Chapter 153 Just Keep Your Eyes on Me

The room felt quiet, almost too still. Celeste had been sure he would agree if she asked Nathaniel sweetly. But as soon as the words left her mouth, she noticed his arms around her tense slightly. Nathaniel didn't respond right away, yet the silence that followed was enough to make the air feel heavier. His gaze lowered, resting on her pale face, and a flicker of tension crossed his own. "Stop worrying about everyone else," he said finally, his voice low but firm. He reached out, gently touched her cheek, and his thumb softly brushed her skin. His gentle touch contrasted with the firmness in his voice. "What you need to focus on," he said, each word deliberate, "is taking care of yourself. And our baby. Honey, let me handle everything else." Celeste blinked, surprised by the shift in his tone. She could hear the frustration in his voice. And she knew—Arlo had tried to kill him just days ago. Asking him to show mercy now was probably pushing her luck. She bit her lip, wisely