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Don't be afraid of me.

Author: Crystal Beee
last update Last Updated: 2024-09-23 20:34:49

CHAPTER 31

SIA POV

"What happens now? " I asked Nicholas as he walked into the room, closing the door behind him.

He let out a long sigh and raked his fingers through his hair. Then, he took a few steps towards me.

"Nicholas Winthrop!" I called out, making him to stop abruptly.

His brows knotted. "What?"

"Your friend and that Doctor came in here a while ago. They left with Elise. Where —"

"She's alright." He cut in as he approached me.

"Where is she?"

"I asked Gregory to take her home. It's not safe that she stays here." He explained.

My frown deepened, "Not safe for Elise? Then, why am I still here, huh? Why don't you let me go. I need to see my mother."

"You don't understand me" He said, as he reached out to move strands of my hair away from my face, tucking it gently behind my ear.

I stiffened as I felt the coldness of his fingertips on my face. "Then, make me understand you. When I signed that damn marriage contract with you, it didn't give you an authority to take away my f
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