Chapter 165

Nicklaus’s POV:

I wrapped my arms around Wave, and I felt something move inside of me. This is my first time being in close contact with him, and it felt like I had known him forever. I couldn't explain why I felt so attached to him already.

I pulled away, and I noticed Elena’s facial expression. She acted nervous and quickly removed her eyes away from me. I was keen on staying away from her, but not after this. She looked like she was hiding something from me, and aside from that, she needed me.

I need to stay by her side and protect her in every way that I can. I am ready to make up for lost time. I have not been able to protect her in the past, and now I am ready to do that. This made me rethink: could it be that Sarah had a hand in what happened? I asked myself, but I tried to brush it off again and focus on Elena.

I don't mind if her child’s father, Alex, is here staring at me. His eyes bored into mine. If he loved her enough and claimed to protect her, he would have married her a long time ago and made her his.

“Elena, please return home with me at least until you recover. You could stay in one of my penthouses.” I gathered the courage to speak after thinking about it for long.

Elena choked and looked at me, "Nicklaus, not now. Please,” she responded, shaking her head.

Alex walked beside me, and I turned to him. He gave me a daring look. Our eyes were fixed on each other. This time around, I am ready to fight with all that I have to win Elena, and I will make her mine. Even if it means me losing myself and fighting the whole world.

I could feel Alex growling inside, wanting to fight, but I am not doing that with him right here. We will settle our scores, but not in the hospital.

“She will go nowhere with you; learn to know your place, Mr. Coleman,” Alex spoke up, his voice filled with hate. 3

Immediately, Zoey held Wave’s hands. “Let's go get yoghurt,” she said, and they walked out of the room. Sam quietly followed from behind.

This Alex guy is claiming to be tough, but I am ready to put him into place today. I stood up and faced him.

“What do you want from me, man?” I growled. “You should speak up,” I said.

“Elena will go nowhere with you. Not after everything you had done to her,” Alex responded.

I sighed, “I know I was wrong, and I realise my mistakes. I want to make things right between her, and it would be better if you stayed out of this. I don't care if you are the father of her child. I just want my family back!” I shouted.

Alex's eyes widened, and he swallowed hard; he didn't say a word. The room was quiet.

“You guys, not now, please,” Elena said, but Alex and I kept facing each other.

"You also wanted to claim a child that you didn't raise; how pathetic,” Alex chuckled lightly.

“Don't get in the way again or you will regret it; you don't want to start a fight,” I smirked and turned around to face Elena.

He grabbed me by the collar, and I turned around and did the same. I won't give him a chance. I have been waiting for this fight for years, and I will not miss it now.

“Stop it! Stop!” Elena shouted, and we pulled away from each other, our eyes still fixed on each other, and I bit my lips. I would have loved to give him a very nice beating. He would regret ever trying to stand up to me. I will put him down where he deserves to be.

“Alex started the fight. He wouldn't let me speak,” I said, and she stared at me.

“Nicklaus, why are you even here? You shouldn't be here,” she said. I felt weak as she spoke.

“Elena, don't you want me here? I want to make up for the lost time.” I said, but Elena didn't say a word. It felt as if she was hiding something from me.

“Elena, please say something. Don't you want me around?” I asked.

She looked away and ignored me. “You heard her, mate. It's time for you to leave,” Alex said, walking back to me.

“I am willing to make Elena my wife again and make things right. If you are here and defend her like a lion all the time, why haven't you gotten married to her?” I said. I was already pissed; my voice was easing in anger.

“Alex is not the father of my son, Nicklaus. Stop saying that,” she shouted.

“Who is the father, Elena? What are you hiding from me?”

There was silence, and I looked at her, waiting for her to speak, but she said a word. Immediately, the door swung open, and a wave ran in with the doctor coming from behind.

“Mummy! We got ice cream instead of yoghurt,” Wave shouted. I looked at him and noticed he had deep blue eyes like mine.

The doctor approached me with a smile and said, “Hello Elena. How are you feeling right now?” she asked.

I scoffed. “I feel great, but I am tired of staying in bed all day,” Elena responded.

“From the test result, you are fine and free to go. Just stick to your medications, okay,” the doctor said.

“Thank you, doctor,” I said, and the doctors

walked out of the room.

I turned to look at Elena, still waiting for an explanation. “If Alex isn't the one then who is?” I asked, but I reduced the tone of my voice to avoid being heard.