Chapter 441

Taylor didn't know how long he had been standing by the bedroom window. Suddenly, a woman's scream pierced the quiet room. He quickly stubbed out his cigarette and hurried out of the guest room into Natalie's bedroom. She was already sitting up in bed. Taylor walked over and sat on the edge of the bed, concern evident in his voice. "Natalie, what's wrong?" She met his gaze. The strong smell of cigarette smoke lingered in the air from when he had spoken earlier, causing her to frown. Instinctively, she asked, "How many cigarettes did you smoke?" He paused briefly, his throat tightening before he answered in a low voice, "Not that many." "Your breath reeks of smoke, and you're saying you didn't smoke that many? Are you ever gonna be honest?" "One pack. I smoked a pack." His response came quickly this time, and his tone was more precise. His gaze deepened as he looked at her. "Nat, I do tell you the truth. "From now on, I won't lie to you about anything—whether it's Evan or anyo