M stood awkwardly in ce. She remained silent for a long time.


    She remembered the harsh words she had said to Nathan before. She told him not to see her


    again and not to have any involvement with her.


    And now, she shamelessly stayed close to him, even though it was for his safety. But would Nathan really believe her? Would he think she was crazy?


    “Is there anything else?” Nathan asked.


    M immediately shook her head. She said as she forced a smile, “No, nothing else.”


    Nathan pointed to the desk and said, “Then I’ll finish. up the remaining work.”


    “Okay.” M pursed her lips. She was flustered. “I’ll leave you alone then. I won’t disturb you anymore<strong>.</strong><strong>”</strong>


    Nathan nodded.


    M was about to leave but stopped and turned back to look at Nathan. She said, “I want to stay in the guest room upstairs with Phoebe.”


    Nathan looked at her with a gentle gaze. He said, “Okay.”


    M smiled<strong>as</strong>she left the room.


    After leaving the study, M still felt her heart pounding. She felt her cheeks getting warm, and she felt hot in her chest too..


    When she used to have a crush on Nathan, she only felt a bit nervous and shy.C0pyright ? 2024 N?v)(elDrama.Org.


    But now, she felt a burning sensation in her heart knowing that Nathan had secretly loved her since childhood and still liked her now.


    When she saw Nathan, not only did she feel shy and nervous, but she found her heart pounding like crazy too. It was like there was a fire burning inside her.


    The moment M saw him, she felt a flurry of excitement coursing through her body. She felt weird.


    It was such an overwhelming feeling when she realized that the man she deeply loved also loved her back


    But after that, she was heartbroken knowing they were unable to be together. After all,


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    unrequited love was very painful.


    Because of her identity, they were destined to have no future together. She didn’t dare to confess her feelings to Nathan.


    It was better this way, she just wished him for the best.


    M walked into the living room and sat down on the sofa.


    She randomly picked up a book and flipped through a few pages. She couldn’t help but nce toward the study.


    She read the book while staying on guard outside the study.


    She didn’t expect Nathan to be busy untilte.


    In the dead of the night, Phoebe came to the living room twice to call M back to her room.


    to rest.


    However, M refused and had Phoebe return back to the room


    to sleep


    sleep.


    At 1:00 am, Nathan finally came out from the study.


    He walked into the living room. Suddenly, he stopped. He nced at the woman who was sleeping on the sofa.


    He slowly walked over and crouched down in front of her. His heart weighed down with sorrow when he gazed at M’s fair and delicate face.


    “Chubs,” Nathan called her softly.


    M didn’t react<strong>.</strong>


    Nathan touched her face, but his hand froze for a moment as soon as his fingers touched her skin.


    He hesitated for a moment. His body was tense. He felt his heart pounding and his gaze became more intense as he looked at her.


    He didn’t have the courage to touch her when he was looking at the beautiful face of the woman he loved.


    Despite Nathan’s high position and status, he still felt insecure andcked confidence when facing M. He would still unconsciously hide his feelings toward M


    He gulped and retracted his hand that was reaching out to hers.


    He shifted and reached out and put his arm under her neck and thighs, aiming to lift M up


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    But as soon as Nathan’s hand touched M, she suddenly woke up. She hugged his body tightly and looked at him.


    Her first reaction seemed like she was shocked. Perhaps it was a residual effect from being kidnapped by Oliver.


    She let out<strong>a</strong>sigh of relief when she realized it was Nathan.


    “I thought you were asleep, so<strong>I</strong>wanted to carry you back to your room to rest, cleared his throat as he exined.


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    “Oh.” M awkwardly fiddled with her long hair. “Are you done with your work? Are you going back to rest?” M asked.


    Nathan stood up with his hands in his pockets. He asked, “Why were you sleeping here?”


    M stood up and said,<strong>“</strong><strong>I</strong>was guarding you<strong>.</strong>”


    “Guarding me?” Nathan frowned as he asked. He was puzzled.


    M shot him an awkward smile. She said, “I was afraid<strong>that</strong>someone might use the excuse of delivering supper and send you food<strong>,</strong>so I stayed here.”