Chapter 574

Natalie's focus was entirely on the sea and the sound of waves lapping the shore. She was completely unaware of the thoughts going through Taylor's mind. Soon, she felt something brush against her hand. This made her pull back instinctively. She turned to meet Taylor's gaze. Her lips parted slightly as she asked, "What are you doing?" Taylor didn't try to hide what he had meant to do. "Can I hold your hand?" he asked bluntly. Natalie just stared at him without saying anything. Since she hadn't refused him outright, Taylor started to feel a little bolder. He said slowly, "I know that it'll take a long time for you to accept me again. I don't have any intention of forcing you to make a decision right away. But Nat, you've got to admit that I've been treating you well recently, haven't I? "Think about all the time you spent accompanying me on this business to Seabrook until now. I don't think I've done anything to piss you off, have I?" "So what?" Natalie rebuked. "I'm a man, after