The Wrong Woman

Chapter 81

Chapter 81

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The door creaked open, and Suzanne glanced up from her book.

When she spotted Nathan entering with her meal, her face lit up in

surprise.

“Why are you suddenly the one bringing me food?” Suzanne asked as she stood up.

“I swung by to grab some things and figured I’d bring over the meal in Lucas’ stead,” Nathan replied calmly

He placed the meal and utensils on the dining table before walking over to the bedside table. He casually opened the drawer, and simply closed it without grabbing anything.

Suzanne was a little flustered by the towering heap of food before

her. She had no clue where to start.

Nathan approached with a grin. “Consider it Lucas’ way of showing

you some care.”

Suzanne furrowed her brows and gave Nathan a pleading look. “It’s way too much. I can’t possibly finish all this by myself.”

Nathan regarded her seriously as he uttered, “Don’t let the food go to

waste.”

Suzanne was stumped by his words. She had expected him to say

that.

After pausing for a moment, she quickly asked, “Have you eaten?”

“Not yet.” Nathan glanced at his watch on purpose.

handed him the utensils with both hands

you don’t mind. I

on my own.”

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of hesitation, Nathan accepted the utensils and sat

the room. “I’ll see if there are any clean. utensils

caught her wrist and urged her to sit. “No worries. Let’s just share

surprised. She whispered, “Sure.”

bandaged hand. “Do you need me to feed

“No worries. I can eat it on my

own.”

of relief and joined the meal. He moved a bit closer to Suzanne since they were sharing the same tray. It was quiet during the meal.

meal with a combination of

a bit reserved and self-conscious

at a rather slow pace, Nathan grabbed a

front of her.

laid eyes on the big drumstick.

Nathan said

on meat and was thinking of a good excuse

her concerns and switched to a serious tone. You need more proteins to recover. Are you going to eat

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do you want me

and awkwardly explained, “It’s too big. There’s no way I can finish it.”

her hand and placed the drumstick into it. “Eat as

no would sound a bit too pretentious

point.

if I left you this half-eaten drumstick?” Suzanne asked instead, wondering if it would bother him.

dropped his fork

his mouth. Then, he inched closer to her.

froze. She stared into his eyes while still clutching the

been married for nearly two months. Usually, things like kissing and sleeping together are part of the routine. So, why the hesitation over sharing a chicken drumstick with me?”

Nathan teased.

On the contrary, Suzanne felt her heart racing

on fire, and her cheeks flushed. scarlet. She shyly lowered her head to nibble on the chicken drumstick -hands still trembling.

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