NovelGoldChapter 74
Chapter 74
Right then, Zachary, wearing an apron and holding a spatula, crunning over excitedly. “Mr. Hallman, Ms.
Murphy, thanks for coming. You two, make yourselves comfortable. Melissa, go ahead and take care of our
guests. Just three more dishes to finish up.”
| gave Melissa a teasing look. When Zachary called her Melissa, it sounded so cheesy. The tough, strong Melissa
blushed all of a sudden.
With Nathan by my side, | didn’t dare tease her, so | politely sat down on the couch. Melissa got busy making
coffee for us. Nathan was calm and collected.
When he reached for the coffee with his long, pale fingers, the veins on the back of his hand showed clearly. My
heart skipped a beat.
“I'll go help Zachary. You two relax,” Melissa said, leaving us alone.
Nathan glanced toward the kitchen at the happy couple and smiled. “They look really happy.”
| looked too. Zachary cooked while Melissa washed dishes. The sounds of pots and pans clanging gave off a
warm, homey vibe.
Seeing this, | suddenly thought of my previous life, how | was always alone in the kitchen. Jared wouldn't even
cin to grab a bowl, let alone share that kind of couple closeness.
“My friend finally found someone who can satisfy her appetite,” | smiled.
“Zachary’s from Caelora. His pork’s the real deal,” Nathan added.
“Oh, 1 get it,” I laughed. I'd heard men in Caelora were known to be very attentive, but | wasn't sure if that was
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As | watched the kitchen, | felt a burning stare on me. | immediately looked down and calmly sipped my coffee.
Nathan seemed to feel that staring was rude and quickly drank his coffee, too.
“Ms. Murphy, | didn’t expect you to come,” Nathan said quietly, worried | might think the wrong thing.
| looked at him sincerely. “I trust you.”
Nathan stared atin surprise. “Why?”
“Nothing. I just think you're honest and not scheming.” Nathan was a science geek with clear eyes, not like
someone with hidden agendas.
Nathan felt a bit underestimated. He lowered his voice. “You don’t knowthat well yet.”
| smiled at him. “We're just friends. No need to dig too deep. As long as you seem trustworthy, that’s enough.”
Nathan's clear eyes darkened for a moment. He said no more. Dinner was great. Zachary and Melissa were
outgoing and talkative. After a few toasts, it was my turn. | got tongue-tied.
Nathan smiled at me, so | blurted out, “I wish you a happy marriage and lots of kids.”
“Victoria...” Melissa protested, blushing hard and givinga playful glare.
Zachary happily thanked me. “Thanks for the blessing, Ms. Murphy. We'll do our best.”
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Melissa's eyes lit up. She looked shy
but happy. We talked about lightfun
stuff atthe fable: haf? rink
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Zachary drank a lot. He was happy. Melissa only had a little. When the party ended, Nathan suddenly swayed
next to me. | instinctively reached out to steady him.
“Sorry, I'm a little drunk,” he said, eyes red and breath heavy.
Zachary was dead drunk. Melissa had to take care of him. Nathan and | got ready to leave. “Victoria, watch Mr.
Hallman so he doesn’t fall,” Melissa said worriedly.
| nodded. At the elevator entrance,
the motion—sensor light suddenly,
went out, The elevdooante Slowly.
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My heart pounded. | wondered if | didn’t have the courage to do what Jared did. ‘How could he be so affectionate
with Tracy in front ofall these years?’
Thinking that, | glanced at the
elevator still stopped on the third
floor. Nathan suddeplywayéd he
pt his haa Yn'the wall. | reached
out and held his other arm. In the
dark, he looked at me, and | stared
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“Victoria...” Nathan's voice was hoarse and barely recognizable. | responded softly. Then | felt his breath
suddenly move closer but stop about two inches from me.
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