Forced to Wed: A Billionaire's Romance
I turn around to look at whoever is approaching.
"Hey guys," Nathan calls out, stepping into the backyard with a friendly wave. "What's all the commotion about?"
As he walks towards us, I feel the atmosphere shift. The playful energy that had filled the air moments before seemed to evaporate, replaced by a weird tension. Nathan's eyes lock with Lucy's, and his lips curl into a small smile. "Oh, hey, Luce," he says casually.
But Lucy doesn't return his smile.
"Hey, Nathan," I greet him cautiously, keenly aware of Lucy's cold and distant demeanor towards him. I wonder what her deal is. "We are just playing with our new puppy, Teddy."