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Chapter 231
Suzanne was forced onto Nathan’s strong thigh. Her body tensed up and she sank into a sea of nervousness.
Nathan wrapped one arm around her waist. His other hand played with her long hair. His mesmerizing eyes added to the allure as he whispered in her ear, “Chubs, from now on, call me Nate or darling.”
The word “darling” struck Suzanne like a bolt of lightning. It left her both nervous and flustered. With a blush, she lowered her head and said quietly, “Can I call you Nate?”
“Yes,” Nathan replied. His Adam’s apple bobbed as he studied her profile intently.
Suzanne nervously fidgeted with her fingers. “Nate, you don’t have to force yourself to get close to me physically. Bonding happens one step at a time.”
Nathan moistened his dry lips. His slender fingers glided gently over her face, through her hair, and around her ears, which turned rosy. He cupped the back of her head and spin a seductive, low voice, “I’m not forcing myself.”
Suzanne closed her eyes nervously. Her breathing was slightly disturbed.
Nathan’s lips came closer. His warm breath on her skin made her heart race and her body weaken. She was extremely nervous, and yet she longed for his kiss.
Nathan pecked her lips and gradually deepened the kiss. His.
movements were so tantalizing that Suzanne found herself unable to resist them. Her hands rested weakly on his shoulders as she allowed him to kiss her.
Nathan’s previous kisses had been passionate and wild, but this was different. He was gentle, seductive, and teasing as he led her step by step into a new exploration of senses.
Suzanne found herself immersed in his passionate and provocative deep kisses. She couldn’t pull away. The air in the study grew warm.
Their breaths intertwined.
Suzanne couldn’t help moaning softly. They added fire to the passionate atmosphere.
Nathan slowly kissed her lip and cheek before reaching her earlobe. Her entire body went numb as his warm breath brushed against her
earlobe.
She shrank away to avoid him. But Nathan held her so tightly that she couldn’t get away from him. He whispered lovingly into her ear,”
Chubs.”
Suzanne’s response was faint. He didn’t make any further moves, other than to allow her to rest her head gently on his shoulder.
With his eyes closed, he stroked her cheek and her hair with his hand and murmured tenderly, “Chubs…”
Her body was pressed up against his solid chest. With her eyes. closed, she took a deep breath and enjoyed the wonderful feeling of being in his arms
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loving and lingering. He held her like a neone he loved dearly but could not hold.
Overcome by his affection. Little by little, she adapted s passionate and intimate gestures. The atmosphere in was as pure as it was fervent.
ew that he was deliberately holding back his desires, perhaps. of respect or because of the inappropriateness of the time and
the place
wasn’t until that night that Suzanne realized that it was pure self
control on his part
For Nathan didn’t demand the duties of a wife from her at night. Vet
he couldn’t resist kissing her
seemed as if he had become addicted to kissing her. He took every opportunity to leave her weak and breathless with his passionate kisses.
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Another fine day dawned the next morning. Nathan was in the kitchen making breakfast. While Suzanne was sitting on the living room
couch, scrolling through her phone.
Suddenly, her phone rang. The caller ID showed an unknown number.
Suzanne answered the call. “Hello.”
Loretta’s voice came through on the other end of the line. “Ms. York, do you remember me, the old lady?”
After a few seconds of stunned silence, Suzanne looked nervously toward the kitchen and lowered her voice. “Madam Hoffis, is there
something wrong?”
“I just wanted to ask if you and Nate had finalized your divorce.”
“Madam Hoffis, I’m sorry, but we have decided not to get a divorce,” Suzanne explained gently.
The other end fell silent. Sensing Loretta’s anger, Suzanne clarified, The main reason is that Nate won’t agree to the divorce. I want to try to work things out with him again.”
“Nate won’t agree to the divorce? Is this a joke?” scoffed Loretta.
“Madam Hoffis, I’m truly sorry. I will not bring up the divorce with him again.”
“You are the most shameless and conniving woman I’ve ever met! Do you realize that you’ve forcibly separated a couple who have been deeply in love for years?”
Suzanne bore it in silence and said nothing.
“Let me tell you again. Nate loves my granddaughter very much. He’s
been loving Sally for at least 20 years!
“You, a woman from the slums who has had a lot of plastic surgery, do you think you can replace my granddaughter? Are you even fit?” Loretta snapped.
Suzanne couldn’t stand it any longer. She covered her mouth as she stressed every word. “Madam Hoffis, I understand the love you have for your granddaughter, but I’ve got to tell you something..
“First of all, I haven’t had any plastic surgery. This is how I look. I consider myself lucky if my appearance matches Nathan’s preferences.
“Second, it’s Nathan who refuses to get a divorce. He’s a Norvanian military general of high rank, and marriage laws protect his interests. I can’t get a divorce unless he agrees.
“Third, I don’t even deserve to be compared to Sally when it comes to conniving. Don’t buy me off with your money. My husband is well-off enough.
“Fourth, we will not meet again.” Having said that, Suzanne ended the call in a huff. She felt an instant relief after venting her feelings.
She put the phone down and was get up from the couch when the phone rang. It was Loretta’s number again.
Suzanne closed her eyes and breathed deeply before answering. She tried to keep her voice calm as she asked, “Wasn’t I clear enough?”
“You shameless woman! How dare you hang up on me?” Loretta’s angry voice rose to a pitch that made Suzanne’s ears hurt.
Suzanne slowly moved the phone away from her ear. She could still hear Loretta cursing at her.
“And you dared to call my granddaughter conniving? Don’t you know yourself? You still dare to claim that you haven’t had plastic surgery.
“I’ve been investigating you for a long time, and I know your
background. Do you even deserve to compete with Sally for a man? Just wait. I’ll make you pay for this!”
Suzanne was just about to reply when the phone was suddenly
snatched away from her. When she regained her senses, she saw Nathan frowning as he spoke into the phone, “Madam Hoffis, things
are not as you think. Please don’t act rashly.”
“Nate, tell me. What is Sally lacking compared to that insolent. woman?” Loretta demanded in an angry tone.
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Nathan’s expression grew unusually grim. He glanced at Suzanne before him, then paced as he spoke firmly into the phone, “Madam, Hoffis, Suzanne is my wife. Please watch your words.”
As Suzanne watched Nathan leave, she plopped down on the couch and flung a cushion in a huff.
It was bad enough having to deal with Sally. Even her grandmother was being unreasonable to her. Suzanne assumed that rich people were used to being bossy..
After hanging up, Nathan returned and set the phone down on the table. “Don’t let any of her unkind words bother you.”
Suzanne glanced up at him. She had become immune to such words over the past three years. She used to get upset over them. Now, she didn’t even care about those words because she knew she wasn’t
Suzanne.
What mattered to her was Nathan’s attitude.
“Are you standing up for Sally or Madan offis?” Suzanne asked in a disgruntled tone.
Nathan could sense her displeasure. After a moment’s thought, he
either.”
am Hoffis may look nice, but her actions are disgusting. She just saying those things about me, and she-”
Before Suzanne could finish, Nathan sat down next to her and spoke with sincerity, “Chubs, she’s not being mean. She just loves her granddaughter too much. Don’t hold it against her.”
“I can’t even hold it against her?” Suzanne had the feeling that Nathan
always put the Hoffis family first.
Even when Suzanne had been scolded, Nathan had encouraged her to forgive. Feeling a bit sad, she sighed and hung her head.
“Let’s get some food. I’ll take you to the hospital later,” Nathan said softly.
“Why the hospital?” Suzanne gave him a startled look.
Nathan couldn’t resist the temptation. He gently touched the back of her head and ran his fingers through her long hair. “Just for a checkup on your head and the state of your memory.”
Suzanne gazed silently into his deep, stunning eyes. They were so warm and intense. She was also hoping to remember her own identity.
It occurred to her that she had never had a full examination at the
hospital.
“Are you willing to go?” Nathan asked.
Suzanne nodded.
With a warm smile, Nathan took her hand and led her to the dining.
table. “Don’t get mad at Madam Hoffis
eventually.”
Suzanne smiled bitterly and stayed quiet.
than added, “You’ll get it
ee of the best neurologists were in consultation in the neurology department.
reviewing all the medical reports, the three doctors examined uzanne’s head for a long time. Eventually, they all shook their heads with a frown on their faces.
“Her amnesia didn’t happen by accident. It was caused by intentional
damage to the brainstem,” one of the doctors said.
Nathan’s face darkened. He clenched his fists as he lost himself in thoughts.
Suzanne looked at the doctors in astonishment. “Intentional damage? Did somebody give me a craniotomy?”
“It wasn’t a craniotomy, but a minimally invasive brain surgery. Someone tampered with your memory. Such surgery is risky, and a small mistake can cause severe and irreversible paralysis,” the doctor explained.
“My health and my memory are fine. I just don’t remember many things from the past. Whoever performed this surgery must be an exceptional neurosurgeon,” Suzanne remarked.
Nathan interjected, “Is there any way to help her recover her memory. quickly?”
Suzanne looked at Nathan in surprise. She hadn’t expected him to bel more anxious than she was. The three doctors shook their heads.
helplessly.
Suzanne sighed as her face fell. For the past three years, her memories of the past had remained ak slate. It was as if nothing had ever happened.
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“Is there no other way at all?” Nathan asked.
“There is a way. We can repair the damaged nerves through surgery and allow the memory to gradually recover.
“But the risk is too great, and if something goes wrong, the patient could be left in a vegetative state. It’s not worth the risk if her current condition doesn’t affect her life,” the doctor explained.
Concerned, Suzanne asked, “Which doctor in our country is trusted to perform this surgery?”
Before the doctor could answer, Nathan interrupted, “We’re not doing.
it.”
“Why?” Suzanne turned to him. There was at least a chance that the surgery would restore her memory, despite the risks.
Nathan held her hand and rose to thank the three neurologists. After that, he led Suzanne out of the hospital.
Once in the car, they were both lost in ought as they gazed at the landscape outside with heavy hearts.
They finally reached Sudvilla. Just as Suzanne was about to get out he car, Nathan said gently, “Go home first. There is something I e to take care of. I’ll be back when it’s done.”
“All right,” Suzanne said and got out of the car.
She waved as she watched Nathan’s car slowly leave Sudvilla. She wondered if he would be gone for days this time, as he had been
before.
She hated to see him go, but she quickly pulled herself together and
went into the villa.
Half an hour later, Nathan’s car pulled up in front of the entrance to Hoffis Manor. He got out of the car and took off his watch as he walked toward the mansion. Cole hurriedly followed.
In the living room, Sally jumped to her feet in excitement at the sight of Nathan. She rushed up to him. “Nate-”
Cole was quick to react. He intercepted her immediately. Nathan gave Sally a cold look and asked nonchalantly, “Where’s Oliver?”
Confused, Sally replied, “Uncle Oliver’s upstairs. What’s going on?”
“Get him over here.”
Sally noticed the grim look on his face. She hurriedly ordered the housekeeper to call Oliver down.
Two minutes later, Oliver made his way leisurely down the stairs. With a smile on his suave face, he adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses and said, “What an honored guest we have.”
Nathan slowly approached the stairway.
With a pleasant smile, Oliver walked toward Nathan and asked, “What brings you here so urgently?”
s he finished speaking, Nathan threw a violent punch at him. crumpled to the ground. Blood trickled from the corner of his outh. He was on his knees in a dazed and confused state.
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Sally covered her mouth in horror. Her face grew pale. The housekeeper witnessed it and reached for her phone to call the police, but Cole warned her with a pointed finger, “Don’t interfere.”
The housekeeper swallowed hard. She bowed her head apologetically and stepped back.
Oliver touched the blood at the corner of his mouth. Before he could get to his feet, Nathan grabbed his tie and pulled him up violently.
Nathan then rammed his knee into Oliver’s abdomen with all his
might. Oliver groaned in pain.
The next moment, Nathan delivered a hard punch to his face. Oliver was knocked to the ground. He clutched at his body in agony. He lacked the strength to even stand up.
Sally ran to Oliver and held him up. She yelled at Nathan, “Nate, have you lost your mind? Why did you hit Uncle Oliver? You almost killed him!”
Nathan walked over and roughly shoved Sally aside. He crouched
down with one hand on his thigh and the other gripping Oliver’s collar. He pulled Oliver closer. In a threatening tone, Nathan emphasized each word as he said, “Oliver, I’m sparing your life for now, but it won’t be for long.”
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“Nate, you’re back,” came Suzanne’s soft voice. Nathan’s heart skipped a beat. The sweet smile on her face brought him back to life.
He had always loved Sally. He just hadn’t gotten the butterflies from the impostor the way Sally had made him feel.
True love had no reason. It was all about feeling, and such love would never change in a lifetime.
After hanging his coat, Nathan walked over to Suzanne. He put his
arms around her and held her close.
Suzanne stiffened in his arms. She had to lean against his sturdy
chest. His embrace was warm and comfortable. She caught a familiar whiff of his pleasant scent.
Suzanne’s heart raced, and she didn’t know what to do. She whispered, “What’s going on?”
“I’m just tired. I need a hug.” Nathan held onto her soft body. He closed his eyes, kissed her forehead, and stroked her long hair with
his hands.
uzanne lost herself in Nathan’s hug. She couldn’t withdraw from his tenderness and affection. His whole being filled her heart.
She even had a hunch that Nathan was in love with her since he had been holding her in such a tender and passionate way lately.
Suzanne slowly wrapped her hands around his waist and asked, “Are you hungry? Would you like dinner?
“Have you had dinner?” Nathan asked.
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“Not yet. I have been waiting for you. The food has gone cold.”
Nathan smiled. He looked down at her and said softly, “Don’t wait up for me next time. Just eat when you’re hungry.”
Suzanne nodded and hummed in response. A sweet feeling spread within her and her smile never faded,
“Let me reheat the dishes.” Nathan released her and made for the kitchen.
Suzanne caught his hand. “Let the housekeeper do it. You’ve been out there all day and you’re tired. Take a rest.”
Nathan nodded and held her hand as they walked over to the couch. Yet, his phone rang just as they sat down. Nathan glanced at the number before answering it. “Mom, what’s up?”
There was an abrupt change in his expression. He stood up and ended the call right away: Suzanne was startled by his reaction and got to her feet as well. “What’s wrong? What happened?”
“Stay home. Have your dinner and rest in your room. I need to go out for a while,” Nathan instructed as he held her hand.
Suzanne grew worried. She had never seen Nathan this nervous before. “I’m your wife. Can’t you let m home?”
ow if anything’s wrong at
Nathan paused for a moment before replying, “Daniel’s back.”
Suzanne was surprised. “Daniel?”
Daniel had rescued her from the drug den. His return should be a good thing, but Nathan was unusually anxious.
“What happened to Daniel?” Suzanne asked worriedly.
A bad feeling crept into her heart. An undercover narcotics officer in a drug den had only two ways to return home-make a noble sacrifice.
or retire with honor.
Nathan shook his head. “I have no idea. I’ll go see him now. He’s. being treated in a hospital.”
Suzanne admired the narcotics officers more than anything in her
life. Besides, Daniel had been her lifesaver, and he was Nathan’s brother. Her eyes began to well up.
She held Nathan’s hand and said, “I’ll go with you.”
Nathan’s heart ached as he saw the tears in Suzanne’s eyes. Without
much time to think, he took Suzanne to the hospital.
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When Suzanne arrived at the hospital with Nathan, the area outside the emergency room was packed with the Morrisons. Their faces were solemn.
Daniel hadn’t returned home in five years, and now that he was back, it was a matter of life and death.
Florence had broken down crying outside the emergency room and was taken to a ward for treatment with intravenous liquids.
Earlier, Daniel had been taken to the hospital by two policemen in plain clothes. Suzanne didn’t have to ask to understand what was
going on.
Daniel was rescued over six hours, and it wasn’t until the early hours. that the doctor emerged from the emergency room. All the Morrisons
surrounded the doctor with concern and asked about Daniel’s
condition.
The doctor looked exhausted. He sighed and shook his head. “The situation is not promising. The patient till in critical condition and
has been moved to the ICU for observation. His survival will be a
matter of his willpower.”
Gary coul
and
support himself and staggered backward. Taylor helped him to his feet. Gary’s face went pale. Grief s were written all over his face.
gh the words of the doctor offered a glimmer of hope, the es of Daniel’s survival were very slim. There was almost no nce that he would be able to make it.
Gary crouched down on the floor and held his forehead. Tears were pouring uncontrollably. Suzanne had never seen Gary in such a
devastated state before. Nathan’s brothers held back their sorrow to comfort Gary. Tears filled their eyes as well.
Suzanne and her three sisters-in-law were deeply saddened but could do nothing to help. All they could do was stand by in silence. Their hearts were in prayer for Daniel’s survival in this crisis.
The calmest person there was Nathan. After hearing the doctor’s words, he followed the doctor to the ICU.
Through the glass, he could see Daniel lying in the bed with tubes running all over his body and bandages covering every inch of his body.
The ECG waves on the machines were fluctuating erratically. Nurses took care of him. They were keeping a close eye on his vital signs at all times.
Nathan stood still. He clenched his fists so hard that they shook slightly. Tears were welling up in his eyes, and anger was simmering just below the surface.
Daniel had kept it a secret from his family that he had been accepted to the police academy. Even though his parents were very much against it, he didn’t hesitate to go to the a
emy.
He refuse compromise, even when his parents threatened to
disc
us to be a police officer, but who is going to keep the
ns safe if everyone is afraid of death? Who will protect my
m not afraid of death. I’m only afraid of a worthless death.” Those were Daniel’s words.
Two plainclothes officers came up to Nathan and sadly handed him a ring. Tears blurred Nathan’s vision as he held the ring. “Is it Daniel’s?”
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“Yes. Daniel already knew he had been exposed when he sent us his last message six days ago. He told us to remove the ring when we found his body and give it to his first love.
“We have no idea who Daniel’s first love is. We thought you would know since you’re his brother. Would you please fulfill his wish?”
The veins in Nathan’s fists were bulging, and a murderous look took hold of his bloodshot eyes. Through gritted teeth, he asked, “Six days ago?”
They both nodded. Their eyes turned red as tears ran uncontrollably down their cheeks. Despite their toughness, they couldn’t hold back. the grief and anger that simmered inside.
“Yes, six days ago. Those depraved scum tortured him for six days and nights. They hung Daniel by a thread and tortured him as cruelly as one can imagine.”
Nathan couldn’t stand it any longer. He turned and punched the wall violently with his clenched fists as he cried out in agony.
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Another police officer couldn’t take it either. He covered his face and wept uncontrollably.
They would rather have their comrade shot to death than suffer such torture. No one knew how Daniel endured such inhumane pain.
Nathan remained silent. Tears trickled slowly down his face as he clenched his fists tightly. His entire body quivered with emotion. He didn’t remain in the hospital after the two undercover narcotics officers left.
He left the place in the hands of his few brothers and his parents before leaving the hospital with Suzanne. Suzanne knew he was in the throes of grief, so she held his hand quietly on the way back and didn’t disturb him.
Back in Sudvilla, Nathan told her he would be busy for the next couple of days. He suggested that she take a shower and get some rest while he went to his study to work on something.
Nathan didn’t go to her room that night Suzanne slept into the next morning. When she woke up, she found at the spot next to her was cold.
got up and went to the study. There she found Nathan, still essed in the clothes he wore last night, holding an emergency meeting. She quietly closed the door without disturbing him.
For the next two days, Suzanne visited the hospital to check on Daniel’s status, but the news from the hospital was disheartening.
On the third day, Nathan returned to the military base to supervise a drill.
At 4:00 pm, while Suzanne was reading on the couch in the living room, the housekeeper suddenly came over and said, “Mrs. Morrison, why don’t you turn on the TV to watch the live broadcast of the drill?”
“Drill?” Suzanne asked in a confused tone.
“Mr. Gilbert asked me to remind you to turn on the television at 4:00 p.m. today. He wants you to watch Norvania’s first air force drill. Mr. Morrison is in charge,” the housekeeper said.
Suzanne immediately closed her book and turned on the TV channel the housekeeper had mentioned. Her heart pounded with excitement as she watched the live broadcast.
The images alternated between the command center and the distant view of the missile launch pad.
This was a crucial live broadcast that was being watched around the world. However, she felt something was wrong as she watched the moment of the missile’s launch.
Shortly after, the broadcast switched to the command center, where a commander was nervously shouting, “General, there’s a data malfunction with the rocket. A serious detion has occurred!
“The missile is not following its planned trajectory!”
The whole world witnessed Norvania’s embarrassment when the missile landed on the border between Norvania and Muzat.
The leaders of other countries may have laughed heartily in front of their TVs, but Suzanne immediately burst into tears.
The impact of the missile had turned the massive mountain into a giant crater. There was not a single living thing left on the landing site.
It had been the stronghold of the Muzat drug lord, the place where Daniel and Nathan had rescued Suzanne.
Suzanne covered her mouth as tears ran down her face and onto her palms. It wasn’t an error at all. It had been a deadly accurate hit.
However, Nathan would undoubtedly face severe punishment if Donald found out about his intentions.
She quickly reached for her phone and thought about making a call to Nathan. But she found herself staring at the number and hesitated.
In the end, she didn’t make the call. He must have been much busier now. He had to explain the situation to Muzat and Norvania and deal with the international media.
Suzanne was full of worry and concern, but there was nothing she could do to help. Being considerate and patient was all she could do. She stayed at home and waited for him to return until the next
morning.
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Suzanne was having breakfast in the living room. She was scrolling through her phone to catch up on the news about yesterday’s failed missile launch that landed on the Muzat border.
Norvania had been roundly condemned, with reports from Muzat and other international news agencies claiming hundreds of deaths. They demanded the highest compensation and apologies.
According to Norvania, the missile had strayed off course and accidentally hit a major drug den along the Muzat border. Tons of drugs and hundreds of drug lords were wiped out in the blast.
Suzanne grew increasingly worried as she read on.
Although the world leaders knew that Norvania’s missile had destroyed a drug den, they seemed to turn a blind eye. Instead, they were intent on stirring up tension and trouble.
Just then, the voice of the housekeeper broke in, “Mr. Morrison, good morning.”
nne snapped out of her thoughts & hurried into the foyer.
a
ng slightly, she glanced nervously at Nathan, who was still as dsome and imposing as ever.
Nate,” Suzanne called his name softly. Tears welled up in her eyes. She felt an overwhelming sense of concern.
Nathan smiled tenderly at her. He walked over to her in his slippers and hugged her silently. Suzanne was held tightly in his arms.
After some time, she slowly put her arms around his waist and whispered, “You look so tired. Do you want a little rest in the room?”
Nathan rested his head on her shoulder and shook it.
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“Are you hungry? Do you want some breakfast?”
Nathan shook his head again. He held her even tighter. He closed his. eyes and savored the strength that her presence was bringing to him.
“Nate, do you-” Suzanne began, but Nathan’s charming, husky voice cut her off, “I just want to hold you. Let me recharge.”
Suzanne’s heart skipped a beat. She couldn’t believe what she heard- Nathan found strength and comfort in hugging her. She let him hold her for a while.
Then she let him take her out for breakfast before accompanying him back to the room. After a shower, he led her to bed.
was now 9:00 am. Suzanne had only been up for less than an hour before Nathan had her back in bed. She hadn’t expected Nathan to fall asleep so quickly.
It seemed as if he hadn’t had any proper rest in the last few days and was completely exhausted.
Suzanne remained with him, silently watching his handsome face. She tried not to disturb him in any way. She even resisted the urge to smooth the furrow in his forehead. Slry, she drifted off to sleep.
When Nathan woke up in the evening, he found that Suzanne was no longer by his side. He sat up in a hurry and looked around him. Then hem e covers over his head and got out of bed.
shed out of the room in a panic. His hands were gripping wing of the corridor as he looked down the stairs. It was only en that he saw her sitting on the couch in the living room, absorbed in a book.
He couldn’t help but smile at her fondly. He was amazed that
Suzanne’s love of learning and reading hadn’t changed even with her amnesia.
As a child, he had always felt that Suzanne preferred books to him. Books still seemed more important than the fact that he was her husband.
Nathan came down the stairs and sat gently beside Suzanne. She was still deeply immersed in her book and was completely unaware of his presence.
It wasn’t until Nathan snatched the book from her hands that she
looked up and realized he was there.
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Having placed a bookmark between the pages, Nathan closed the book and placed it on the coffee table.
Suzanne’s smile was gentle. “You’re up? Are you hungry? I’ll have the housekeeper reheat the food for you.”
Just as Suzanne was about to get to her feet, Nathan pulled her close to him. He hugged her from the side and rested his chin on her shoulder. “I’m not hungry. Just talk to me for now.”
Suzanne pursed her lips. “Well, what do you want to talk about?”
Nathan sighed. “How’s Daniel doing?”
“He’s still in the ICU and hasn’t improved at all. He’s barely holding on with help from a ventilator.”
Nathan pulled a ring out of his pocket. At the sight of the beautiful ring, Suzanne’s heart leaped and she was too moved to speak.
It had been six months since they had been married, and he had never given her a ring before.
This is something Daniel specifically asked to give to his first love efore the incident,” Nathan explained.
Suzanne’s face fell. All her expectations and excitement vanished. She replied in disappointment, “Oh.”
“I want him to deliver this ring personally.” Nathan placed the ring in Suzanne’s hand. “When you go to the hospital tomorrow, have it disinfected by the doctors and then put it on his finger.”
Suzanne could see Nathan’s intent. He wanted Daniel to have a
reason to get well soon. Suzanne looked at the seemingly ordinary
ng and asked, “Arayatements in the ICU allowed to wear rings?
This ring means a lotipib hint Before the incident, he didn’t mention ur family, only his first lovove
uzanne studied the ring in isi lesherscMuch like Nathan, Daniel seemed > be a sentimental and develoted man. She was touched by Daniel’s evotion but saddened by the thought of Nathan’s devotion to Sally.
he pulled away from his arm Natale about what happened on the luzat border, did the President blatan yoyou? Has he imposed any isciplinary measures?”?”
lathan pursed his lips as he ran his niggers through her long hair. ”
on’t worry about it. I’m fine.
Will Norvania be in trouble?”
Recent international publicity may cause soromedrouble, but nothing ignificant. After all, it was an unintentional mistakeke.”
hat was indeed a fine excuse. Suzanne smited withoho unsaying a ford. At the sight of her knowing smile, Nathanaskeked/What? You bnt believe me?”
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knew she was smart and could see through him asasily. He u heransese playfully. “You mischievous little thing
tanne @goledad and sat back a little. Later, she becarne seriano a and d. “Nate, em gotong to get operated on.
than’s face was suddenly a shade darker. He spoke with ann wavering decernuntion, “No way.
my head, my menecmedes. Suzanna muttered unhappily. Why arere
you being so controlling?”
Nathan stared at her with dull and lifeless eyes. Deep down, he felt at subtle sense of fear. He feared that the operation might fail and
Suzanne wouldn’t wake up. He feared that she would leave him once she regained her memories.
She had been abroad for ten years and had never been in touch with him. She even changed her nationality and showed no sign of wanting to return to Norvania. She saw him only as her childhood playmate, without any deeper feelings
Before she lost her memory, she might have had a man she loved or even a boyfriend. Nathan wanted to remain as her husband and hated the thought of losing her