Chapter 288 Crisis Averted

Horatio's words were simple and warm, and Natalie's heartbeat started racing again despite herself. Her cheeks flushed crimson, and she gave a soft hum of agreement. Her voice was barely above a whisper. Soon, the dishes were served. They ate a cozy, unhurried meal. Before they knew it, the plates were almost empty. Natalie set down her cutlery and rubbed her slightly rounded stomach, a satisfied smile lighting up her face. Horatio watched her, finding her especially adorable. The fondness in his eyes was impossible to hide. He raised a hand to call the server for the check, then turned to Natalie, his expression growing serious. "Natalie, I need to tell you something." She couldn't help getting nervous when she saw how somber he suddenly looked. "What is it?" "It's all thanks to you that Hurrell Group made it through this crisis and Wally's life was saved," Horatio said solemnly. "My mom told me to invite you to the Hurrell residence. She wants to host a dinner to thank you." Na