Chapter 143

Nadine

He pulls away and asks me a question I wasn’t expecting. Things are moving faster than I thought, but I know we’ve been avoiding our feelings for too long. We’ve both suffered in denial.

“Go on a date with me,” he says softly, his eyes searching mine for a reaction. But I know I’m ready to take that leap of faith for us.

I smile warmly, letting him see just how open I am to his request.

“Of course, yes.”

The smile that lights up his face is beyond ordinary, it’s captivating, pulling me in like a spell. 

He draws me closer and kisses me gently, and I savor the bliss that washes over me. Then it hits me—I need to call Rosa to let her know I won’t be home tonight.

There’s no way I’m leaving here; I just want to stay in his arms all night.

He notices the shift in my mood and asks, “What’s wrong?”

“I need to call Rosa.”

“Oh, how’s our son doing?” he asks, watching closely, testing if I’ll show any vu