Chapter 1951

After Nathaniel arrived at the estate, he could not quite put his finger on it, but he felt an unusual sense of familiarity. The place was inexplicably comforting, though he could not pinpoint exactly what made it feel that way. That evening, Nathaniel skipped dinner as he lacked the appetite. Despite Ella's repeated invitations, Nathaniel did not go out. He had been mentally exhausted lately, and he finally found a place where he could truly relax. It was rare for him to get such a restful night's sleep. The next morning, Nathaniel went for a walk. Ella, who had risen early to prepare breakfast, saw him and approached to greet him. "Good morning, Mr. Nicholls. Did you sleep well last night?" Nathaniel gave a slight nod. Ella smiled gently. "You didn't come for dinner last night. Are you sure you slept well? Didn't you get hungry?" Nathaniel replied coldly, "No, I'm fine. I'm used to irregular meals due to work, so it's not unusual for me." Ella looked surprised