After finishing dinner, the two chatted for a while before getting up to leave.
Suddenly, Nina Sinclair thought of something and asked, "Ethan, I’m moving out of Royal Vista Estates. Can you come with me to pick up my things?"
"I thought it was something serious. No problem at all." Ethan Sherman readily agreed and said, "I recently bought a villa in Veridia. You can move in there first."
Ethan initially wanted to buy Royal Vista Estates, but it didn’t work out, so he settled for another place. Looking back, he felt relieved he didn’t buy it, otherwise, it would be difficult later on.
Nina Sinclair had planned to temporarily move to Sharon Lancaster’s place, intending to find a suitable place before moving out. She didn’t expect Ethan to offer his home.
There was no need to be polite with Ethan, so she nodded and said, "Okay, I’ll move there temporarily. I’ll leave once I find a place."
Ethan patted Nina on the shoulder and generously said, "No need to say anything, you can stay as long as you want."
Nina just smiled without saying anything.
In the blink of an eye, they arrived at Royal Vista Estates, and the car stopped in the parking lot.
Ethan: "Do you have a lot of luggage? Do you need me to go up and help you with your things?"
As he spoke, he was about to unbuckle his seatbelt.
"No need, I only have one suitcase, nothing else."
When she came to Veridia, she only brought one suitcase, so there wasn’t much to take and she didn’t need Ethan’s help.
Ethan thought it over and went along with her, saying, "Alright, I’ll wait here for you. You go on up."
Nina took the elevator upstairs, watching as it slowly ascended. Images of her and Julian Lancaster just moving in flashed in her mind; she had been excited and full of anticipation.
It’s a shame that in such a short time, she had to leave.
Suddenly, she felt a wave of sadness. Though she was reluctant, reality didn’t allow her any luxuries of emotion.
Nina held back her emotions, preventing tears from falling.
’Ding’ — the elevator door opened.
She sniffed, took a deep breath, and stepped out.
After opening the door, the apartment was still in complete darkness. Ever since that night when Julian Lancaster left, he hadn’t returned.
Nina thought to herself, perhaps he might never return.
She walked to the room in the apartment; the packed suitcase was in the corner, ready to be taken and go.
Just as she opened the door, she was pulled into a warm embrace, and she cried out in surprise, instinctively resisting.
The person pushed her back and pinned her firmly onto the bed behind, leaving her no room to escape. ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ NovᴇlFirᴇ.ɴet
A familiar scent, mingled with a faint whiff of wine.
Nina’s brows furrowed slightly, "Julian?"
The man on top of her didn’t answer, but Nina was sure it was Julian. She was too familiar with his scent and everything about him.
Realizing it was him, Nina’s tense body relaxed, and she stopped struggling.
She had been really scared just now, thinking a thief had broken in.
Julian hadn’t returned in so long, she never expected him to come back tonight, though something seemed off about his state.
Julian’s gaze was deep as he stared at Nina.
The room lights had not been turned on, but his eyes had adjusted to the darkness, and her delicate silhouette was clearly visible in the shadows.
Her eyes were lively and beautiful, staring at him in a way that inexplicably stirred something within him, along with her flower-like lips.
Without thinking, he leaned down and kissed Nina.
Sparks ignited instantly like dry wood catching flame.