Nathan sat down on the lounge sofa, while M dragged a chair to sit in front of him with a ss coffee


    table separating them.


    They fixed their gaze on each other. Even the most passionate gaze from the man was overshadowed


    by M''sposed demeanor. It created a sense of distance and detachment.


    Nathan leaned against the sofa. He gently asked, "When did you return to Norvania?"


    M was stunned. She asked back, "Aren''t you here to discuss my family matters?"


    Nathan asked with an annoyed tone, "So, with our current rtionship, I can''t even send my regards to


    you?"


    M lowered her head. She lightly fiddled with the buttons on her coat as she remained silent.


    Nathan had a heartache by looking at her subdued demeanor. Yet, he didn''t want to distress her


    further, so he changed the subject.


    "After Avery took over your grandfather''s businesses, they haven''t depleted. In fact, under her


    management, their market value has increased by over 50 billion dors.


    "Over the past six months, she''s been gradually transferring the businesses and assets overseas.


    Although most of the businesses have been transferred abroad, the assets are still under Avery''s


    name. "Once your grandfather returns safely, these assets will transfer back under his name. In terms


    of assets, it''s currently within a manageable scope.


    “For the past six months, Oliver has vanished without a trace, so there hasn''t been a single word about


    your family''s whereabouts."


    After speaking, Nathan silently looked at M as he awaited her reaction.


    M still kept her head lowered. Her face became gloomy, and the buttons on her coat almost loosened


    due to her fiddling.


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    Nathan was uncertain about her thoughts, so he felt a bit anxious. “I''ve been investigating—" Nathan''s


    words were suddenly cut off by M.


    She answered his previous question, "I''ve been back for a week." Nathan was stunned for a moment.


    He was happy and sad at the same time.


    He was happy because she finally agreed to talk about her personal matters.


    But he was sad because she had been back for a week, but didn''t contact him once.


    Although M felt heavy-hearted, she pretended to be calm. She looked up at Nathan and forced a


    seemingly indifferent smile to conceal her grievances and difort.


    She teased with a semi-joking tone, "It was my mistake to use such despicable tactics to defile you and


    then disappear. I hope General Morrison won''t hold a grudge—"


    Nathan frowned as he interrupted with a more serious tone, "Defile?" M felt bitter in her heart. While


    she pretended to be calm, she smiled and nodded.


    Nathan''s face became even more gloomy. He snorted, "If I didn''t want it, would you be able to force


    me?"


    M replied, "You obviously didn''t want it."


    Nathan quickly exined, "That is because..." he stopped midway through speaking. He felt that


    exnations were pointless. He then wore a faint smile.


    Watching him hesitate to speak, M''s heart felt heavy.


    She wanted to be free and easy, not bother about matters between Nathan and Fenna, but she couldn''t


    get past this mental barrier because she cared too much.


    She returned with her child in pursuit of happiness because she wanted to give her child aplete


    family.


    M hesitated for a moment. She casually asked, "I heard you and Fenna are together, is that true?"


    Nathan furrowed his brows. He asked, "Who told you that?"


    M replied casually, "People who know you say so. Staff at the camp even call her “Madam Morrison’


    in private."


    Nathan''s face turned pale. He remained silent.


    To M, his silence was deafening.


    Did his silence mean he acknowledged it?


    She didn''t want to ask anymore as she felt heartbroken. Her eyes instantly welled up with tears. She


    pretended to be strong and forced a smile.


    She said, "You two seem suitable together."


    Nathan''s face remained stern. He scolded with a serious tone, “In your mind, I seem suitable with


    anyone except you, right?"


    M was shocked by his anger. She asked, "Why... are you angry?" Nathan was very unhappy. He


    replied, "I''ve known Fenna for ten years. If I were interested in her, our child would be in elementary


    school by now."


    M was slightly stunned.


    Nathan raised his hand and nced at his watch. His gaze was deep and solemn.


    After that, he looked back at M. He angrily dered with utmost seriousness, "I have only ever liked


    one woman, from the past to the present. It will not change in the future.”