Chapter 1966

Sheena inwardly cursed. Once again, that infuriating man had his eyes on her waist. … At the ranch, even though Nathaniel was hurt by Mavis's rejection, he was far from defeated. He secretly sent a bodyguard to investigate the estate's owner, with the main focus to verify the identity of this Emmett Mavis had mentioned. He needed to determine if Mavis's claims were true before deciding on his next steps. If it turned out that Mavis was indeed involved with this man, Nathaniel planned to use force and coercion to drive him away, never to come near Mavis again. As for the child Mavis was carrying, the situation was complicated as she was quite long into her pregnancy. Nathaniel considered consulting a doctor about the possibility of terminating the pregnancy without endangering Mavis's health. Nathaniel slouched lazily on a bench in the garden, feeling melancholic. He took a long drag from his cigarette, and his mind troubled as he felt a growing frustration. It was