Haisley shrugged. She chose to mumble thanks to the waiter who placed their orders on the table. Seeing Haisley sweetly smile at the guy who brought their dishes made Dean sneer again. "Okay, you're right, G. I really need to be careful with Haisley. When she was in England, many guys liked her. And that was under your supervision. What more here? No one's watching over her here," Dean squinted at Haisley. "Just look at the guy earlier; he's melting just from her smile. Especially Adit, who stares at Haisley every day. Be careful, Haisley, if you ever cheat on me, those guys who hit on you will get a curse from me." Dean threatened, but Haisley responded with a smile. "If that's the case, I should quickly get engaged to him. If necessary, get engaged at the hotel where he works. So that his friends know that he's taken." Dean said seriously. Loretta, who didn't understand what the three people in front of her were talking about, now looked at each of them in turn. "What are you tal
Hearing Nathan's statement didn't make Haisley happy; instead, it made her laugh out of anger. Yes, the girl laughed with a mocking expression right in front of Nathan. "What kind of confession is this, Nath?" she snorted ungracefully. "Do you think after hearing your words, I'll say thank you, rejoice, and then hug you with happiness?" she asked sarcastically. "I did have a crush on you, Nath. But I'm not a foolish girl who easily falls for crocodile tears!" Haisley yanked her hand away from Nathan's grip and was about to walk away, but Nathan pulled her back. "I'm not lying or bragging, Haisley," the man said coldly. Haisley lifted the corner of her mouth and looked at him sharply. "If you really don't want this engagement, if you really don't love her, why have you kept it by your side all this time? Why have you been so sweet to her all this time? "You don't treat me the same way. Compared to your kindness to her, you've been so mean and cruel to me. So, do you want me to beli
Haisley winced in pain and continued to grip Nathan's arm as the masseuse he had called arrived and began massaging his feet. Cold sweat appeared on his forehead. Nathan felt a bit guilty, but he was confident that Haisley would thank him later. "Apply this ointment to his feet three times a day. First, clean them with a warm damp towel," said the woman, whom Nathan estimated to be in her mid-fifties. Nathan nodded and handed money to the masseuse as he escorted her out. He returned to the living room and saw Haisley still lying down, pale-faced and sleepy. "Feeling better?" he asked while sitting next to Haisley and wiping the sweat from his forehead. Haisley got up from the bed and groaned when he put his feet on the floor. Nathan looked at him in confusion. "Where are you going?" he asked anxiously. "I need to go to the bathroom," replied Haisley curtly. Nathan chuckled and quickly scooped Haisley up in his bridal style. "I don't want you to fall and hurt your other foot, Hai
"There's no use in moving away. Eventually, you'll inch closer to me and seek warmth from my body," he said. Haisley snorted in disgust. "I won't do it," she said confidently. "If you don't do it, then let me do it." And Nathan really inched closer to Haisley. He embraced the petite girl with both hands and even entwined Haisley's legs with his, making it difficult for her to move. "Do you think I'm a pillow?" Haisley asked irritably as she tried to free herself. "You know you're more than just a pillow. Because you're warm, soft, and can make enticing sighs," he whispered in Haisley's ear, causing her to widen her eyes instantly. Haisley froze on her bed. Her heart could be said to be working out right now. Nathan's body scent, the fragrance of his shampoo wafting, made Haisley feel ticklish, wanting to touch him. But she tried to resist the urge not to do so. She tried to find a topic of conversation but was also confused about what they should talk about. Haisley took a deep
Almost half an hour of waiting, Haisley heard the sound of keys turning. She turned and saw Nathan smiling at her with two shopping bags in his hands. "Making you wait?" the man asked with a grin on his face. "I was looking for breakfast for both of us and some spare clothes," he said as he walked towards the kitchen. "Spare clothes? From where?" Haisley asked curtly. Nathan looked at her, shrugging. "The market," he replied shortly. Nathan then brought the food for both of them to the living room, complete with drinks. "Let's have breakfast first, then you can shower. It's okay if the clothes haven't been washed yet. Later in the afternoon, more clothes and groceries will arrive. I've asked the villa staff to do the shopping," he said casually. Haisley chose not to comment on anything. She preferred to finish her breakfast because she was genuinely hungry. After finishing her meal, Haisley left her dirty bowl untouched and chose to grab the black plastic bag that Nathan said conta
"Oh, please, Nathan. This is not the time for you to joke with me!" she snapped annoyed. Nathan shrugged. "Who's joking with you? I'm serious. If you want a kiss, I'll tell you everything," he said again. Haisley looked at him. Her curiosity was truly unbearable. She stared at Nathan, and it seemed like he could read her inner turmoil. Nathan then patted his thigh, asking Haisley to come closer. "I won't lie. One kiss, and I'll answer all your questions," he said in a tempting, soft tone. Somehow, Haisley rose from her seat and walked towards Nathan. She stood in front of him and looked at Nathan hesitantly. Nathan then extended his right hand, took Haisley's left wrist to bring her closer, and placed his left hand behind her thigh. He pulled her, so Haisley sat on his lap, leaning on both folds of her knees. "Will you answer all my questions after one kiss?" she asked hesitantly, answered by a serious nod from Nathan. Haisley still looked at him nervously. Her gaze was directed
"Don't lie to me, Nath," Desis Haisley said as she lifted her head and roughly wiped away her tears. She adjusted her clothes with trembling hands and stepped back away from Nathan. "Just because of what I did a moment ago doesn't mean I believe your sweet words," she accused harshly. Nathan was surprised and looked at the confused girl. "Haisley." Haisley raised her hand, pointing her index finger at Nathan. "Don't you dare say anything to me." The girl commanded loudly. "I don't understand why you're doing all this to me, Nath. I can still remember your rude attitude towards me when I followed you months ago," she said with a wounded tone. "Yes, you surely know why I was so eager to study in the same country as you. It's because I love you! You know that all these years I've only admired you! I just love you! Even though I know you love my sister, Crystal. But still, in every prayer, I hope you open your eyes and then look at me. "I'm not ashamed to say this because you already k
"Because the doctor said she could recover with my care. She had to find a replacement for her fiancé. And indirectly, I was the one who caused her depression. I was the one who made that woman lose the man she loved." Nathan said sadly. "I refused their request to replace her deceased fiancé, Haisley." He continued with a distant gaze. "But then they showed me a report. About me driving under the influence of alcohol and causing an accident that led to death. They threatened to sue me and put me in jail, Haisley." The man said with a trembling tone. "I was truly scared. I didn't want to go to jail." He said, shaking his head. "The thought of being stuck in a cell for a while made me always have nightmares. I know I'm a coward, but I'm really scared. Crimes often happen in prison. Violence, abuse." The man shook his head again. "Imagining staying in a cell with a man who might have a mental disorder or is thirsty for sex makes me feel nauseous and want to vomit every time. "I hear