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Nathan didn\u2019t even glance at the gifts from the others, but when it came to the one from Wendy, he seemed genuinely interested.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m curious too,\u201d he said with a smile.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Benny casually placed the gift bag on the coffee table, and Nathan reached in to pull out the contents.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy\u2019s heart sank as she realized the gift might disappoint Nathan. She nervously said, \u201cNathan, I came in a bit of a rush, so I just bought you-\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She was about to say \u201ca wallet\u201d but stopped abruptly when Nathan pulled out not a wallet, but a letter.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy froze.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNathan, the pretty lady wrote you a letter? Come on, read it out loud for us!\u201d someone urged.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nathan held up the letter and read it out loud. \u201cNathan, today\u2019s your birthday, and I wanted to give you a special gift. Honestly, from the moment I saw you, I\u2019ve fallen for you. I promise to be your girlfriend. Let\u2019s make this official.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy felt her heart stop.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She didn\u2019t write this letter. Her gift had been swapped!\u00a0<\/p>\n
She recalled how Benny had handled the bag earlier.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy\u2019s gaze shot up to meet Benny\u2019s, and she saw the sly, triumphant smile on his face.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
And Jessica, sitting across from her, was watching with an amused grin. Wendy instantly understood. It was Jessica\u2019s idea to have Benny switch the gift.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Benny, as always, did exactly what Jessica wanted.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It all made sense now\u2013Jessica had orchestrated this little spectacle for her at Nathan\u2019s birthday party.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The room erupted with laughter and chatter.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNathan, the pretty lady just gave you a love letter for your birthday!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLooks like Nathan\u2019s no longer single! Kiss, kiss, kiss!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Everyone started cheering, egging them on.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nathan looked at Wendy, pleasantly surprised. \u201cWendy, you really want to be my girlfriend?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Feeling embarrassed, Wendy pulled Nathan close and whispered, \u201cNathan, you\u2019ve misunderstood. I didn\u2019t write this letter\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nathan grinned, leaning in so close to her that, to everyone else, it seemed like they were engaging in a sweet, private conversation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI know,\u201d he whispered in reply.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy blinked, taken aback. He knew?\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThen why\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Chapter 160\u00a0<\/p>\n
+25 BONUS\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nathan winked, his voice still low. \u201cWendy, it\u2019s my birthday today. You wouldn\u2019t want me to look stupid in front of all these people, right? If you turn me down now, I\u2019ll never live it down. These guys will laugh at me for the rest of my life,\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy hesitated, uncertain of how to handle this. \u201cSo, you\u2019re saying-\u2018\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWendy,\u201d Nathan cut in with a teasing smile, \u201clet\u2019s have a pretend relationship for now.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A pretend relationship with Nathan?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy didn\u2019t want to give Nathan any false hope She knew it wouldn\u2019t be fair to him. While Nathan had been pursuing her, he had always respected her boundaries and never made her uncomfortable, so they had maintained a friendship.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Now, though, the room was full of people, all eyes on them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy felt it was too awkward to refuse him in front of everyone, especially since Nathan had always treated her kindly. Not many people had been so thoughtful toward her and she appreciated that.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy sighed and finally agreed. \u201cAlright.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nathan\u2019s face lit up, and before she could say another word, he pulled her into a hug. \u201cWendy, thank you for the gift. I love it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The room erupted in applause, and someone shouted, \u201cNathan finally has a girlfriend!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Amid the cheers and teasing, one pair of eyes watched them with cold intensity.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley sat on the couch, his gaze fixed on the two of them, his expression turning icy as he observed the embrace.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 161\u00a0<\/p>\n
+25 BONUS\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 161\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lateefa Khanam is a contemporary romance author celebrated for her emotionally rich storytelling and unforgettable characters. Blending passion with heart-felt realism, her novels often explore themes of second chances, unspoken desires, and the quiet strength of love that grows through struggle.<\/p>\n
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