly lowering her head and nodding. “Oh.”
Nathan looked at her delicate and fair face, unable to resist the urge to pinch her cheek. However, he
restrained himself and softly. exined, “Chubs, there’s nothing between La and I. Don’t let your
imagination run wild.”
Looking at his nervous expression and earnest exnation, Suzanne thought that he cared about her.
On second thought, it felt real.