Meeting You Was Fate

"So why are you crying?" Nathan asked, firmly placing his hands on Mandy's shoulders, trying to soothe her.

"Can you stop asking?" Mandy's cheeks reddened from the previous events. After retelling it now, she couldn't help but feel humiliated from what had happened after she had walked out on her mother.

"You're my woman, Mandy. I won't allow anyone to bully you." Nathan brought her chin up to look at him. Her confused eyes met his determined ones, and she couldn't help but look away.

Once again, Nathan had found a way to curve her expectations. When she was crying, he'd be the most gentle man in the room. When she was laughing, he'd find a way to bring those glistening eyes to tears. Nathan was just unpredictable.

He found a way to twist her emotions with his words.

"Nathan, please, don't ask any more. Let me keep my dignity." Mandy curled up into a ball, removing the hand that held her chin. Her eyebrows knitted as she trembled at his close touch. Though she did appreciate his concern, this hot-and-cold reaction was sometimes a bit too much for her.

Seeing this, Nathan couldn't help but feel a little sorry for her. She reminded him too much of his first love–both irritatingly stubborn and a crazy determination was hidden in their gaze. He removed his hold.

"Okay, let's stop talking about this." Nathan compromised, reaching out his arms to hold her. There was a rare tenderness in his eyes as Mandy leaned in on his chest, snuggling into the warmth of his skin.

Though no words were exchanged, Mandy knew he understood her, and she appreciated the fact that he didn't pester her about it anymore.

Lillian had already prepared dinner for them. However, before she could call them, she saw that they were already in each other's tight embrace. Not wanting to interrupt their make-out session, she quietly left the room.

find out that we live together?" Mandy drew back, biting her lips.

asked, drawing back. Was it that shameful

just don't want to bother you. Please." Mandy folded her hands to plead with

about it all carefully as she held him. He did understand her. They were living together without actually being officially together. Her reputation may be at stake if her mother were to find out about this.

Nathan answered

for everything...about Nana." She moved her body as she looked up

her to the dining hall. The food was already prepared

felt warmth in Nathan's words, thinking back to what Lillian had said

enough to handle all responsibilities like an adult. However, at that age,

with wounds over his body, with cuts decorating his cheeks and chin. They'd last for several days. Though Daisy was heartbroken, Jason was indifferent. Due to that, Nathan had to learn the duty of being indifferent to a

so much opposition on the age of his son by Luke and other people who held power in the company, he had to wait

International, he fired every single one of the senior staff who were opposed to him. Though they were in an uproar, they didn't dare

at home. Now, they were waiting for Nathan to get married as soon as possible. When everything was settled, they planned to

movies this weekend," Mandy suggested, sitting

third floor. What do you want to

cinema? Here?" Mandy blinked back her surprise. She had already lived here for half a month, but she never really had the time to visit all the rooms yet. It was

any rooms you like, just not the locked room on the third floor or my study." A doting smile