Chapter 22

Nathaniel arrived home and headed straight to Olivia's room, to his dismay Olivia was there. He opened the door to her art studio but she wasn't there either. "Wao" he exclaimed as he shut the door. He decided to check garden, his footsteps almost silent on the cobblestone path. He spotted Olivia standing by a cluster of vibrant flowers, her eyes fixed on the blossoms as if lost in thought. A gentle breeze rustled the leaves, and the scent of the garden's blooms filled the air.

With a mischievous look in his eye, Nathaniel couldn't resist the urge to startle her, and so he approached quietly. As he drew nearer, he cleared his throat in a playful attempt to grab her attention.

Olivia jumped slightly, her hand landing on her chest as she let out a surprised gasp. Then, realizing it was Nathaniel. "You enjoy sneaking up on me, don't you?"

Nathaniel smiled as he replied, "I can't resist the urge to startle someone as captivating as you."

Olivia chuckled, her playful annoyance giving way t