~Sophia
But before he could answer, the sound of his phone buzzing broke the moment, pulling his attention away. He looked down at the screen and let out a deep breath.
“I’ll tell you later,” he muttered, his voice strained as he picked up the phone and glanced at the message.
And just like that, the moment was gone.
Nathaniel’s phone buzzed again, and this time he pushed back his chair, stood up, and walked toward the living room.
“I’ll be back in a jiffy,” he said with a faint smile, his voice light as if he were trying to reassure me.
I nodded but watched him go with a sinking feeling. Something was off, but I decided not to push it further tonight. I’d give him his space—for now.
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The next morning, sunlight streamed through the curtains, warming the room as I zip
