Feeling a bit embarrassed by Nina's words, Freya looked down shyly.

Micah's deep voice broke the silence. "Since we've run into each other and it's about time for dinner, why don't we eat together?" Nina immediately jumped in. "We've booked a stay at a nearby guesthouse. Follow me."

Leading the way, they soon arrived at a cozy guesthouse.

Nash called a server, and with Nina and Nash being regulars, they recommended the house specialties to Freya and Micah.

The meal was ordered with variety in mind. There were about a dozen dishes to give their guests a true taste of the local cuisine, though in small portions.

When Freya reached for shrimp, Micah, ever the gentleman, peeled them for her without hesitation. Meanwhile, Nash was not about to be outdone in serving his wife, making sure she was equally pampered. As they enjoyed their meal, Nina poured Freya a drink. "There are plenty of sights to see around here. Since we've bumped into each other, how about we explore together?"

"That sounds great!" Freya agreed instantly.

been a bit awkward. Micah was not much of a talker, and Freya was careful not to chatter

prematurely. This one-month trial period was an arrangement she had worked so

place is comfortable." Micah had no objections, and Freya could not have been happier. "We'd love that," she replied

for a room with a small, modest-sized bed on purpose. When she handed them the key, neither Freya nor Micah noticed anything off. However, Nash, who had been

headed off to settle in, Nash pulled Nina aside. "You really are something! You're full of tricks, you know that?"

but wonder how he had missed this

seemed so compliant, almost reserved, during the seven years she had been by his side. But now it was clear that Nina had a clever, cunning side to her that he had not fully appreciated before. Nina raised an eyebrow and grinned. "I'm just trying to help. What's

bed that small was practically child-sized, and

a small couch in the corner. Nina had planned everything out, ensuring that upgrading to a larger room

Nina made sure to handle everything herself. Initially, the front desk was not too keen on helping. However, after some persuasion and the sight of

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