Chapter 64
Nathan nodded, his expression patient. “That’s all I ask” H
Trying to change the subject, I offered, “I’ll ask the driver to take you home.”
Nathan stood, thanking everyone for their hospitality. As he headed for the door, Faith called out from the nursery.
“Don’t be a stranger,
Nathan!”
He chuckled and waved before disappearing through the front door.
The moment he was gone, Faith rushed into the room, dramatically handing the baby off to Dominic before throwing herself onto the couch beside me
*Raina, that man is handsome,” she said, her eyes sparkling with excitement. “You’d better not waste time. Go out with him!”
I groaned, covering my face with my hands. “I don’t want a relationship right now,” I said firmly. “Not when everything is such a mess.
Faith softened, her tone shifting from playful to understanding. “It’s okay to be scared,” she said gently. “But you don’t have to jump into anything serious. Take it slow, see how it goes.)”
I nodded, though her words only added to the jumble of thoughts in my mind. “I need to get out of this dress,” I mumbled, standing up.
Once I was in my rogon, I immediately stripped off
subtle reminder of the evening I wanted to forger
the emerald–green dress and tossed it onto the bed. The fabric still smelled faintly of the restaurant, a
I told myself I needed another shower, hoping the warm water would help me clear my
As the spray cascaded over me, I found my thoughts drifting to Nathan. His calm demeanor, the way he stepped in when I needed help, the way he looked at me as I were the only person in the room.
And then, unbidden, I started comparing him to Alex.
Not once had Alax ever protected me the way Nathan had tonight. He’d been too consumed with his own anger, his own ego, to see what I needed.
Nathan, on the other hand he was thoughtful. Gentle.
But would he accept my children as his own?
The question caught me off guard, and I felt my chest tighten. I didn’t have an answer, and that scared me.
Shading off the thought, I stepped out of the shower and wrapped myself in a towel I couldn’t think about this now not when everything was still so complicated.
Later that night, as I climbed into bed, my phone buzzed with a new message.
Nathan: “Goodnight, Raina. I hope you sleep well. Looking forward to seeing you again soon.”
A small smile tugged at my lips despite my better judgment.
The next morning, I threw myself into work, determined to avoid any more emotional entanglements.
But, of course, Alex made that impossible.
He’d been texting me nonstop–apologies, explanations, and vague mentions of “something important” he needed to tell me.
By the time noon rolled around, I was ready to block his number for good.
“I’m done,” I muttered, setting my phone down on Dominic’s desk
We were in his office, going over approved documents for an upcoming project.
“Done with what?” Dominic asked, glancing up.
“Alex,” I said flatly. “I’m blocking him.”
Dominic smirked, nodding In agreement. “Good. If he has something to say, he can direct it to me instead.”
I laughed softly, grateful for his support.
“And honestly,” Dominic added, leaning back in his chair, “he could take a lesson from Nathan. That guy’s got his head on straight.”
I nearly choked on my water. “What?”
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Dominic shrugged, his smile knowing, “Just saying, Nathan’s a solid guy.
I rolled my eyes, but his words stayed with me long after I left his office.
Toward my break, my phone buzzed again. This time, the name on the screen made my heart skip a beat.
Nathan
“Hello?” I answered, trying to keep my wolce steady
“Hi, Raina,” he said warmly. “1 was wondering are you on your lunch break yet?**
“Yes, actually,” I said, glancing at the clock.
“Perfect. How about lunch? My treat.”
Thesitated, but the idea of spending time with Nathan didn’t seem so daunting, “Okay,” I said finally.
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The cafe Nathan chose was tucked away in a quiet alley, its cozy interior a stark contrast to the bustling city outside.
“This place is amazing,” I said as we took our seats
“I thought you’d like it,” he replied with a smile.
We ordered, and when the food arrived, I couldn’t help but let out a small, involuntary moan as I tasted the first bite.
Nathan cleared his throat, coughing softly,
“Sorry,” I said, embarrassed.
“Don’t apologize,” he said, calling the walter over. “Can we get another order of this? To go, for the lady
His thoughtfulness caught me off guard, and I found myself smiling despite the chaos of the past few days.
As we ate, he asked casually, “What are the chances of seeing you more often?”
frowned, setting my fork down.
“Nathan, you’re a great guy,” I began, and he interrupted with a joking “Uh–oh,”
such a mess right now. My ex won’t leave me alone, I’m still dealing with a sick child, and I have another one at home who
“But everything in my life is such a mess needs me.”
Nathan nodded, his expression serious. “I get it. And I’m willing to wait,” he said gently. “Or even help, if you’ll let me. Especially with your ex.
His words threw me off. Was this it? Had I finally found someone good?
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