Chapter 913

The scene involved subtle glances and physical interactions in bed. For actors, performing intimate scenes was quite normal and didn't feel awkward. But for Natalie… She took a deep breath to calm herself, mentally scolding, "What am I even thinking?" It was just a rehearsal. They were merely running lines, exchanging a few glances to help Austin get into character. There was no need for actual intimacy, nor would she ever consider crossing that line. Even if the thought crossed her mind, she certainly wouldn't act on it. The first run-through went smoothly. Austin, impressed, complimented her, "Have you ever thought about studying acting? Even though we were just rehearsing the lines, you caught on quickly and responded well to my cues." Natalie shook her head, smiling shyly. "You're just being nice. I'm not that good." Natalie sensed that Austin's expectations of her were low, which made sense since he wasn't holding her to an actor's standard. That was probably why he didn