“Shut up!”
Nathan roared at her for the first time. “She just misunderstood our relationship! I’ll get her back!”
Nina jumped in shock!
Then dug her nails into her palms.
She wouldn’t let anyone stand in the way of her marrying Nathan.
Not even Hannah,
But before she could speak, Nathan was gone again!
He called Linda repeatedly while driving to her place..
+15 BON
She didn’t answer.
He kept trying
Finally, after he’d parked outside her building, she picked up.
“Where is she?”
Nathan spoke obsessively: “I’m outside your place. I’ll wait here until you tell me.”
“Eastbrook.”
Linda tried to reason with him. “Hannah didn’t ask me to keep it secret because you’d find out eventually. But Nathan, if you couldn’t be a good boyfriend, at least be a decent ex.”
Nathan’s eyes reddened. “What makes a decent ex?”
“Let her go. Let her start fresh.”
He froze, then whispered: “I can’t.”
He couldn’t.
Hannah was like cold soda in summer, a scarf in winter.
Seemingly optional.
But he’d grown so used to her presence.
Everything else could be replaced.
But there would never be another Hannah. @
She’d been there through every low point in his life…
After a long pause, Linda disclosed: “Whether you can or not doesn’t matter. Hannah… is getting married next week.”
“Impossible!”
Nathan burst out. “Hannah would never marry someone else.”
All these years, Hannah’s life had revolved around him.
Weddings took enormous planning.
Even if she were to jump into a new relationship immediately, it couldn’t happen this fast.
Linda suddenly laughed. “Nathan, I didn’t realised you were so arrogant before.”
+15 BONUS
She hung up without waiting for his response.
She didn’t want to get more involved.
Besides, he’d brought this on himself.
No one else to blame.
Nathan went straight home to pack
Nirta was still there and smiled seeing him pack. “Nathan, you don’t need to pack… L.. I can just move in.”
“This place is more spacious, and better equipped.”
Hannah had always valued quality of life.
Once they could afford it, they’d bought many appliances.
Most housework could be done automatically.
“What are you talking about?”
Nathan frowned. “This is Hannah’s and my home. You moving in would only make her angrier. By the way, did you miss submitting some hotel expenses from our business trips?”
“Ah…”
Nina tensed. “I don’t think so… I’ll check at the office when I’m back at work.”
Nathan nodded without further comment.
After packing, he headed for the door, then turned to Nina. “Why are you just standing there?”
Nina was furious but dared not show it. She asked: “Another business trip? I’ll come with you.”
“No need.”
“Then where are you going?”
Nina lost her patience. “Are you going after her? Nathan, have you forgotten your promise to me? Have you really fallen for
someone else?!”
