When There Is Nothing Left But Love
Chapter 1772

Chapter 1772

Chapter 1772 Not The Other Way Round

“Hold on.” The flowery print apron truly did not fit with his style. I awkwardly shrugged my shouldersbefore changing the topic. “There’s something I don’t think you realize yet, and we have to talk about it.The rule of the game is to make you fall for me and not the other way round, right?”

Nathaniel put down the plate. “That’s right.”

“However, what’s happening now is that you’re trying to blend into my world. Although the chances ofme falling for you aren’t high, this is clearly going against our original aim, right? I’m sure you don’twant to waste that much time to get an outcome you don’t want,” I continued.

At that, Nathaniel’s eyes narrowed, seemingly mulling over my words.

The truth was that I was not afraid that he would refute my words. From the moment he decided to startthe game despite knowing that it was a trap, Nathaniel had no choice but to go with my flow until thegame ended.

I added, “So there’s no need for you to humble yourself to this point—to make breakfast for me so earlyin the morning. It’ll do nothing but make you tired the whole morning.”

It looked like Nathaniel understood what I meant, for he put his hands on the table and leaned forward.“So what you mean is that I should be opening up to you so that you can replace a way into my heart?”

“That’s right,” I answered as I stared at him without blushing. If I did not do that, how was I going to getto know him enough to come up with a plan and send him to jail?

Everyone had their own safe spot in their mind, and once I entered it, I would be able to worm my wayinto his heart.

However, before that, what I had to break through was the invisible wall between the two of us, whowere individuals from different worlds. I had to make myself become someone important to him insteadof just a passerby in his life.

Just as those words were out of my mouth, Nathaniel fell silent.

Right then, a youthful voice came from the outside of the kitchen. “Uncle Nathaniel?”

Both Nathaniel and I turned at the same time to see Gregory standing by the stairwell.

He was already dressed in his school uniform. Even if he was still wearing the same soft house slippersas his sister, he was like a boy with a warm personality in that uniform. In fact, he was like a miniversion of Ashton.

“Why are you here?” Gregory blinked before taking a few steps closer. “Is Daddy back too? Why didn’t Isee him?”

Hearing that, a small smile appeared on Nathaniel’s lips, and he replied, “No. Do you not want to seeme, Gregory?”

Gregory meant to ask about his father’s whereabouts, but the moment Nathaniel’s words were out inthe air, it became awkward. Thus, Gregory quickly shook his head and explained, “No, no, that’s not it.”

“Good to hear that.” Nathaniel gazed at him for a moment as a mysterious smile grew on his lips. Then,he began untying his apron.

“Are you leaving?” I could not hide the excitement from my voice, but at the same time, I was worriedabout the earlier unanswered question.

Maybe it’ll be just like yesterday? Does Nathaniel need a day to make up his mind about importantdecisions?

However, after taking off his apron and putting it on the table, he did not leave. Instead, he lifted hishead to look at me and asked, “Do you want to get changed?”

I froze, taken aback by his question. “What for?”

“Didn’t you say that you want to come into my life?” Nathaniel asked.

I hesitated only a second before answering, “I’m fine. Wearing casual will make me less nervous.However, if you think that my current dressing will affect your reputation, I don’t mind changing.”

Nathaniel ruminated about it. Rather than saying anything, he immediately walked toward the outside. Ihurriedly followed him.

When we went past Gregory, he cried out, “Uncle Nathaniel, where are you going with Mommy?”

Nathaniel halted in his tracks and turned his head to the side. With a gentle look on his face, he said,“I’m taking your mommy to a place she has always wanted to go.”

After a pause, he added, “Do you want to come along?”

“No.” There was no way I was going to involve a child in our matter. I rushed to stand in front ofGregory, shielding him away from Nathaniel’s cunning stare. Livid, I glared at him and hissed, “You’renot that incapable to the point you’ll need to use a child to reach your goals, are you?”