~Nathaniel
“What are you talking about? What lies?” Sophia’s voice was tinged with confusion, her brow furrowed as she sat up straighter in bed, looking at me like I’d lost my mind.
I blinked, realizing what I’d just blurted out. Damn it, Nathaniel. Get a grip. This wasn’t how I wanted her to find out the truth. Not like this.
“I…” I trailed off, running a hand through my hair as I tried to compose myself. “I was just lost in thought.”
“About what?” she asked, crossing her arms. Her gaze was sharp, skeptical. She wasn’t letting me off the hook that easily.
“My PA,” I said quickly, grasping at the first excuse that came to mind. “Jeremy. He lies so much, it drives me insane sometimes.”
Sophia’s expression softened slightly, though her confusion remained. “Jeremy? What’s he
