Chapter 563

Natalie responded with a simple hum, and the car grew quiet once again. Even without Taylor saying it, she already knew. If his heart wasn't fully with her, he could have easily found someone else by now. Yet here he was, still lingering by her side after all this time. Twenty minutes later, the car stopped outside the restaurant. Taylor walked over to the passenger side and opened the door for Natalie, extending his hand toward her, clearly offering to help her out of the car or hold her hand. She glanced at his hand—large, strong, and well-shaped with long, elegant fingers. She could imagine the distinct joints on the back of the palm. But after that brief look, she shifted her gaze and didn't take his hand. Instead, she got out of the car on her own. Taylor showed no sign of discomfort from being declined. He casually closed the door and followed her into the restaurant. To an outsider, it might've looked like she was treating him to dinner. After they placed their order, N