Chapter 1614

Was Nathaniel going to buy her flowers? Even though Mavis mentally prepared herself not to expect anything, she could not help but feel a flicker of anticipation. Soon enough, Nathaniel emerged from the florist empty-handed. She knew she should not have expected anything. The rest of the drive home was silent. Mavis distracted herself with her phone, scrolling through uninteresting news articles until she lost interest and turned to gaze out the window. The scenery whizzed by, and she saw an elderly person walking slowly along the street, high school students animatedly chatting, and a couple waiting at a bus stop, sharing a pair of earphones and whispering sweet nothings to each other. They said every Jack would have his Jill… Mavis glanced at the man beside her, feeling a pang of sadness. She and Nathaniel were not meant to be. When they arrived at the Nicholls residence, Gabrielle was already waiting at the door. She rushed forward and hugged Mavis tightly, exc