Semua Bab Left by My Fiancé, Loved by His Uncle: Bab 71 - Bab 80

Madeline let out a laugh, which quickly turned into a gentle smile. “I like you this way.” “Like what?” “Protective attentiveness.” Nathaniel remained silent. Madeline noticed how his jaw clenched and how his eyes became gentler. The moment the car halted outside the house Nathaniel quickly stepped out. Unlatched the door for her. His broad hand moved to her waist easing her down with care. As though she were a delicate creature, on earth. “I’m not fragile," Madeline said with a grin. “To my eyes you hold greater value than glass," Nathaniel answered instantly. Madeline grew quiet upon hearing those words. The home exuded warmth, retaining an aroma of lavender as always. Madeline had just walked a couple of steps indoors when Nathaniel wrapped

Madeline became quiet. Then she nodded.Nathaniel led her to the bathroom. He switched on the tap, set the water to the temperature, moistened a small towel and then looked at her once more.“May I?" he inquired.Madeline exhaled softly, her cheeks reddening with shame. "Yes.”Nathaniel softly raised her chin using his hand while his left hand tenderly cleansed her face with the warm towel. His actions were deliberate and careful as though she were the treasure he had ever handled.Madeline shut her eyes, relishing the feeling. "You are being quite gentle.”Nathaniel kept going, merely lifting one eyebrow a little. "Naturally. If I were harsh you’d be annoyed.”Madeline smiled. “I wouldn’t be upset.”Nathaniel stopped the movement. “No?”Madeline opened her eyes and looked at him. “No. Because I know you’re watching over me.”Something softened in Nathaniel’s eyes.Time seemed to stop for a moment.Then Nathaniel took her face in both hands, pressing their foreheads together like they

“Aren’t you afraid of everything that’s happened? Of me, of my work, of our future?” Madeline asked seriously, her eyes softly glowing from the park lights coming through the window.Nathaniel looked down at their hands intertwined. “I’m afraid. But I’m more afraid of losing you again. I’ve restrained myself for too long, pretending to be strong on the outside, while my heart has known what it wants.”Madeline smiled faintly. “And now you aren’t holding back anymore?”Nathaniel raised his eyebrows, slightly mischievous, but his eyes remained gentle. “Maybe I’m still holding back a little. But that’s because I want you to savor every step slowly. I don’t want to rush and ruin this moment.”They laughed softly, a light yet warm sound, like medicine healing the remnants of awkwardness and fear that had piled up.“Then,” Madeline said, cupping Nathaniel’s chin, “I want you to promise. Promise that you’ll stay like this stay with me, no matter what.”Nathaniel looked at her deeply. “I prom

Sonia scoffed and straightened her back. “You’ve always been good with words, Nathaniel. But words alone aren’t enough. Your actions back then your actions now they all have consequences. There are many people who still doubt your decisions.”Nathaniel looked at her not angry, only restraining himself from responding sharply. “I understand their doubts. And I’m not asking everyone to immediately trust this decision. But I’m confident if we focus on the results, everything will prove itself.”Sonia crossed her arms over her chest, tension still etched on her face. “Focus on the results? I’ve learned a lot from the past. But what I see is that you came back too quickly, without considering the emotional impact. Do you really think that just by taking over the project again, everyone will simply follow your orders?”Nathaniel nodded slowly. “I don’t expect everyone to follow blindly. But

The discussion lasted for several hours. Nathaniel remained calm, patient, and thorough. Every question Sonia raised was answered clearly; every challenge was met with concrete strategy, not emotion. Sonia stayed critical, attentive, and occasionally confrontational, but Nathaniel balanced the tension with a composed, professional demeanor.They covered every aspect of the project: budget, human resources, timelines, potential risks, and mitigation strategies in case of failure. Sonia offered several suggestions that helped Nathaniel refine parts of the plan. Nathaniel welcomed each input, noted it carefully, and adjusted their strategy accordingly.“All right,” Sonia said after several hours. “I’m starting to see your direction, Nathaniel. I can accept some of these decisions. But remember I’ll be monitoring this process closely. Don’t let any gaps slip through.”Nathaniel looked at her seriously, his eyes gentle yet confident. “I understand. And I appreciate your honesty. This time