Chapter 64: Midnight Encounters
(Elena's POV)
The night was deep, the warm yellow indoor light cast a misty glow on the glass, blending with the cold tones of the street scene, as if filtered through moonlight. After a satisfying dinner, I called the server to settle the bill.
The waiter approached with the check, and I handed over my card without hesitation. Nathan had been generous with his time and company tonight, and I was determined to keep my promise about paying.
As the bill was settled, Nathan Sterling leaned back in his chair with his fingers interlaced and resting on his chin. He smiled playfully at me.
"You finally treated me back," he remarked with obvious amusement.
I smiled, feeling genuinely content for the first time in weeks. "I told you I would keep my word."
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