Chapter 188

Natalie murmured a soft "Mm" and headed towards the bed. Taylor watched as she slipped under the covers in her pajamas, then casually picked up the tablet from the bedside table. Natalie unlocked it with a few taps, then leaned back against the headboard, her movements graceful and cat-like as she began to browse. At that moment, her serene and gentle presence filled a void Taylor hadn't realized existed. A faint smile curved his lips as he turned and walked into the bathroom. As the water cascaded over him, Taylor's thoughts drifted to his past with Bethany. Strangely, no specific memories stood out. He could only vaguely recall her always agreeing with his plans, and her delighted reactions to his every single gesture. They had dated for a year without a single argument. Marriage had never crossed his mind, despite her hints, which he had easily dismissed. As the heir to the Jones Group and the second son of the Jones family, Taylor had encountered countless sycophants a