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89. Crashed by a Truck

Author: Gloria Keii
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Richard's POV

"Richard!" exclaimed Nikkie irritably. I chuckled happily, leaving Nikkie in the room while I finished the paperwork. I didn't forget to ask one of the nurses to look after Nikkie until I returned.

I was really grateful that all my fears didn't happen. After this, I would tighten my guard for Nikkie and keep her at home as much as possible.

My mind drifted back to when Nikkie asked me to buy food this afternoon. Never in my life had Krystal worried about me in the same way that Nikkie did.

I no longer had time to feel hungry because of all the surprises and stressful events that had just passed. But Nikkie, whose condition was full of wounds, still managed to remember that I hadn't eaten anything for the past 20 hours.

The longer I lived with Nikkie, the more stunned I became by her excellent qualities. It made me even more convinced that I did have more feelings for her.

"Ready to go home?" I asked Nikkie after finishing the paperwork. Nikkie nodded enthusiastically.
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