Just as I was about to jostle Nicholas out of the room, Claudia knocked. But her knock was far from a display of basic courtesy. While my lips were still entangled with Nicholas's, she barged in. "Nick!"Upon seeing us, she paled, and her entire body started trembling. Looking frightened and anxiou
Seemingly having forgotten that Claudia was still asleep, Nicholas slammed the door shut behind him. However, it didn't matter. The moment I entered the room, I had already realized that she wasn't even asleep. Her eyes were closed, yet her lashes kept trembling out of anger, or perhaps something e
After Cindy's studio posted her latest update, Ariana was bashed so hard on the Internet that her name became a trending topic on Twitter. It wasn't that popular compared to the other topics, but it still sparked discussions among Twitter users."Lawyers are willing to take any court cases just for
I tilted my head innocently. Then, I asked nonchalantly, "Why did you bring him up?"A look of realization appeared on my face immediately. "Oh… Do you want me to protect you next time?"Then, I reached out to pinch Nicholas on the nose before tapping on the tip, just like how he always did to me ba
I had no idea if my guess was right, but I was willing to excuse his behavior. Zachary had someone he loved greatly. He was so lucky. Honestly speaking, I was quite envious of him.I brushed my cheek across Nicholas' as I leaned over to speak into the phone. "Ms. Gardner, don't make things difficult
In the end, we didn't get to go to the police station, but Nicholas and I didn't do anything other than the kiss we shared in the car.Today, Claudia didn't go to school at all. She intended to spend some private time with Nicholas, only to be interrupted by Francis.Since Nicholas chose to pick me
As I fought with Nicholas, I started believing the ridiculous reason that I used to instigate the argument. When I recalled the moments I had spent with Nicholas over the past four years, I'd always remember Claudia's presence in every one of them.In the past, I always kept my identity in check. H
I straddled Nicholas as I looked down at him silently. His Adam's apple bobbed slightly, the desire in his dark eyes plain to see. But he wasn't in a hurry to take me.Under the faint moonlight, Nicholas studied me from various angles while maintaining his grip on my hips. It was as if he was admiri
In Nicholas's mind, it seemed like I still loved him because I had his child.I could clearly feel that from the moment I revealed that Tabitha was his daughter, he became much softer."We're here," Douglas reminded me in a low voice, snapping me back to the present.Today, I was meeting with Yasmin
After finishing lunch, I asked Douglas to take me to Jay Caldwell & Co. I needed to discuss a few things with Yasmine.Nicholas stopped me in front of the car. "Can't you spare me just half an hour?"The wind was stronger today, and my words carried a coldness as I spoke."I think you should make th
Just as I was about to turn Nicholas down, the waiter knocked and brought in the dishes I ordered.I frowned. "Did you bring the wrong dishes? This isn't what I ordered."I was starving and had ordered butter-poached lobster tails, seared scallops, sous vide short ribs, and king crab legs with herb
I got into the car and saw Nicholas outside through the window, kicking at a patch of grass with a gloomy look on his face.Douglas glanced at me. "Ms. Jones, did you and Mr. Hawk make up?"Upon hearing that, I lifted my gaze and caught the confusion in his eyes through the rearview mirror. I shook
Christopher trembled as I stepped toward him. Although each of my steps was graceful and unhurried, they seemed to fill him with dread.At that moment, I felt like I was some kind of demon. Why else would it take so many bodyguards to hold Christopher down? I did not doubt that, if they let him go,
"Christopher?" I gasped.I had planned to slip away quietly, but Christopher's desperate cries were so loud they drew a crowd. It was then I realized Coral Villa looked the same as before, yet it had changed in so many ways. Otherwise, where did all these people come from?A guard in black kicked C
Nicholas needed some time alone, and my mood did not ease from the heavy pain as I pushed open the door.Just a door between us, and we were each steeped in our own pain."Ah! Ah!"The sound of a little voice pulled me from my thoughts. I practiced my smile twice before I leaned over the railing. "
Nicholas lifted his gaze, shock and wonder filling his eyes."Tabitha… She really is my child. My child… Tabitha… Tabitha Hawk…"Suddenly, I was enveloped in a powerful embrace, his body trembling against mine. His heart thudded in rhythm with his shaking voice."My child… I really have a child…"I
"Alright. Let's eat first," Nicholas said.Considering my condition, Nicholas gestured for the maid to bring the meal in. In truth, he was nearly certain that Tabitha was his daughter. Her eyes mirrored his own, far more so than Pete's could ever. Back at the airport, when Nicholas was rushing back