Chapter 106: Heartfelt Guidance
Nathaniel’s POV
The strong bathroom lights made my face's sharp edges more noticeable when I gazed into the mirror. I didn't care if the sleeves of my shirt were rolled up and wrinkled. It had been an arduous day, one that began with hope and concluded in doubt. As I played back the exchange with Mira, her words reverberated in my mind, and the knot in my gut became tighter.
"Nathaniel, I'm not sure whether this is working."
I wasn't prepared for how hard it struck. After months of dating, something had been strange between Mira and me recently. There was no question about the chemistry. But recently, every touch seemed timid, every discussion strained. I couldn't comprehend what had changed or what was wrong. But listening to her say that? It felt like
