Chapter 39

Natalie

Noah is driving us down the fast lane. I'm sitting in the front seat, afraid of the smile he keeps throwing my way. Things seem a little too good to be true, and Noah has a way of disarming me. A smile is all it takes for me to feel like a toothless tiger.

My heart wants Noah so severely, but I'm hit with insecurities whenever I turn his way.

Sure, we have a beautiful daughter together, but Noah is charming, gorgeous, and wealthy, and I can't stop asking myself why he would pick me when he could have anyone.

With shaking fingers, I drink from the cola placed between us. Noah doesn't even try not to smile at my nerves.

"Are you afraid of fast cars?" Noah asks curiously. "Your face has been pale since we left your apartment."

"Oh, it's not the speed."

He keeps the smile on his face. "It's not?"

"No."

"Mind enlightening me then?"

I take a deep breath, changing the subject. "Where are we going anyway?"

Hopefully, we will arrive wherever he is taking me shortly. I wish to busy mys