TimeNovelChapter 54
The tension lingered. As Nathan kept looking my way, | wondered if | had gone too far. | didn’t plan to keep up
with him, but I still teased him carelessly. That was irresponsible.
“Mr. Hallman, I've got work to do. Could you leave?” | asked.
“I can give you sadvice,” Nathan said, looking sad but staying.
“No, | can handle it.” Nathan and | weren't even friends; it was better not to ask for help.
“Victoria, when are you getting a divorce?” Seeing my cold attitude, Nathan suddenly asked a personal question.
| was startled, remembering last night's argument with Jared. A divorce might happen soon. “Why are you
asking? It’s not polite to pry,” | said sternly.
“Sorry, | just care about you,” Nathan said, his eyes warm as he looked at me.
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“Even after divorce, | don’t plan to date soon. Don’t waste your time, Mr. Hallman,” | said calmly.
“It's fine. We've got time,” Nathan replied, a knowing smile in his eyes, like he was hoping for something.
| looked at him, puzzled. “Have you likedfor a while?”
My blunt question made Nathan's ears turn red, and he looked flustered. “Yes, it's been a long time.”
“Sorry, | can’t return your feelings,” | said, leaning back in my chair, my face cold. “This marriage has used up all
my passion.”
Nathan stared atblankly; my rejection was clear, and he seemed hurt. “I won't cause you much trouble; |
just want to see you more often,” Nathan said humbly.
| stared at him, quiet but seething with resentment inside.
I never really got men. When Jared married me, he vowed to loveforever and grow old by my side. But the
truth was that promises were just lies to trick women.
| was not naive anymore; my next romance would be all about what was in it for me.
Nathan was clearly a newbie in love, pure and hopeful. | couldn't bear to crush his dreams. That was why |
turned him down so harshly.
“You're on your first marriage; I'm on my second. We're not a match. Go hang out with other women,” |
suggested gently.
Nathan dropped his gaze, deep in thought. Soon, he got up and said, “I'll take you out to dinner another time. If
you need anything, just call me.”
| watched him curiously; he hadn't really answered my question yet.
Nathan turned and left without pesteringtoo much, but I had a hunch he wouldn't give up so easily.
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At noon, Yvonne called me. She said that she was getting out of the hospital and wantedto pick her up with
a gift.
Thinking about the fight with Jared yesterday, | could go pick her up, but I didn’t want to see Jared. Since we
were getting a 1/2
divorce, seeing each other might just make things worse.
1 quickly grabbed a gift and headed to the hospital. Sally was there too, with syummy snacks and cool toys.
Yvonne was lounging on the couch, legs propped up on the armrest, playing a video game. She complained,
“Grandma, hurry up! | can’t stand being here; it stinks.”
Sally had packed her stuff. When she sawwalk in, she asked right away, “Victoria, what are you doing here?”
“I'm here to take Yvonne home,” | said.
Yvonne glanced atand mumbled, “Back home, I'll be all alone. Mom, can you hang out withat hthis
afternoon?”
Hearing that, Sally scolded me, “Victoria, skip work. Taking care of his what matters most. Yvonne is little;
she needs someone with her.”
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