Chapter 120

After the stressful dinner, Nathan and Elena returned to their mansion. It was a quiet night—only the sound of the wall clock ticking softly in the middle of the long hallway leading to their room.

Once in the room, Elena sat on the edge of the bed. She took off her shoes and hugged her knees. Her eyes were puffy. She could no longer bear it all. It felt like she was constantly being tested.

Nathan closed the door softly and walked over to her. "Honey... why are you so ...