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We'd likely cross paths because of Mrs.Carter.I didn’t want to gag at the sight of him.
He knelt.
I:…
“Emma,let me come back.”
“We can be happy, have two kids—one with my last name, one with yours,”
I laughed,incredulous.“Kids…one named Sage,one named Basil?”
Sarah,Paul—half each.
Paul’s face shifted,shocked I knew.
“Look…”
“Emma,listen,the videos were all scripted.I was helping Sarah—she signed with a company for her account.We’re just friends.”
Huh?
“Doesn’t matter.We’re divorced.”
I cursed Nathan.Playing big man?Block my ex at the door,don’t dump this on me.
Got the certificate,so you’re not scared I’ll rekindle?
“Please…”
As I moved to kick him out,shouting and knocking erupted.
“Paul!”
Paul stood at Sarah’s voice.
I glanced at him,opening the door.
I didn’t expect Sarah to slap me on sight.
“You shameless slut!”
I was stunned,half-believing they were acting.Video Sarah was bubbly,not this shrew.
“What the hell!”
Nathan yanked Sarah outside,frowning at my face.
“Emma…”
Paul called,dazed.
“Paul,my hand hurts,”Sarah whimpered.
“Get the hell out!”Nathan,furious,kicked Paul out too.
After closing the door, I slumped onto the couch. Nathan grabbed the first - aid kit and started tending to my cheek.
“It'll fade on its own if you don't touch it,”I said, trying to lighten the mood.
He applied the cream with a cotton swab,his face expressionless.
“Move to my place today.”
I shook my head,firmly.“This house is mine,my property.I’m staying.I won’t spend your family’s money,and don’t give me that‘I earned it’s nonsense.”
Angry at them,himself,and me,he went to the balcony,radiating tension.
He stood,I sat,as dusk fell.He came in,voice rough,asking what I wanted for dinner.
I hugged his waist.“You.”
He chuckled,stripping.
After our passionate encounter, I was so exhausted that I couldn't even lift a finger and slept soundly until morning.
While brushing my teeth,Nathan pressed against me.“Temporary move,okay?I’m worried they’ll come back.”
I considered.“Fine,let’s move today.”
