(Audrey's POV)
Nathan's question hung in the air between us. "And if your relationship with Arthur is severed, will you be looking for a new partner?If looking for a new partner, what do you think of me?"
I froze, my mug of tea halfway to my lips, unsure how to respond. The directness of his question caught me completely off guard.
But before I could formulate an answer, Nathan's serious expression melted into a smile.
"I'm just teasing you," he said lightly, turning back to finish the last of the dishes. "You should have seen your face."
I felt my cheeks flush with embarrassment. "Very funny," I muttered, trying to regain my composure.
Nathan dried his hands on a kitchen towel and retrieved the small package he'd brought with him. It was wrapped in simple brown paper, tied with twine.
"This is what I wanted to give you," he said, his tone shifting to something more earnest. "It's why I came by tonight."
I accepted the package, curiosity piqued. "What is it?"
"Open it and see,
