#Chapter 199: Friends Forever

Olivia The charged air between Nathan and me seemed to shimmer as I processed his three words—I love you. The atmosphere felt heavy, almost suffocating, and the silence that enveloped us was both poignant and paralyzing. It was clear, however, that Nathan hadn't intended to let that particular revelation slip out. Suddenly, the weight of his confession seemed to crash down on him. The vulnerability that had been in his eyes was now replaced with a stormy turbulence, as he pulled away abruptly. “I—” he started, but then seemed to think better of it. The furrow of his brows deepened, and without another word, he spun around and stormed away, leaving me in a whirlwind of emotions. “Nathan, wait!” I cried, but he didn’t stop. As he reached the door, he paused, taking a deep breath before turning to face me. “Pack your bags, Liv. Enough for a couple of weeks at least. I'll see what I can mend during that time. I’ll find us a place to stay, temporarily.” And with that, he