Chapter 150 I Can’t Lose You

Celeste's cheeks turned deep pink at his bold words. This man was shameless, boldly saying such things without hesitation. Yet, the way his arms held her so firmly, the possessiveness in the strength of his embrace—it made her heart race in a way she couldn't deny. "Shameless," she muttered, trying to sound annoyed, but even she knew there was no real bite behind her words. She didn't want to admit it, but there was a strange comfort in his arms. What had started as a simple and calculated mission had turned into something she never expected. She was supposed to stay detached, to keep her distance. Falling for Nathaniel was never part of the plan. And yet, here she was. "If I can't be shameless with my wife, who else am I supposed to be shameless with?" Nathaniel's grin was wide, completely unbothered by her teasing. Instead of backing off, he leaned in even closer, his stubble grazing her skin. He knew exactly what he was doing, and the playful smirk on his face told her that