Nathaniel's tone was unusually stern, leaving Isabella taken aback. She pouted and said, "Nate!"
"Go put on a jacket!" Nathaniel repeated his request, sounding a bit impatient.
Isabella hesitated, then reluctantly threw on a robe.
"Alright, I've got it on!" she replied.
At this, Nathaniel finally turned his gaze toward her, his tone softening. "Bella, don't wear so little next time."
"Okay." Isabella didn't think there was anything wrong with her nightgown, especially since they were dating now.
Sensing her discontent, Nathaniel patiently explained, "I don't want to look at you that way. It would be disrespectful to you."
"Fine, I understand." Isabella saw his reasoning, and her initial annoyance began to fade.
Noticing that Nathaniel was still wearing his coat, Isabella asked curi
