Chapter 540

Taylor's voice came through the phone first. "Have you had lunch already?" "No, I'm not hungry just yet." "What do you plan to eat?" Natalie replied in a flat tone, "I'll have a look at what's in the fridge when I go downstairs later." "Do you need me to order lunch for you?" "No need for that. I don't really have much of an appetite now." She was trying her hardest to control the nasal tone in her voice after her crying, but Taylor still somehow noticed that something was off. "Nat, what's wrong? Why does your voice sound so strange? Have you been crying?" "What's there to cry about? You're just imagining things." "You're sure it's nothing?" Natalie denied it firmly, "Yes, it's nothing." "Alright. Just let me know if you need anything. I'll get off work early today." "Okay." After saying that, Natalie hung up the call. Taylor's concern warmed her heart. Perhaps she was just feeling particularly sensitive on this day due to her vulnerable state. At around 2:00 pm, Natalie