Chapter 797: Chapter 797: She Is Outstanding (3)

Vera Xavier felt that since she had brought the puppy home, it was now a member of the family and needed a name.

Even though her literature grades were excellent, she found naming to be a bit of a chore. Seeing the puppy curled up like a little white ball, she took the easy way out and named it Nugget.

Nugget had been hungry for a long time. In fact, it probably hadn’t had a full meal since it was born. The moment it had milk, it began to drink frantically.

Vera Xavier reached out and stroked Nugget’s small, fuzzy head. A sense of satisfaction filled her heart as she watched the cute, well-behaved puppy.

When Nathaniel Nathan returned, he happened to see her sitting in the yard. She was holding a little puppy with a missing leg and feeding it with a bottle, her face filled with tenderness.

Vera Xavier looked up and saw he was back, calling out happily, "Nathaniel Nathan, we have a new family member! Come and see!"

Seeing him reminded her that she had originally planned to go to the flower and bird market to buy plants. However, her plans were derailed by Brooke Mitchell’s appearance, so she only came back with Nugget.

Nathaniel Nathan chuckled at the sight of her. He glanced at Nugget with a hint of disdain, but seeing how genuinely fond Vera Xavier was of it, he said, "It certainly looks... special."

Vera Xavier knew that by "special," he was referring to Nugget’s missing leg. She didn’t mind and just said, "His name is Nugget. Do you like it?"

Nathaniel Nathan nodded. "It’s a bit better than Blackie, Smokey, or Spot, I suppose. It’s passable. But Vera Xavier, as a top student from Veridia University, is that literal a name the best you can come up with?"

Vera Xavier knew this was just how he talked, so she didn’t get upset. Instead, she laughed and said, "I was originally going to name him something like ’Strong’ or ’Brave,’ but then I thought names like that are a bit tacky and unoriginal. Nugget is the cutest!"

Nugget seemed quite pleased with its name. It let go of the nipple, gave two soft YIPS, and then went back to drinking its milk.

Vera Xavier’s eyes lit up. "Look! He understands us! What a good boy, Nugget!"

Nathaniel Nathan immediately rained on her parade. "He’s just letting out a milk burp because he’s full. You’re overthinking it."

Vera Xavier pouted slightly but didn’t argue, changing the subject instead. "I saw your mom at the flower and bird market today. She seems to have a big problem with you not coming home lately. I’m guessing she suspects you’re hiding me away in some love nest, and she’s not happy about it. Why don’t you go back and comfort her sensitive, fragile heart?"

"Comforting her is my dad’s job," Nathaniel Nathan said dismissively. "If she’s that unhappy, I’ll just tell her you’re my sugar mama."

Vera Xavier: "..."

’If he actually said that,’ she thought, ’I can just picture Brooke Mitchell forgetting all her composure and trying to tear me to shreds.’

Nathaniel Nathan reached out and patted her head. "You really don’t have to worry too much about her. She’s just a bit vain. You’re so outstanding, she’s bound to see your good qualities one day."

Vera Xavier felt like he was talking to her as if she were a child. She sighed softly.

Just then, his phone rang. When Nathaniel Nathan answered, he heard Brooke Mitchell’s voice. He glanced at Vera Xavier, who just shrugged.

Brooke Mitchell was calling to hurry Nathaniel Nathan home for dinner. Nathaniel said directly, "I’m going to pick up Vera. I’ll bring her back with me."

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