The Gift
Author: Lyonlee
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

CHAPTER 11

Anabel got to the spot Nathan was standing and broke into a dry laugh the moment she caught a glimpse at the box he was holding.

“What do you have wrapped in that box?” she was about to snatch the gift from him when Nathan hid it behind him.

“Get away from me!”

Anabel couldn’t hold back her laughter and Nathan felt taunted.

“Who the hell do you think you are?” she pouted her lips and displayed a childish expression in her bid to mock him the more.

“Poor Nathan. He even got a gift for Charlotte. What’s in that stupid box anyway? Some thrift clothes?” she continued with her wicked laugh.

Nathan looked away. He knew that if he doesn’t move away from the scene, Anabel was going to tease him more and might even attract the crowd.

“You are such a loser you know. Well, all thanks to the captain’s big heart, freeloaders like you can have access to Townsend hall for once in your miserable life.”

“Whatever!” Nathan spat and moved away from her.

“Get back here, dingbat!” Anabel
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