Chapter 144

But there came a time when Natalie would be done applying the body lotion. She stared at Taylor, whose face was flushed due to the shower steam. She had no idea what to do. While in a daze, he climbed out of bed and walked to stand behind her. His gaze met hers through the mirror. "Do you intend to sit here all night?" Natalie came to her senses and looked at Taylor's reflection in the mirror silently. He stood by her side and tilted her chin upward, steadily staring at her face. After some time, he coldly asked, "Why don't you tell me what you want, Mrs. Jones?" Natalie turned away. Her chin slipped through his fingers. She walked to the bedside and climbed into bed before curling into a corner. She turned her back on Taylor and closed her eyes. He also quickly got on the bed. After that, he turned off the lights in the bedroom. He watched Natalie, who had been on his mind for a day and a night, finally lie by his side. While feeling at ease yet tired, he shut his eyes and fe