Chapter 306

Sheena maintained a polite smile, saying, "Mr. Nicholls, aren't you a funny guy? We've never been that close." Nathaniel was taken aback, and he instinctively reached for her hand, but she evaded his attempt. "You don't even let me touch you? I understand you might harbor resentment from back then, but I was so young and didn't have a choice..." "Mr. Nicholls," Sheena interrupted, her expression turning sour when addressing past matters. "If you brought me out today just to discuss these things, this meal is entirely unnecessary." "Alright, let's not bring up the past," Nathaniel wisely replied. The waiter coincidentally brought the dishes, lightening the tense atmosphere between the two. Except for the sounds of utensils clinking against plates, the surroundings were quiet. Again, Nathaniel initiated a conversation to break the silence. "This time, I plan to stay in Farlem for a while. I heard from Howard that you've been investigating some matters recently. Don't worry,