Chapter 1857

Nathaniel was surprised to receive her call and asked, "Why are you calling so late? Are you okay? You sound… sick." Kristen avoided the matter, simply replying, "Oh, it's nothing serious. The weather's been bad, and I have a mild sore throat. By the way, I received everything you sent me. You really sent me everything I needed. Thank you, Nate!" In the background, there was some noise, and her signal was rather bad. "It's been a while since we last talked, hasn't it? Ever since you left the village, we haven't seen each other in quite a while," Kristen added, her tone carrying a hint of longing. "Yeah," Nathaniel said, his tone indifferent. Kristen continued, sounding bashful, "Nate, you always sent a lot of stuff over, and it's like my place is turning into a wholesaler now! I was just simply mentioning the things I lack. You don't need to worry so much about me. You should take better care of yourself too." "It's nothing. It's just a small gesture to show my gratitude fo