Chapter 1645

Nathaniel slowed down and parked by the roadside, his eyes fixed on Mavis. After a busy day, she was exhausted. Remembering her bustling around at work, he found himself reaching out to touch her cheek, gently pinching the soft flesh. … Mavis slept for a full two hours. She woke up in a daze, startled to find herself still in the car. She quickly glanced to her side and saw Nathaniel with his eyes closed, seemingly resting. She instinctively wiped the corner of her mouth, worried that she might have drooled in her sleep. As soon as she moved, Nathaniel opened his eyes and looked at her. His voice was hoarse and deep, "Awake?" "Mm. I'm sorry, how long was I asleep?" It was already dark outside, and Mavis's mind was still foggy. "Two hours," Nathaniel replied calmly. Two hours? That meant Nathaniel had waited in the car for two whole hours. In the dim light of the car, only the street lamps provide some illumination. Mavis noticed the red veins in his eyes