Chapter 30 Like a Nanny
“No problem. Come in,” Nathaniel said.
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Rosalie was stunned, too shocked to move, her body stiff as Nathaniel’s arm circled her waist and guided her into his office.
that is he doing? Isn’t he the one who’s always insisted on hiding our relationship? None in front of so many colleagues, he wasn’t afraid of being seent
Once the door closed behind them, Rosalie shoved him away with a low growl. “Have you lou your mind? There were so many people outside!
Nathaniel turned, his dark eyes locking onto hers, and without warning, he pressed her against the door.
Their bodies were close, ton close, and his warm breath brushed her skin, sending a tingle down her spine.
Rosalie froze, barely daring to move her head, fearing even the slightest shift would bring their faces closer.
“Nathaniel, you shouldn’t… she began, trying to steady her voice.
“We’re married. Do I need to remind you of that? If I want to hold my wife in public, what’s the issue?” he said, his tone calm but firm.
Rosalie’s words caught in her throat. “Wasn’t it you who didn’t want anyone at work to know about us?”
She wasn’t a pushover, and Nathaniel’s shifting moods were starting to test her patience.
Why does he get to decide when we hide or reveal our relationship?
Nathaniel leaned in closer, his tone laced with sarcasm. “And you thought the right response was to announce my death? And worse, claim I’m impotent in every sense?”
Rosalie stiffened, her guilt bubbling to the surface. “I didn’t name names. How would anyone know I was talking about you if you didn’t just out yourself?”
Nathaniel gave a low chuckle, equal parts frustration and amusement. Since when did she get so sharp–tongued?
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His hand slid down to her thigh, fingers tracing a teasing circle. His voice dropped to a husky whisper by her car. “You should know how adequate I am.”
Rosalie’s skin prickled as goosebumps erupted across her body.
His words, combined with the heat of his breath on her ear, sent an involuntary shiver down her spine.
Her legs nearly gave out, and her face turned a deep shade of red.
“Let… let me go, she stammered.
Satisfied with her reaction, Nathaniel smirked and pulled back, rolling up his shirt sleeves with a casual confidence.
He grabbed a tissue from the desk, wiped his hand clean, and glanced at her with a raised brow. “So, why are you here
It took Rosalie a moment to compose herself, her flushed face still betraying her embarrassment.
She took a deep breath, straightened her posture, and placed the bag she was holding onto his desk.
“I came to bring you lunch,” she said, forcing a steady tone.
Nathaniel’s gaze shifted to the meticulously prepared dishes as she opened the insulated containers. His eyes darkened slightly as he took in the sight.
Chapter 30 Like a Nanny
Candice’s words from earlier rang in her ears. “You’re practically his nanny. All that’s missing is spoon–feeding him.”
Seeing that Nathaniel seemed to have calmed down, Rosalie decided to broach the topic carefully.
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I understand you don’t want anyone here to know about our relationship. What happened outside was just your way of punishing me for my earlier remarks,”
She paused, searching his expression for a reaction before continuing. “So let’s finalize the divorce as soon as possible. Once we’re divorced. I’ll completely disappear from your life. No one will ever know we were married.”
The moment she mentioned divorce, Nathaniel’s face hardened. The calm he’d regained moments earlier evaporated, replaced by anger.
“I gave you a chance,” he said flatly, his tone icy. “You didn’t take it.”
She wants to leave? To start over without him? Over my dead body.
Nathamel’s grip on the fork tightened. He wasn’t about to let her dictate the terms of their separation–not after everything
Rosalie stared at him, her disbelief evident. Why won’t he let go? He’s already found his perfect match in Leonor. Why cling to this tham of a marriage?
Her thoughts raced as she tried to piece together his reasoning.
