Chapter 269
After noticing Nathan leaving, Katniss sat there motionless for a while, tears streaking down her face. It seemed like she didn't expect Nathan to leave suddenly, maybe he was angry, or maybe he was sad, or perhaps both.
A hint of regret appeared in Katniss's eyes, whether it was regret for not having a sexual relationship with Nathan or regret for her attitude towards him just now.
In the end, all expressions turned into disappointment. It was too late for regrets now, Nathan had already left.
Katniss couldn't help but cry again, without anyone disturbing her, she cried even more sadly, as if she was venting the pain brought by her sexual addiction through tears.
After crying for a while, Katniss quieted down, but she didn't change her position, still lying there.
Just when I thought Katniss had cried herself to sleep, she suddenly sat up, the tears on her face had dried, and she appeared very calm, having thought about many things during that time.
Katniss got up from the bed, then walked out of the room to the bathroom, undressed, and started showering again.
The water flowed from the shower, washing away her tears, making her previously messy hair gradually smooth.
Katniss had just showered once. But seeing her shower again, I had a bad feeling.
Showering again. Is it to cool herself down, or?
Katniss didn't spend much time showering this time. After finishing, she dried herself off, then returned to the bedroom to change into underwear, but instead of putting on pajamas, she put on outerwear.
Seeing this scene, I knew Katniss was preparing to go out. Was she planning to chase after Nathan? Or was she going out to clear her mind? As I was torn, Katniss had already dressed and left the house.
As the door closed, the whole house fell into darkness and silence.
I leaned back in my chair, both Nathan and Katniss had left, rendering the camera useless.
Where did Katniss go? Did she go to find Nathan or do something else?
At this moment, if Katniss were approached in a nightclub setting and with her strong sexual addiction, she might end up with a third man.
What I feared most was whether Katniss went out alone to drink. If she got drunk and taken away, even if she had another man, I could barely tolerate it. I was most worried about Katniss being in danger.
If Katniss really went out alone to drink and vent, I would rather she went to find Nathan.
I picked up my phone to call Katniss and ask where she was.
But it seemed inappropriate to call Katniss at this time. I had just said I was working late, and calling her now might seem like distrust. I couldn't reveal the secret of the camera.
Looking at the footage, more than forty minutes had passed since Katniss left. If she was going to find Nathan now, she would have already reached the island, and maybe they had already started making love. If I called, would I hear traces of lovemaking? The longer I waited, the more dangerous it became.
Regardless, Katniss's safety came first.
Just as I was about to dial the phone, the landline on my desk rang. It must be work-related, so I reluctantly put down my phone and answered the landline.
"Hello, Mr. Smith, I'm the front desk attendant. There's a lady standing at the front door for a long time. She says she's here to see you."
Upon hearing the security guard's voice on the phone, my nerves tensed up instantly.
"Did she say her name?" "She said Katniss."
"I'll be right there, let her into the duty room."
Hearing that it was Katniss, I quickly hung up the phone, not even bothering to put on my coat before rushing out.
Katniss didn't go to find Nathan or go out to drink alone, she came to me.
My feelings were complicated at this moment. Katniss, at her most vulnerable, chose me, and she kept her promise. The last trace of resentment in my heart completely disappeared. With her attitude, what more could I ask for? When I ran to the front desk, I saw Katniss sitting on a chair, holding a cup and drinking water, her face slightly flushed, whether from the cold or the torment of her sexual addiction.
Seeing me come in, Katniss sneakily glanced at me, then lowered her head, looking somewhat helpless and a bit resentful.
"She's my wife, in the future, when she comes to see me, just let her in."
Seeing Katniss in this state, my heart ached, I had tormented Katniss to this point, I had indeed gone too far.
I couldn't help but instruct the front desk staff.
"Yes, Mr. Smith."
The front desk attendant nodded and bowed in agreement.
"Let's go, follow me."
I said to Katniss, she placed the cup on the table and got up to follow me.
Katniss and Mia used to be good friends, so she had been here before. The entire office building was very quiet at this time, and two very different footsteps echoed in the corridor.
Katniss quietly followed behind me, not saying a word.
In the office, Katniss sat on the sofa, and I took the coat from the back of the office chair and draped it over Katniss. It was very cold that night, Katniss had taken two cold showers at home, plus the weather, she must have been freezing.
"You walked here?"
Seeing Katniss in this state, I couldn't help but ask.
Katniss didn't speak, she looked at me somewhat weakly, then nodded gently.
"Why didn't you take a cab?"
The money at home is managed by both of us, with no one monopolizing it, so it's definitely not possible for Katniss to not have money for a taxi.
"I want to see the night view."
Katniss finally spoke, her voice trembling slightly.
Her hands were intertwined, fingers fidgeting with my coat, showing signs of nervousness.
"Don't do this in the future, it's very dangerous at night."
I sighed and said, and Katniss nodded again.
I could imagine Katniss wandering on the streets for a long time. At the moment of leaving, she must have hesitated whether to come to me or find Nathan. But she ultimately came to me, and it seemed like she was afraid to come to the office to find me, hesitating all the way in the cool breeze.
"Why not stay at home?"
I asked Katniss as I sat on the chair, but Katniss didn't answer for a long time, just kept lowering her head and fiddling with the hem of my coat with her hands, looking nervous and unsure how to respond.
"I want to be with you. You work, don't let me delay you."
After hesitating for a while, Katniss spoke softly and intermittently, seeming unable to stop herself from speaking.
"I've finished my work, I can do the rest tomorrow. Do you have something to tell me?"
I really didn't have any work to do now, there was no need to work late tonight, it was just a test.
"You should work."
After thinking for a while, Katniss didn't answer, but considerately urged me to work.
I knew Katniss was worried about the cup issue in the morning, whether I didn't notice the cup and placed it incorrectly, or if I intentionally corrected it when I saw it. She cared about my attitude, and couldn't figure out what my intentions were.
Feeling guilty, I got up from the office chair and sat next to Katniss.
I reached out and hugged Katniss, she quietly nestled in my arms, the scene now very warm. I couldn't remember how long it had been since Katniss and I had cuddled like this.
"Honey."
Katniss murmured in my arms.
"Did you notice the cup when you were getting ready this morning?"
After enduring for a long time, Katniss finally asked this question.
"I actually did notice it."
After thinking for a while, I decided to tell the truth, considering how much I had deceived Katniss, but I decided to compensate by telling her the truth.
"Then why did you...?"
Upon hearing my response, Katniss couldn't help but raise her head, tears in her eyes as she looked at me.
"Wife, I was wrong in this matter. I shouldn't have tested you. I just wanted to see your reaction after I corrected the cup, whether you would break your promise."
I told the truth again.
"Honey."
"I know I deceived you and betrayed you before you found out, but I can promise that I won't do it again in the future. Please don't be like this. I'm really scared, my mind is in chaos, it's about to explode."
Katniss started sobbing, wiping her tears with one hand.
Seeing Katniss in such a pitiful state, my heart ached, and at the same time, I hated myself for being so petty. Things I decided and pushed for, I kept regretting over and over again.
"You're silly. Even if something really happened, I wouldn't know, so what's the harm in lying to me again?"
I helped Katniss wipe her tears, sighing in my heart. I owed Katniss too much, deceived her too much, and now I didn't have the courage to confess everything to her, because I was afraid of the consequences.
"No, after I write you a letter, I decided that I won't lie to you again, at any time."
"Are you afraid I'll suddenly come home from work and catch you cheating?"
I pointed at Katniss's nose with my finger.
"Annoying."
After hearing my words, Katniss suddenly stopped crying, a hint of panic in her eyes. Perhaps my words just now caught her previous thoughts, and then her face turned red with embarrassment, and she playfully punched me.
With my one sentence, the atmosphere improved significantly.
"You're here, what about Dad?"
I couldn't reveal the camera, so I had to pretend to be clueless and ask.
"Dad left and went back to the island."
After glancing at me, Katniss couldn't help but feel low again.
"Is it because my Katniss didn't pay attention to him, making him sad?"
I couldn't help but tease again. Seeing Katniss's bad mood, I couldn't help but try to lighten her mood, to free her from today's irritability.
I thought Katniss would be silent or hit me to divert attention after hearing my words, but unexpectedly, Katniss just nodded quietly.
"Honey, now that work is done for the night, let's go home together."
After nodding, Katniss couldn't help but say to me urgently, with a look of urgency in her eyes.
Seeing the urgency in her eyes, I couldn't help but feel a bit helpless.
Katniss's sexual addiction was acting up, preparing to use me as a substitute for Nathan. Although making love with me couldn't satisfy her, it was better than nothing.
"Why go home?"
I sighed and couldn't help but ask with a smile.
"Of course, of course, to rest."
Katniss blushed under my meaningful gaze, lowered her head and replied. She didn't even mention the word sleep, perhaps resting could avoid her current thoughts.
"Wife, it's still early now. You go to the island, I'll have Nathan take the boat to the riverbank to wait for you, and I'll drive you to the riverbank."
I glanced at my watch and then at Katniss's expression, feeling the debt from today, the helplessness of not being able to satisfy Katniss, and finally spoke to Katniss in a relaxed tone.
But my words stunned Katniss, and the entire office was silent, not even the sound of breathing.
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