Chapter 415

The flowers were undeniably beautiful, yet Natalie felt no joy receiving them. A coldness settled in her heart. Shaking off her thoughts, she changed her shoes and entered just as Jeremy emerged with a freshly prepared dish. "I landed this afternoon," Jeremy said with a gentle smile. "Then, I handled some business at the company before I rushed back home. It's been a while since I cooked. Come try this." "Okay," Natalie said, searching his expression for clues. But Jeremy was an enigma. If he didn't want something known, it remained a secret. His thoughts were buried deep, his true feelings impossible to discern. Once, this inscrutability had been a source of admiration. His love, she believed, was enough. It had been palpable. Now, however... Jeremy still seemed the same, his eyes lighting up at the sight of her. But... A direct confrontation wouldn't work. Natalie knew his acting skills were flawless. He'd weave a convincing web, leaving no trace of his deception. Jeremy's s