Natalie propped her cheek on her palm and looked at her paycheck with a worried look. Although she had just received her salary, it was just a drop in the bucket for Hannah’s surgery.

“You just got your paycheck today. Why do you still look unhappy?” her colleague asked, frowning. One look at Natalie told her that she was upset. “Would you like to have a barbecue with me tonight?”

Natalie shook her head, smiling. “How about next time? I have plans tonight.”

“Okay. See you tomorrow.” The colleague smiled and took her bag to leave.

Natalie slowly packed up her laptop. When she was about to leave, someone patted her back.

It was Christopher. He was dressed in a brown wind breaker, looking fresh and pristine. He smiled at her, his eyes twinkling with delight.

“Ready to go? How about I walk you to the bus stop? What’s wrong? You look upset. Having trouble at work?”

Natalie clasped the straps of her backpack and smiled. “No. I was just thinking about something. By the way, Chris, are you free tonight? I just got my paycheck today and was thinking of taking you out for dinner.” She had already promised to take Christopher out, so she planned to invite him for dinner.

She didn’t have enough money for Hannah’s operation, anyway. Spending money on a meal didn’t seem like a big deal. After all, she had to return his favor.

“Yeah. I came across a new western restaurant. I want to give it a try,” Christopher suggested, feeling both surprised and flattered.

He pressed the elevator button. As the door closed, he examined her face and asked, “Is the man who picked you up last time your boyfriend?”

This question had been lingering in his mind ever since he saw Natalie with Sebastian. Even though he seemed hesitant to question her, he wanted to find an opportunity to find out about Sebastian.

Perhaps the man was her cousin, friend, or relative. After all, he didn’t look like the type Natalie would date.

The man looked like a beast and didn’t seem like the right match for her.

the other day?” Natalie looked at him, hesitant to reveal their relationship.

she wondered whether to tell the truth or not,

to answer this

and headed to the bathroom.

Sebastian said. Natalie could picture him lying on the

in the fridge.

that she was going to have dinner with another man.

not even sure if he was the one who helped

already invited him. It wouldn’t be nice to cancel the

of clothes. Then, Sebastian spoke, “I’ll come with you. Which

Natalie walked back to

streets and arrived

join us for dinner. I’m sorry, Chris,” Natalie

he immediately figured out the situation. “Is it a male or a female friend?” he asked, trying to sound

about to answer him, she saw Sebastian standing outside the restaurant. The setting sun cast a golden hue on his

has

followed her gaze and saw a tall man with broad shoulders wearing a vintage black jacket. He looked like a mature man with fortitude yet seemed arrogant at the same time. His eye-catching features made Christopher

is Christopher… I mentioned him over the phone,” Natalie said as she awkwardly

dropped in horror. “What? When did

also staring at him. It was, after all, a matter of self-esteem between the two

trying to hide her fear because Sebastian’s sharp gaze was

his anger. “Haven’t you told others that you’re

to pound. It was hard for her to deal with this matter with ease. Normally, she wouldn’t admit that she was married—especially since she had married in Cassie’s

apologetic smile, she tried to laugh it off and said, “I told Chris just now, didn’t

but

no choice but to bite the

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