Chapter 508

Natalie stared at Taylor in disbelief. She had thought he was just joking, but he was already getting up to leave. Was he really leaving already? Didn't he say he was coming to crash dinner? Did a few words set him off? When did Taylor become this sensitive? He walked into the kitchen first, addressing Margaret. "Margaret, I have something urgent that came up, so I won't have dinner here. I need to go." She turned around, surprised. "Why are you leaving? Stay for dinner!" "No, you carry on with what you're doing." With that, he turned and headed toward the entrance, opening the door to leave. Natalie watched his retreating figure, a strange feeling swelling in her chest—one she couldn't quite articulate. Only when the door closed did it hit her—he had left. Melissa observed her carefully and finally spoke up, "Nat, do you think Mr. Jones is upset? Shouldn't you go after him to cheer him up?" "Why does Nat have to go after him?" Nathan chimed in. "Regardless, Taylor came o