Tobias had always felt that he was someone who had very good self-control, and that he wouldn't get bewitched by a woman.
However, when he first met Natalie, he found that he was totally wrong.
In front of Natalie, all his self- restraint would collapse. He even wished that he could indulge himself in having sex with Natalie every night.
Subconsciously, Tobias wanted to get closer to her, to kiss Natalie's red face.
Meanwhile, Natalie had also seen through Tobias' intentions.
Her thick and long eyelashes trembled slightly. When she was about to close her eyes, she suddenly noticed that Tobias had stopped.
Tobias' heart was in great pain again.
Tobias held back the sensation and winced. "Natalie, it's too late. You go to bed first."
Natalie was speechless.
Weren't they going to sleep together?
"Aren't you sleeping?" Natalie asked.
"I still have some work to do, I'll be going to the study," Tobias said in a low voice.
Natalie was even more puzzled.
What on earth was going on in Tobias' company? Why had he become so busy all of a sudden?
"Honey, listen to me and go to bed first." Tobias' deep voice had a hint of hoarseness in it.
Tobias' voice was pleasant in the first place. Especially when he said the word "honey", it made her feel warm all over.
Natalie was instantly won over by that pet name.
She nodded. "Then I'll go to bed first."
Natalie had initially thought that she wouldn't be able to fall asleep until Tobias returned after finishing his work. Likely because she had been getting intimate with Tobias for almost the entire night before, she nevertheless dozed off as soon as her head hit the pillow.
This time, Natalie had a good dream. She was back at her wedding.
Under the witness of the emcee and all the guests present, she married Tobias and exchanged vows with him, promising each other their forever.
She also dreamt of James.
James was smiling as he told her that she had finally found her own happiness.
He was very happy and could finally leave with a peace of mind.
Natalie also dreamt of her biological parents.
Although she had only seen them from photos, the outlines of her parents were particularly clear, as if Natalie had really seen them in person before.
Her parents told her that she had to continue living happily ever after.
Natalie nodded vigorously as she told James and her parents that she would continue to be happy the rest of her life.
When she got up the next day, Natalie was still smiling, but her smile froze shortly after.
Tobias wasn't by her side. In addition to that, there were no traces of him having slept next to her.
Natalie got out of bed in a hurry and headed to the study.
Tobias was lying on the desk. It seemed that he had fallen asleep.
"Tobias, wake up." Natalie went to pat him gently.
Tobias' body stiffened in an instant at her touch.
He raised his head and stared at Natalie.
Natalie didn't realize that below his handsome appearance, Tobias was actually restraining the severe torment of his chest pains.
Before Natalie could speak, Tobias started, "Natalie, I'm sorry. I fell asleep after I finished my work and left you alone."
A little distressed for him, Natalie replied, "It's okay, you must be working really hard. Why don't you go and get more rest first?"
As she spoke, Tobias had already stood up.
He silently took a few steps away from Natalie. "No, I still need to attend to things in the company. I'll head there first."
"Oh," Natalie answered, a trace of disappointment flashing in her eyes.
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