Chapter 62

Natalie's casual compliment made James' face lit up,and eventually even his ears turned red. "Am I really as good as you say?" Natalie chuckled, surprised by just how pure-hearted James was. She nodded firmly. "Of course! Don't doubt yourself. You're the best, the finest, the most outstanding gentleman!" Hearing this, James almost wanted to grab a braid himself—if only he had one. Once he was sure he hadn't been overthinking things, James faced another dilemma. "Nattie, what am I supposed to do about Phoebe? I don't have feelings for her, but if I stay close, she might misunderstand it. If I distance myself, she's sensitive and might think I dislike her. Then my parents will definitely start nagging me about it. It's… exhausting." Natalie noticed the dark circles under his eyes and it was clear he'd been troubled by this and hadn't slept well. Meanwhile, Phoebe seemed completely unbothered, enjoying her days as if nothing was wrong. Some people really do seem to enjoy life shamel