Chapter 187

Natalie heard every word Taylor said, but she couldn't quite pinpoint how she felt about it. She didn't catch Bethany's response either. Taylor slowly put away his phone, signaling that the call was over. Then, he walked toward Natalie with his intense gaze fixed on her face. "Nat, you should know by now that I have no intentions with Bethany. I only want to be with you." Natalie stared at him for a long moment before asking, "Why?" "Do I need a reason to like you?" "It just seems strange. I don't understand what made you so determined to suddenly break things off with Ms. Powel and declare your loyalty to me." Taylor smiled faintly. "Is liking how I feel when I'm with you a good enough reason?" Natalie gave a faint smile, her eyes holding a hint of skepticism. "Sexual desires are only part of marriage, not the whole, and it certainly isn't love." Taylor responded without hesitation, "Men don't need love." "But I do." Her voice was firm, her smile fading. Taylor was caught o