Chapter 80 Why are you so nervous?

"Why are you so nervous?" Nathaniel asked, hanging up the phone and glancing down at her. His tone was deep and soothing, yet carried an undertone of warning and probe. Celeste immediately sensed trouble brewing. She knew Nathaniel wasn't pleased about her chatting with Arlo earlier, and now with Arlo inviting her to join him, it seemed like Nathaniel's suspicions might just be confirmed. What was Arlo thinking? "I didn't bring him up! But, you think Arlo is trying to mess with our relationship, don't you?" Celeste tried to steer the conversation in a different direction, her eyes sparkling with innocence as she looked up at him. "You really know how to talk in circles," Nathaniel remarked as he gently squeezed her chin, his gaze softening but he didn't push the matter further. Yet, Celeste remained on alert, not letting her guard down despite his momentary tenderness. She knew she had to tread carefully around Arlo tomorrow. Any misstep could trigger Nathaniel's suspicions an