M picked up her utensils, but when she looked at Nathan, he had already finished his entire


    breakfast.


    Nathan wiped his mouth with a serviette. He murmured, “The food was very delicious.”


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    With such a good review, M was really curious about how good it tasted.


    She picked up a grilled tomato and ced it in her mouth.


    The sweetness of the grilled tomato overwhelmed her taste buds in a sh and she frowned. The


    grilled tomato wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t good either, just a little bit sweet.


    She seemed to have mistaken sugar for salt. She also added too much sugar to the food.


    As expected, the buttered toast was sweet, and so were the scrambled eggs.


    The more she ate, the more embarrassed she felt. She kept her head lowered.


    Nathan said with a smile, “It really is delicious. I like it.”


    M wasforted by his words. She slowly put down her cutlery, because she really couldn’t get


    used to this taste. It was too embarrassing.


    She changed the subject and asked, “Nate, what are your ns for today?”


    Nathan’s expression became gloomy. He said, “I don’t have any work today. Daniel has been


    discharged from the hospital, so I’m leaving to visit him.”


    M immediately grew tense as she rested her hands on the tabletop. She said, “I haven’t visited Dan


    since he woke up. How is he doing now? Has he recovered well?”


    Nathan felt ufortable when he saw M was worried about Daniel. He asked in return, Do you


    want to visit him together with me?”


    M decisively said, “Of course.” She was here to protect Nathan, so she naturally had to stick close to


    him.


    Nathan said, “After breakfast, we’ll leave.”


    M touched her messy hair and nced at her casual attire. She quickly took off the apron.” Nate,


    wait for me. I’ll go change my clothes,” she said.


    After that, M dashed upstairs.


    Leaning back in his chair, Nathan looked down with a gloomy expression. He looked glum as he fixed


    his gaze on the table.


    M seemed very happy and excited to meet Daniel.


    Ten minutester, M ran downstairs. Nathan was waiting downstairs.


    M tied her hair up in a bun. She wore a white shirt and jeans. She looked very cute and energetic.


    She ran downstairs and said, “I’m ready. Let’s go, Nate.”


    Although Nathan was unhappy, he still managed to muster a smile.


    As M reached thest two steps of the staircase, she wasn’t paying attention, so she tripped.


    “Ah!” she screamed as she fell forward.


    Nathan quickly caught her.


    Luckily, M fell into his arms. His arms wrapped around her waist, holding her tightly.


    The two of them were closely pressed together, with only thin clothing separating them. The connection


    between them felt incredibly intimate and vivid.


    Both of them froze. They gazed into each other’s eyes. At that moment, their gaze was very intense.


    They were both frozen stiff but their hearts pounded furiously.


    Their faces were just inches from each other and they could even feel each other’s breath.


    “Mi-” Phoebe, who was getting the car, stepped inside. Upon seeing the scene, she stopped calling for


    M. Then, she turned 180 degrees and walked out.


    Nathan gulped and slowly helped her up.


    He slowly looked away and his voice was hoarse as he said, “Be careful.”


    “Thank you, Nate,” M breathed out. She nervously stepped back as her cheeks flushed.


    “Let’s go,” she said while passing by Nathan. She lowered her head to hide her embarrassment


    and walked out.


    Nathan adjusted his tie and calmed himself then followed her out.


    In the backyard of the Morrison Residence, there was a summerhouse nestled within the


    arboretum.


    The summerhouse was surrounded by


    a small pine forest.


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