I didn’t shy away from Michael’s gaze. Even though his terrifying aura scared me, I refused to yield.

“I’ll prove to you that the little lawyer doesn’t deserve your affection.”

 

As soon as he said that, he turned around and left.

After leaving the office, I dropped by the supermarket to buy some groceries before going back to the house in Birchwood.

Back home, I washed my hands and started cooking dinner. Due to being used to living with Natalie, I cooked two portions of dinner out of habit. As I sat at the dining table and stared at the amount of food, my heart clenched painfully.

 

Taking a deep breath, I forced myself to stop thinking about anything upsetting and picked up the cutlery to dig into my food. Just then, the sound of the door opening reached my ears. Stunned, I whipped my head toward the door.

Feeling scared was inevitable when I was living alone in a house, especially during the night. After all, there were many cases of breaking and entering, as well as young women being attacked in their own homes.

I was born with a wild imagination, so I felt somewhat nervous at that moment.

 

But when I saw Michael appearing through the door, I exhaled in relief.

However, it was short-lived. When my mind registered that it was Michael, I became nervous all over again, but for a different reason.

 

are you doing

he walked in, recalling the

me he came here so late at night

a CEO of a big corporation, for

nerves, and a hint of wariness entered my eyes

is that? I already told you I’d be coming over tonight.” Michael sat down

working twice as hard to satisfy

as I looked at him in embarrassment. Knowing that he was here

with a trace of delight. Then, he unceremoniously picked up a pair of

he raised his head to look at me

very handsome when he smiled. His smile reminded me of sunshine during the winter, and I felt warm and fuzzy on the

silently about him assuming that I had cooked dinner for him. I was merely used to cooking two portions

wasn’t planning to tell him the truth because if I did, he’d definitely get mad. Hence, it was better to

opposite of him, I ate my dinner in silence while debating if I should take some time

strained that night and Natalie probably hated me right now, the thought of John playing

distracted look on my face, Michael put down his cutlery and asked

front of me? What has Yuval

have something against Yuval, and I didn’t like it

was just thinking how to make Natalie believe me and realize that John is playing

out for her the other day, but she

easy,” Michael replied

you have an idea?” I quickly asked, staring

When that happens, she’ll know you weren’t lying to her. This is the

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