Chapter 15

In Northbridge, Margot was sitting on a bench, cradling two newborn kittens in her arms. In front of her was a poster that read "Kittens for Charity Sale!" Suddenly, a figure approached and stood before her. "Are you part of the package deal?" Margot looked up and met Nathaniel's deep eyes, and her face flushed slightly. She glanced around, then lowered her voice. "The kittens' owner went to the bathroom. I'm just watching them for her." Nathaniel sat down beside Margot casually. "And then?" Margot rolled her eyes helplessly. "Mr. Ashford, I never realized you were such a joker." Nathaniel shrugged and turned his head to look at Margot with complete seriousness. "I'm not joking." Margot froze. Before she could figure out how to respond, her brick phone suddenly rang, breaking the tranquil moment between them. Nathaniel burst out laughing. "I was just joking. Go ahead and answer your phone." It was then that Margot relaxed and picked up the call. The moment she answered, an ur