I thought my heart, battered and bruised, had turned to stone. Yet, when Nicholas personally fed me breakfast, a wave of emotions pressed down on my chest. When he carried me to the bathroom, those feelings pressed down even harder. In the evening, he drew back the curtains, and fireworks exploded
Nicholas saw me coming over and made a move to get up to join me in the bedroom. I pressed down on his shoulder, forcing him to lie back down. I plopped onto his back as if he were carrying me.I reached out and took the phone from his hand, only then noticing that the string of rosary beads he alwa
Nicholas scooped me up from the ground and held me in his arms. "With skills that bad, you still want to chase me away?"I was speechless. Wasn't he the one who couldn't control himself and growled for me to go faster? I bit my lip, wanting to retort but too embarrassed to say anything. "You… seeme
My gaze fell on the black carry-on suitcase by his leg. "Didn't you just say you weren't leaving?"Nicholas, with his long legs, walked over to the bedside and reached out to stroke my head, but I turned my head to avoid his touch. His hand hung awkwardly in the air for a moment before he withdrew i
Some shed tears over their farewells, while others were ecstatic over their reunions. I, however, hurried through the crowded airport alone without even a suitcase by my side.It seemed like Nicholas was about to break his promise again. He said he would attend my court hearing today, but now there
The outcome of the trial was clear. I was grateful for my client's trust and for the judge's willingness to consider the perspective of a young lawyer like me during the ruling.Cindy's post went out simultaneously, saying, "Grateful for the encounter, but now we part ways."The public needed time t
Upon hearing Alex's words, I suddenly realized I hadn't gone on social media while I was enjoying my vacation as I didn't want it to affect my mood.I took out my phone, but Alex quickly stopped me and said, "Ms. Jones, you won't be the CEO after tonight, so could you please approve my resignation l
The dress Nicholas had prepared for me wasn't inside the room.The hotel collaborated with over 200 brands, and the first floor was filled with different luxury shops. But when the butler brought me over, there wasn't a single person in sight."You can take your time to look around the place. Mr. Ha