Chapter 44

Nathan sighed in relief but couldn't ignore a slight, guilty thrill stirring within him as his hand moved down from her calf. He didn't dare venture too far and settled instead on the soft, delicate arch of Lily's foot. "Ah… Nathan… don't press there, it tickles…" Lily's cheeks flushed a rosy pink, like a warm evening glow. It was hard to tell if it was the ticklish sensation or just pure embarrassment. "Just bear with it a bit—foot massages have a lot of scientific benefits," he said. Unable to hold back, Lily made a sound somewhere between a hum and a sigh, her face turning an even deeper shade of crimson. She quickly looked away, flustered by the unfamiliar feeling swelling within her. For the first time, she felt a strange, confusing pull toward Nathan—something beyond friendship. It reminded her of that scene in a movie, where a female lead first felt something for the male lead after he massaged her foot. She wondered if such a simple act could really change things. Sensin