Chapter 544 Natalie wasnât fully relieved until they were outside the studio. She breathed a sigh of relief, her distress still clearly etched on her face.
âYou look like the world is ending! Draco isnât going to devour you, is he?â Tasha thought that Natalie had nothing to worry since Draco had been hiding his feelings for Natalie probably because he didnât want to put her in an uncomfortable position.
âTo tell you the truth, Iâve always had great respect for Mr. Wesley, but I donât know how Iâm going to face him right now. Iâm even thinking about leaving W Marks.â âI never realized he had feelings for me,â Natalie said frankly to Tasha, âwhich was why I never felt awkward when rumors spread about us. Because I knew they were not true.â
Moreso, Natalie had reassured Brandon with full confidence that Draco would never fall in love with her... And now, sheâd have to eat her own words.
âYouâre overthinking again. Since Mr. Wesley never said it out loud, that means he didnât want you to know.â Hearing that Natalie was considering leaving W Marks, Tasha felt compelled to reason with her immediately.
She didnât want Natalie to leave. Natalie was an excellent designer and W Marks needed her.
âDonât leave W Marks so rashly,â Tasha said earnestly. âIf Mr. Wesley knows youâre considering leaving, heâll blame himself.â
Natalie knew that Tasha was looking out for her because she cared for her.
But she couldnât think straight now. She felt trapped and didnât know what to do.
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Knowing that Natalie had to work overtime tonight, Brandon had specially made dinner for her and had been waiting.
Natalie didnât get back home till very late, though. âWash up and letâs have dinner.â Brandon smiled gently. He was still wearing his apron from having prepared their late-night dinner.
With a f0rced smile, Natalie washed her hands before pulling out a chair for herself and sitting down at the table.
âI made your favorite ribs tonight, the way people from Seacisco did. Youâll love it, Iâm sure.â
Natalie grew up in Seacisco and had never grown accustomed to the food from Barnes.
However, Brandon could tell that the smile on Natalieâs face seemed somewhat perfunctory. She couldnât get Dracoâs drawings out of her head. It was all she could focus on while eating.
Brandon noticed she was out of sorts and tried to catch her attention. He put a hot pepper on her plate. Natalie was so distracted, she didnât even notice and just kept on eating.
Suddenly, she put her hands to her throat, coughing violently. Her face turned red and tears welled up in her eyes.
âDidnât you notice the pepper I put on your plate?â Frowning, Brandon stood up and poured Natalie a glassof water. âCome on now, whatâs wrong?
Your mindâs been somewhere else all evening.â
Tears in her eyes, Natalie looked over at Brandon, not sure if she should tell him what had happened tonight.
Seeing the hesitation in her eyes, Brandon frowned again, sat down and looked into Natalieâs eyes. âWhat happened?â âI think Draco likes me.â
Continuing to hold his gaze, Natalie told Brandon what had happened at W Marks tonight. She waited for his response.
But he didnât say a word.
âBrandon? Didnât you hear what I just said?â Natalie pursed her lips and looked at Brandon.
Brandonâs expression hadnât changed.
âI see. Letâs finish eating first. The foodâs getting cold.â Brandon dished some more food onto her plate for her as if nothing had happened.
At least, Natalie was very hungry. She quickly finished most of the food heâd laid out before her.
Afterwards, she cleaned up the table and took the dishes to the kitchen to wash them.
Brandon didnât stop her.
Natalie hadnât done the dishes for a while now. When she in the midst of it, the faucet suddenly malfunctioned causing a jet of water to unexpectedly drench her.
With both of her hands submerged in the bubbles, Natalie wasnât sure what to do. She shouted, âBrandon, the tap is broken!â
By the time Brandon rushed in, she was already soaking w*et. Brandon dashed to the tap to turn it off, and in the process, both of them were fully doused in water.
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ï¤Chapter 1329 Brandon sighed and looked at Natalie helplessly.
âGo upstairs and get changed.â At the sight of Natalieâs black bra, Brandon gulped. He turned around and stared at the washing basin. âIâll deal with the mess here.â
Natalie turned around to go upstairs but then stopped in her tracks and walked back uneasily and asked, âI want to ask you something. Why donât you want to talk to me about the thing with Draco?â
She hugged Brandon from behind. âAre you upset?â
Brandon turned around and held Natalieâs shoulders in his arms, meeting her big, beautiful eyes with his.
Brandon couldnât pretend anymore. He chuckled and said, âBecause Iâve always known that Draco likes you. So I wasnât surprised when you told me.
Iâm just wondering how you found out. I thought Draco had hidden his affections so well.â
Natalie was stunned, embarrassed to have not seen it herself.
âDoes everyone know that he likes me? Am I the only one who didnât realize?â
âI donât know. Even if others knew, theyâd never say anything. You donât have to worry about it. Itâs not your fault if a man happens to like you. Youâre beautiful and charming. Thatâs why so many people want you.â Brandon couldnât help but hold Natalie tightly to him, his face buried in her neck. He took a deep breath and said, âFortunately, I got you before anyone else could. Honey, youâre all mine.â
Curling up in his arms, Natalie felt Brandonâs natural scent was like a special elixir to her, curing her of her irritability and worries.
But she was still a bit conflicted. âWhat do you mean by you got me before anyone else could? Derek also said something like that today. Whatâs wrong with you guys? Do you all think of me as a possession?â
Brandon held her tighter and tried to placate her. âNo, I didnât mean it like that. Honey, please donât misunderstand me.â
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