Chapter 573
Battling her restless anxiety, M endured a sleepless night, her heart filled with anticipation.
As the second day dawned, Nathan was still nowhere to be seen.Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org.
Hesitant to disturb him with a call, M found herself trapped in a torturous cycle of hope and apprehension.
Time seemed to stretch endlessly and each passing second weighed heavily on her. Her gaze fixed unwaveringly on the door, longing for Nathan''s return. Yet, he remained absent.
By thete hours of the third day, M stumbled upon breaking news while scrolling through her phone. A fierce gun battle had erupted at Memorial Heights, with residents capturing the chaos on video and sharing it online.
The darkness of the night concealed the faces, leaving only the echoing sounds of gunfire.
Driven by overwhelming concern, M dialed Nathan''s number, only to be greeted by the automated message indicating his phone was switched off.
She tossed her phone aside and sank onto her bed in discouragement. Her heart was heavy with oppressive dread as if caught in a whirlwind of worry.
At three in the morning, M was still wide awake.
She stood on the balcony in her coat with cold wind brushing against her. Her eyes fixed on the grand iron gate leading to the garden while silently praying for Nathan''s safe return.
Time seemed to crawl until, suddenly, headlights pierced the darkness as a luxury car entered the vi. M immediately dashed into the house and toward the entrance.
Nathan stepped out of the car and before he could close the door, a figure rushed toward him.
"Nate!" M''s voice choked with emotion.
Nathan''s face revealed a blend of joy and concern. It was nearing four in the morning, yet M had not slept.
Before he could react, M rushed into his embrace, her arms circled his neck, and hugged him with all her might.
Nathan, in turn, wrapped his arms around her waist.
Given their height difference, M''s feet left the ground. Her entire body was enveloped in the warmth of Nathan''s embrace.
"Are you injured?" M''s eyes brimmed with tears, her gaze filled with concern.
Without uttering a word, Nathan felt the soft warmth of her body, the depth of her care evident in her eyes. The intensity of her concern allowed him to deeply feel her love. S
Without hesitation, he sealed the moment with a deep and passionate kiss.
Cole drove toward the garage, discreetly leaving space for the couple.
M was taken aback by Nathan''s sudden kiss. Initially evading, she soon found herself overwhelmed by Nathan''s intense embrace. Her hands instinctively cradled his head as they shared this fervent moment.
Possibly due to the long absence of such intimacy, Nathan appeared to lose his usual restraint.
Eventually, M felt as though she was breathless, fearing Nathan might consume her with his fervor.
"W-Wait. Hold on," M whispered, her voice trembling as she attempted to catch her breath.
Reluctantly, Nathan paused. His breathing was heavy, warming her cheek with each exhale. It was a sensation that felt like wildfire spreading across her skin.
M felt her body ache from the intensity of their embrace. She lowered her blushed face and uttered, "We''re outside; someone might see us."
Smirking, Nathan replied, "Who else but you would be awake at four in the morning?"
"I couldn''t sleep," M murmured.
With hands supporting her hips, Nathan effortlessly lifted her into his arms and walked purposefully toward the house.
M clung tightly to Nathan''s neck, afraid of falling. Her legs encircled his waist as she said, "Nate, put me down. I can walk." "Shh," Nathan hushed gently.
With swift strides, he carried M back to the room and nudged the door shut behind them.
The warmly lit room seemed to
dissolve Nathan''s exhaustion. Gently
laying M on the bed, he leaned
over her and supported his weight on his elbows as he tenderly pressed his body against hers.