Chapter 013
Nicole
I was sitting in front of my vanity mirror, staring at my reflection. Having just completed the styling of my hair into long, smooth curls and applied a light layer of makeup, I found myself feeling anxious about the upcoming dinner party at Monroe's residence.
"Are you ready?" I heard Nathan's loud knock on my door, prompting me to rise swiftly and open it. I saw how his gaze swept over me, assessing my appearance from head to toe, his brows furrowed, which made me hold my breath.
In the weeks that had passed, I found it increasingly difficult to keep pace with Nathan. Every morning, he had already left for work by the time I woke up, and by nightfall, I was usually asleep, only stirred by the sound of his car arriving in the garage.
"Yeah, I'm ready. Is my outfit
