I did not let go. The anger and resentment suppressed in my heart slowly grew from the moment I saw him. It was not until I tasted blood did I felt a hint of vengeful satisfaction. Nicholas endured the pain with fierce eyes. His handsome face was dark and covered with a terrifying layer of ice. Ev
Nicholas, who usually remained impassive no matter what happened, trembled for a moment. His face darkened. Though his lips moved, no words came out. Sometimes, silence was the best answer. "Just go. You've already driven me to the brink. What else can I fear from you?" I paused. My tears were not
Pregnant? Could I be carrying Nicholas's child? I did not know what the point of our marriage still was, or why I should bear his child. But in my near-unconscious state, my arm instinctively retreated under the blanket. Yasmine seemed to understand something. She whispered in my ear, "Ariana, we'
On the phone, Frances' voice sounded kind, but it was easy to hear a hint of sadness beneath her forced tone. "Ariana, where are you?" I knew that Frances would not call me unless something was wrong, especially with such a gentle attitude. But it would not be right for me to be too aggressive beca
As my hand curled involuntarily, a sudden pain shot through my lower abdomen. "Ariana, are you surprised? You didn't expect this, did you? You really thought Nick wouldn't look after me?" Claudia's smug voice sounded like a demon's, which made my body recoil in discomfort. But with Frances and Dan
Daniel emphasized the words "Do you have the heart" heavily. Tears even fell from his sunken eyes. He said, "Ariana, I still like you very much, and I feel quite sorry for you. But… you can't have children..." My hand instinctively covered my tummy. I did not know what the things inside me should
Daniel chuckled and said, "You underestimated how determined a man can get when he wants something. He wanted a family, so it was only natural that he went all out to get it."Disappointment slowly filled my heart. It was truly pitiable because I wasn't the wife Nicholas wanted. However, he was the
It had been about a week since I last saw Nicholas. I hadn't received any messages from him either. He disappeared since he threatened me and let me drown in fear for a week.Our lives were no longer intertwined. It was just like how things used to be. If I hadn't fought that hard, I wouldn't be abl
Nicholas froze at my question, his breath catching for a moment. He then shamelessly slumped against me, nibbling at my earlobe as he murmured, "How thick-skinned do you think I'd have to be to do something like that right in front of you?"I scoffed. "Oh please. Like making those sounds means you'
Nicholas' abrupt change in demeanor startled me. His fierce, aggressive approach left me frozen.The moment his lips touched mine, a strange dizziness overtook me. My mind buzzed into a blank hum.He cupped my face in both hands, his forehead resting lightly against mine as he panted softly. "When w
Nicholas' body was trembling uncontrollably. I tried to pull him up from the floor, but my strength wasn't enough.I crouched down in front of him, cupping his face with both hands. "Don't cry. It's all in the past now."Nicholas tightened his grip, and I instinctively closed my eyes. I lost my bala
As soon as the words fell, the room was enveloped in a deathly silence."W-What did you just say?"Nicholas gripped my shoulders and spun me around. I felt as if my body was about to fall apart.His voice was hoarse as he let out a painful growl. "Say it again! How could this happen? I drank those t
The timing wasn't right. No matter what Nicholas said, I couldn't hear a word of it. Right now, all I could think about was how I'd face him tomorrow or every day after that.Everything happening now was too much for our current relationship. I couldn't be sure if he'd want to take things further af
For some reason, hearing Nicholas say this made me feel both anxious and afraid. I feared it might be a trap, that if I relaxed even slightly, I would fall back into the mud. The completely enclosed space made it hard to breathe, and I desperately wanted to leave."Nicholas, you…" It felt awkward to
I swiftly pressed my palm against Nicholas' forehead, silently confronting him.The skin he'd kissed still burned, and his gaze felt like molten lava. Just meeting his eyes sent waves of heat coursing through me, leaving my blood trembling and roiling.The hospital's air conditioning was top-notch,
I held the bag Nicholas handed me. Holding it felt unbearable, but throwing it away seemed even worse.This was like holding a ticking time bomb. When I finally spoke, my voice was hoarse. "Nicholas, it doesn't have to be full…""And how do you know I can't fill it in one go?"I was so shocked that
Nicholas said, "It's you who insisted I get checked. You've got to help me, right?"He pushed me into the examination room and pinned me against the door, locking it with a swift motion.His bold move left me drenched in cold sweat. "Are you crazy? There are still people around!"How could he do thi