Chapter 247
Because I've been working too hard these days, I fell asleep before Katniss came back from the bathroom. When I woke up, it was already morning.
Seeing no sign of Katniss beside me, hearing the sounds from the kitchen outside the bedroom, I knew Katniss was preparing breakfast.
I got up, stretched, feeling a bit off. It's just how men are. For me, even though I haven't had a medical check-up, I'm sure I have post-sex fatigue. After making love, my body feels weak for a while.
As I walked out of the bedroom, I saw Katniss coming out of the bathroom looking a bit pale. Seeing the weakness in her eyes, I knew she hadn't slept well last night. Counting the days, if today passes, Katniss has gone three days without sexual satisfaction, and her sex addiction is starting to flare up again.
I've noticed a pattern now. If Katniss goes more than two days without sexual satisfaction, her addiction symptoms will flare up. If it goes beyond three days, it will start to have a significant impact on her mental state and life.
"Let's freshen up and have breakfast, honey."
Katniss gave a faint smile, but it seemed forced.
She had put on makeup in the morning, probably trying to hide her complexion and state, but emotions and feelings can't be concealed by makeup. Everything is written on her face, despite Katniss's efforts to hide it from me.
I freshened up in the bathroom, had breakfast, and Katniss helped me put on a suit, making sure the collar and cuffs were neat.
As I walked out the door, I saw the reluctance in Katniss's eyes. She's become quite dependent on me, at least emotionally. Every time I leave for work, she's reluctant. Every time I come home from work and open the door, she immediately greets me with a happy smile.
Driving on the road, I thought about whether I should call Nathan and tell him to come home tonight.
But on second thought, wouldn't that seem like I'm asking for a favor? Asking my own father to come home and make love to my wife? The thought felt strange, and I also felt a bit angry.
Nathan is an adult on the verge of old age. Why is he getting angry with Katniss? Doesn't he know what the top priority is? Anyway, Katniss is just feeling worse mentally, not to the point of being in danger. If Nathan doesn't come back by the end of today, I'll have to have a serious talk with him.
At the office, Mia wasn't there this time. She just called me and said she was going to inspect a project. She told me to handle all the company matters today without needing to consult or report to her.
Upon receiving this news, I couldn't contain my excitement. Am I finally going to slowly take over the company? Is this the beginning? Finally, I can run such a big company on my own, even if it's just for one day.
I know Mia is indeed inspecting a project, but this is also a little test for me during this period of learning, to see if I can independently maintain the company's operations, even if it's just for one day.
With everything figured out, I rubbed my cheeks and then started working enthusiastically. I first checked yesterday's various reports and then held the daily routine meeting with the company's senior management.
When I sat at the big table in the meeting room for the first time to meet with the company's senior management, I was nervous but more excited. I suppressed any expression and maintained a calm demeanor.
Engrossed in the exciting work, without Mia, everything depended on me. I brought out everything I had learned so far, controlling all the documents, plans, and more.
Although the workload was heavy, I felt very fulfilled.
Time flew by quickly with work keeping me busy. I was even busy during lunchtime, forgetting to eat.
It wasn't that I didn't have time to eat, but I chose not to. I tried to dedicate all my time to work on this day, completing this little test.
Unconsciously, it was already evening. When each senior executive said goodbye to me and left work, I realized it was time to go home in the evening.
Katniss was probably sitting at home waiting for me to have dinner, but I still had some follow-up work to finish. Through today's practice, I needed to consolidate and record the experiences and knowledge I gained.
I picked up the phone, called Katniss, and told her I wouldn't be coming home for dinner or to stay the night because I needed to work overtime.
Katniss sounded disappointed on the phone, but she was supportive, knowing the workload I had.
I wanted to ask Katniss if Nathan had come home, but I felt that the question might be too sensitive, so I didn't ask her.
Glancing at the time, it was just five o'clock in the evening. I ordered takeout and continued working.
When the takeout arrived, I placed it on the desk. Engrossed in work, I pushed the takeout aside. When I finished working and wanted to eat, I found that the takeout had already gone cold.
I chuckled bitterly. Tonight, I would have to go hungry for a while. After organizing all the work for the day and making sure there were no omissions, I could finally relax and have dinner.
After dinner, I needed to record all the practical experiences of the day, just like taking notes in school.
Although the takeout had gone cold, I, who hadn't eaten lunch, wolfed it down hungrily, savoring every bite. I was really hungry.
Eating dinner, I couldn't help but think of Katniss at home.
The phone call at the end of the workday, where I didn't talk much to Katniss because I was busy with work, made me worry a bit about Katniss's state this morning.
I picked up my phone and called Katniss. The call went through, but no one answered. Could Nathan and Katniss be having sex? It's very likely.
"Honey."
Just as I was about to hang up, Katniss finally answered the phone.
Katniss's voice on the other end sounded normal, no urgency or panting, everything seemed fine. It seemed like I was overthinking.
"Wife, how are you? You didn't seem well this morning. Have you had dinner?"
I said over the phone while eating takeout.
"I've eaten. I'm fine, don't worry. Have you had dinner, honey?"
Katniss sounded quiet on the other end, her breathing slightly uneven, probably doing housework.
If she was in the middle of or just after sex, even if she tried to control it, she wouldn't be so calm. So, I didn't think in that direction.
"I'm eating. Ordered takeout, it's been a busy day today."
My mouth was full, but I spoke clearly.
At that moment, I faintly heard a strange sound coming from Katniss's end, like someone sucking on something.
Could Katniss be giving someone oral sex? No, the sound was quite distant from the phone, so I really doubted if Katniss was giving Nathan oral sex while talking on the phone.
"What's that sound on your end? What is it?"
After confirming it wasn't Katniss giving oral sex, I couldn't help but ask. Although the sound was very faint, it seemed too strange in the quiet night.
"Dad, Dad's back, having pasta."
Upon hearing my question, Katniss seemed very nervous and her voice trembled slightly.
So Nathan had come back. No wonder Katniss was so nervous. Since I wasn't going home tonight, Katniss and Nathan would definitely have sex tonight.
I wondered if Katniss and Nathan's relationship had improved and who made the first move, whether Katniss called Nathan or Nathan came home on his own.
"When did Dad come back?"
This situation surprised me because I thought Nathan might not come back tonight.
"He just got back. The construction on the island just finished, so Nathan hurried back. He was starving when he came back, so I cooked him a bowl of noodles. He had only taken a few bites when you called."
After Katniss told me Nathan had come back, her tone became much calmer.
"I see."
At that moment, I noticed that after I asked that question, the sound of Nathan eating noodles on the other end stopped. It seemed like my question had scared Nathan, and he still didn't dare to face me.
If possible, Nathan didn't want me to find out he had come home tonight. He would try to avoid it as much as possible.
"Pass the phone to Dad."
Thinking about this, I decided to talk to Nathan for a bit, to build a closer relationship. After all, we would have to get along for a long time, and it's better to be close than distant, especially as work gets busier in the future.
"Okay."
Katniss was surprised that I wanted to talk to Nathan but agreed.
"Dad, the work on the island is done."
I said directly, my years of experience in the workplace allowing me to conceal my emotions well.
"Yeah, exhausted."
Nathan's voice on the other end was very soft, with a hint of fear in his tone. He felt he had done something unethical and spoke with a bit of guilt.
"Are you full? Do you want me to order takeout for you? Can you eat enough?"
I checked the time, it was past eight in the evening, Nathan had just returned home, Katniss had hastily cooked noodles, and Nathan might not have eaten enough.
I don't know why I cared if Nathan had eaten enough, maybe out of concern, or perhaps to ensure he had the energy to satisfy Katniss.
"No need, I'm full. The noodles Katniss cooked are delicious. I've eaten a lot already."
After Nathan said that, he continued eating.
"Okay then, pass the phone back to Katniss."
Not wanting to disturb Nathan while he ate, I continued talking to Katniss, planning to finish the call and get back to work.
"Honey, are you coming back after dinner? Stay tonight, it's always better at home than outside."
Katniss said with concern.
"Not tonight, I have a lot of work to do. I don't know how long it will take. Even if I come home late at night, I won't get much sleep and will have to get up early for work. I have to go now, rest early, goodnight."
With Nathan at home, I didn't need to say anything sensitive.
I cared about Katniss's well-being, but I couldn't help feeling a bit resistant to the idea of the two of them about to have sex.
I didn't need to hint at anything to Katniss over the phone. After all, the first time had already happened, and what followed would depend on the two of them. I'm not Katniss and Nathan's parent, so everything needs to be managed by them.
After hanging up the phone, I continued working and recording. By the time I finished everything, it was already midnight.
The CEO's office was empty and vast. The office was huge, much larger than my previous one.
I used to be quite brave, but in the middle of the night, in such a dark night and an empty office, it still made me feel a bit fearful.
Especially when the various machines cooled down and suddenly made noises, it always gave me a cold sweat.
Setting aside my work, I didn't feel sleepy at all. Firstly, I was a bit scared, and secondly, I was excited because I was very satisfied with today's work.
Since I couldn't sleep, I needed to find something to do to pass the time.
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