NovelEnglishChapter 134 The Art Of Pretense Elmtohet Nathaniel's mood was a clear indication that Freya was in for a rough tonce they reached the villa.
No sooner had he expressed his displeasure than his phone rang.
Despite a slight furrow of his brows at the sight of the caller ID, he answered the call.
Abigail's frail voice echoed from the other end.
This tactic had always worked on Nathaniel side and shield her from harm.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtwere his kryptonite, compelling him to rush to her However, this time, her voice seemed to irk him for sreason.
"Nathan. I'm unwell. I feel terrible. My father is out of the country. Could you please cover? I'm scared. Abigail pleaded Freya, sharing the svehicle with Nathaniel, had no choice but to listen to Abigail's whimpering She had recently cto the realization that women who played the damsel in distress often led more fulfilling lives.
Abigail had managed to secure Nathaniel's protection tand again, not only because she had once saved him but also because she had mastered the art of feigning vulnerability. Her voice, fragile and pleading, evoked a protective instinct in people.
Freya subtly turned her head away, not wanting Nathaniel to think she was eavesdropping.
Nathaniel's annoyance was evident in his furrowed brow and cold response. "What's the matter with you? I'll send Ozzy to check on you. I have an urgent meeting. I'll see you tomorrow," he said curtly before hanging up. Freya watched him in disbelief, taken aback by his stern expression. She wanted to say something but found herself at a loss for words.
Three years ago, she had moved in with Nathaniel after they had publicly acknowledged their relationship, both in Saeville and abroad.
Abigail had a habit of calling Nathaniel at odd hours, citing various reasons like illness, fear of darkness and thunder, or menstrual discomfort. She often did this when Freya and Nathaniel were having a private moment Nathaniel would always leave Freya and rush to Abigail's aid with Ozzy. After Abigail's health deteriorated due to a gunshot wound she received while trying to save Nathaniel, he felt morally obligated to take care of her. He felt indebted to her and believed it was his duty to repay her.
After ending the call with Abigail, Nathaniel's mood darkened further. He tossed his phone aside, his face a mask of gloom.
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"Ms. Lovett, we need to discuss something priva Nathaniel instructed, his voice cold and slightl Freya felt a chill run down her spine.
Finished tease ensure no one disturbs us on the second floor," unting at suppressed emotions.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe suspected that Alexander's faux intimacy with her had upset Nathaniel.
Gathering her courage, she followed him upstairs, As As they approached the master bedroom, she hesitated at the door Nathaniel pushed the door open and strode in.
She wondered if it was the right tto talk to him and contemplated leaving.
Just as she was about to make her escape, he pulled her inside andm e stammed the door shut The loud bang made Freya feel as if the ground was shaking-
Before she could react, he spun her around, pinned her against the dold wall and kissed her passionately.
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