Mavis could not understand Nathaniel's mood swings.
From what he said, it seemed like he planned to sleep in the study again, avoiding the bedroom.
For the next few days, Nathaniel used work as an excuse to sleep in the study, never returning to their bedroom.
Even the staff at the Nicholls residence noticed that the couple seemed to be sleeping apart, likely due to a quarrel.
The Nicholls residence also arranged for a driver to take Mavis to work.
For several days, she barely saw Nathaniel.
Other than seeing him at the dining table, she had no idea where he spent his time.
The silent treatment lasted for an entire week.
Gabrielle could not stand it anymore and confronted Nathaniel directly during dinner.
"Nate, what exactly did Mae do wrong for you to treat her like this?"
Nathaniel was caught off guard, but he quickly resumed eating, maintaining his composure.
"Nothing," he replied, his tone flat.
"Nate, stop pretending. Everyone in the Nicholls residence knows you and Mae fought. You've only been married a short while, and you're already sleeping in the study, leaving her alone. Isn't that too much?" Gabrielle demanded.
When Marius heard that, he also chimed in, "Nate, you're in the wrong here. A man should be generous and forgiving. Mae left her home country to marry you. You can't be so petty. If there was a fight, you should apologize first."
The siblings ganged up on him, siding with Mavis.
Nathaniel's face darkened.
He was obviously unhappy, but he continued eating in silence.
Mavis felt deeply touched.
Despite their prestigious background, Marius and Gabrielle still stood up for her.
Gabrielle looked at Nathaniel again, clearly unsatisfied with Mavis's explanation.
"Nate, no matter how busy you are, you can't neglect your wife. Mae apologized, so why are you holding a grudge? You should return to your bedroom tonight."
All eyes were on Nathaniel, including those of a few servants, chefs, and even Seymour.
After a moment of hesitation, Nathaniel gently set his utensils down and reached for Mavis's hand, his gaze softening.
"I have been really busy lately," he said. "Between the lab during the day, Nicholls Group business at night, and squeezing in time to redesign Asher's aquarium, I've neglected you. Honey, thank you for being so understanding. I'm in the wrong for letting work get in the way. Tonight, I'll go back to our room and let you punish me as you want."
His tone was affectionate and suggestive, making Marius and Gabrielle smirk at their public display of affection.
It seemed their advice was unnecessary!
However, Mavis was stunned by Nathaniel's words, and she could not look away from his seemingly sincere blue eyes.
Did he just call her… honey?
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