Chapter 1714

Nathaniel's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and his usually cold eyes softened as they met hers. "Do you like it?" Mavis nodded. It would be a lie to say she felt nothing. All she had ever wanted was for Nathaniel to see a bit of good in her, just enough to create some beautiful memories during their year-long contract marriage. They sat across from each other. However, Nathaniel's expression remained indifferent, devoid of any particular emotion. Mavis asked cautiously, "Are you… upset?" "No. This is to make up for the date," Nathaniel replied as he placed a piece of cut steak on her plate. Mavis felt a wave of happiness. She mimicked his actions, cutting a piece of steak for him as well. "We've both been really bitter lately, using the worst tone and words to hurt each other. To be honest… I'm partly to blame for recent events too. I know my place, and I understand that our one-year contract marriage is just a mutually beneficial arrangement. I shouldn't have let my