Nathaniel Nathan's expression darkened instantly. Seeing this, Vera Xavier had no choice but to play her trump card. She grabbed his arm and whined playfully, "I'm begging you, please just go home for tonight! Otherwise, the already difficult relationship between your mom and me will become even harder. Please, Your Highness, think of the long-term and let this little lady off the hook for once!"
Nathaniel Nathan stared at her without a word. She, in turn, gave him a pleading look, her big, bright eyes fixed on him. She looked as pitiful as she possibly could.
He felt a surge of frustration. He had been so looking forward to her arrival in Veridia, free from her family's interference. But now, his own family was getting in their way. His hope of staying to hold her as he slept was becoming unrealistic.
He scoffed. "First you push my mom around, and now you're trying to do the same to me?"
