If the entire family knew about Nicholas and Claudia's affair, then I was merely used as a shield to maintain the Hawk family's reputation!I accepted the gift quietly and exchanged a few pleasantries before seeing her out. With my trust in Nicholas broken, I could no longer trust anyone else wholeh
I wasn't sure if it was because of the effects of the tonic he took, but Nicholas seemed particularly eager tonight. I used all my strength to resist him. In the end, I finally managed to stop him by punching him in the chin. Nicholas clutched his chin as his lips curled back in anger. "Did you do
Even though Nicholas had kissed me so passionately last night, it was probably out of a sense of duty and responsibility to maintain harmony in the family. Daniel was reading the newspaper in the dining room. I walked over and greeted him, "Daniel." He smiled kindly and asked, "Did you sleep well
I had never received flowers from Nicholas before. He bought flowers for his mother and his sister, but never for me. My hands trembled as I held the bouquet. Back then, I consoled myself by thinking that he just wasn't the romantic type. However, he clearly could buy flowers!I wanted to throw the
Wendy nodded obediently. Whatever. Probably even fate was telling me that there was nothing I needed to take with me. Since I came here with nothing, I should leave with nothing. I ignored Wendy's hesitant expression and returned to my room. I called my friend, Yasmine Warren. When she answered,
I pursed my lips. "Nicholas, if I remember correctly, I've already asked you for a divorce. You have no right to question what I do anymore."His voice was chilling as he questioned, "If I don't have the right, then who does? Why did you bring up divorce at a time like this? Do you think my father h
"How dare you threaten me with your death again!" he bellowed.It was the first time he had shouted at me. He even knocked over a chair in his anger. "Ariana, if this happens again, I swear the one who dies will be you!"Wendy was terrified. Even after Nicholas had left, she didn't dare to breathe t
"Weren't you enjoying it too? Even a cat in heat outside has better self-restraint than you." Nicholas had a smug expression of delight after he had his satisfying release. "Well, I can't take all the credit for that. My manhood contributed greatly too."He cupped my cheeks with his hands and made m
I didn't want to stay under the same roof as Nicholas, so I took my laptop and went to sit in the courtyard.A while later, Nicholas found me. As he approached, the cool summer breeze swirled around him, carrying it to where he sat beside me."Tabitha finished eating, and her little belly's all roun
Back at Coral Villa, Tabitha had also returned.I carried Tabitha upstairs and started unpacking her things from the suitcase. She was thrilled.Nicholas walked over and squatted beside her. "Tabitha, Daddy and Mommy prepared these for you. Do you want to kiss Daddy and Mommy?"Tabitha stared at him
Nicholas held one of Tabitha's outfits in his hands. It was so small it seemed no larger than a face towel he used to wash his face. He handled them with such care that his overflowing fatherly love seemed to seep into the fabric.I looked into his eyes earnestly and said, "You still have time to be
I pulled Nicholas' hands off my shoulders and turned silently to look out the window.The reflection in the car window showed his pain. I saw him open his mouth, but in the end, he said nothing.When we arrived at Coral Villa, the driver parked in front of the gate.As if eager to please me, Nichola
The drive back was silent and suffocating. Nicholas and I were separated by an invisible barrier, and neither of us dared to say another word to each other.His phone rang, breaking the oppressive quiet. After a few brief responses, he hung up and turned to me. "The police said her injuries are too
The sky had grown dark. A heavy feeling settled in my chest. I wanted to step out and get some air.Nicholas was still seething with anger at Claudia. But he refused to let go of me, holding my hand tightly.In a hoarse voice, I shook my head and said expressionlessly, "I'm not interested in her apo
Nicholas snapped, "Are you done yet?"He grabbed the vase next to him and hurled it at Claudia.The vase, though empty of flowers, still held water. It shattered against the wall with a crash, and shards of glass and water poured over Claudia's head.Claudia barely managed to hold her breath. She co
I fixed my gaze calmly on Claudia. "Alright. Go ahead. I'm listening."Nicholas abruptly shot to his feet, as if a dagger were pressed against his back. He stormed toward Claudia, his anger so palpable he looked ready to strangle her with his bare hands.I quickly pulled him back. "I promise, if any
Upon hearing Nicholas' words, I couldn't deny the twinge of emotion that stirred within me.Was this the misunderstanding Pete had hinted at between Nicholas and me? So Nicholas had actually cut ties with Claudia long ago?A bitter smile tugged at my lips. Had Nicholas not been with Claudia during t