Chapter 393 More Troublemaking than Cindy

Monday. Elaine left her apartment wearing sunglasses, unwilling to engage with any neighbors.

As she walked down the street, she moved quickly, determined not to say "good morning" to anyone who might recognize her.

The slap she received from someone who was supposed to love and protect her had left her bitter and disillusioned with life.

"He loves her..." Elaine murmured to herself. "I’ve never seen him defend me the way he defends her!"

Her phone rang, and she suddenly stopped in her tracks, too flustered to act rationally. Checking the device, she was even more shocked.

Nathan? How had he not given up yet?

Elaine was further astounded to realize that she should have blocked his number but hadn’t done so yet.

Remembering the slap again... Elaine answered automatically, "Hello?"

On the other end, Nathan was lying in bed, propped up against the headboard, smiling, with blankets covering him from the waist down. "Hello! I thought you weren’t going to answer me!"

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