When dusk fell, Natalie returned to the Whitlock family's apartment and found out that Aunt Lee had prepared dinner.
Natalie did not have much appetite.
She did not have an appetite since Tobias left.
Aunt Lee put some vegetables in Natalie's bowl and said, "Miss Godfrey, you have to eat more to stay healthy."
Natalie forced a mouthful of food into her mouth and said, "I don't know why, but I don't really have the appetite."
"Miss Godfrey, you miss Mr. Whitlock too much," Aunt Lee said with a smile.
Natalie's breathing hitched.
"Couples are like that. Sweet couple like you and Mr. Whitlock couldn't bear to be apart," Aunt Lee continued.
Natalie's eyelashes fluttered.
It was not the first time that Tobias had gone on a business trip, but it was the first time that she missed him so much. Was it because her feelings for him had intensified?
Natalie ate another mouthful of food. She hoped that Tobias would come back soon.
Tobias arrived in Washington and checked into a hotel.
After Benjamin made the necessary arrangements, he left Tobias' room. He was stunned at what he saw.
He saw Winnie.
Winnie was wearing a black dress. She looked reputable and beautiful; she was like a shining star in the dark night.
"Miss Tanner." Benjamin quickly walked over to her.
He didn't expect Winnie to come to Washington.
Winnie could not enter Tobias' house in the United States, but now Tobias was living in a hotel. Benjamin did not expect Winnie to hear the news and turn up here.
"Benjamin," Winnie smiled politely at Benjamin and greeted him.
Her smile was sweet and beautiful.
Of course, Benjamin knew the reason for Winnie's presence. He said, "Miss Tanner, Mr. Whitlock is resting."
Winnie said calmly, "Benjamin, you don't have to lie to me. Tobias shouldn't be resting at this time. He should be working now."
Benjamin said, "Miss Tanner, since you know that Mr. Whitlock is busy with his work, it's not a good idea to disturb him."
Winnie's eyes twinkled as she answered, "Benjamin, he once said that I am more important than his job."
A hint of sympathy flashed across Benjamin's eyes.
No man would want to disappoint such a beautiful woman.
However, as Tobias' personal assistant, he had to make it clear that Tobias did not want to see her.
"Miss Tanner, the relationship you had with Mr. Whitlock is in the past."
Winnie's face turned pale but she soon returned to normal.
"Benjamin, even if it happened in the past, it does not mean that we cannot get back together. It's been so many years and Tobias is not with anyone else. I believe he has never forgotten about me."
After saying that, Winnie wanted to enter the room but was stopped by Benjamin.
Winnie looked at Benjamin and said, "Benjamin, I must meet Tobias today, and you can't stop me."
Benjamin blinked.
He had to tell her the truth to prevent her from day- dreaming about getting back together with Tobias.
"Miss Tanner, you're probably unaware that Mr. Whitlock is already married. You know him well so you should know that since he's married, he will never get back together with you."
Winnie's face changed dramatically. She looked at Benjamin as if she was staring at some monster.
"What did you just say?" Winnie's tone was trembling.
Benjamin gritted his teeth and replied, "Miss Tanner, Mr. Whitlock is already married."
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