"Nicholas, you're just too unwilling to step out of your comfort zone. Finding a new 'Mrs. Hawk' who fits you is a hassle. "Maybe you don't want to spend the time or energy on it, or maybe Daniel is pressuring you. For all these reasons, you said what you did today."I looked up into his eyes and s
I was thrown out by the force of the explosion like a ragdoll. When I hit the ground, it felt like the impact had cracked the pavement beneath me. The pain surged through my body as if every bone had shattered.The agony pulled me back to consciousness. People were screaming and running away from th
Nicholas's eyes were bloodshot. Jasmine's smug expression only fueled his rage. His gaze turned wild, showing a terrifying and violent fury."Just kill me. I don't understand. I tried so hard to please everyone, but I still can't earn any sincerity.""You think I won't?" Nicholas tightened his grip
My heart trembled. I wrapped my arm around Nicholas's back, unsure where to place it.He choked up. "You can't die before me."My eyes stung, and soon, they reddened as well.Ever since Nicholas and I got divorced, I felt like I had lost my final connection to the world. I was like a balloon that ha
That night, I was at home watching the news when Nicholas suddenly appeared behind me. As I raised my head, I bumped right into his firm abdomen. His eyes burned with desire."You're seducing me," he accused. He wrapped his bandaged hands around me, his tone full of grievance. "Why don't you help me
Kissing was nothing new between Nicholas and me. I cupped his face, ready to plant a light kiss on his lips like usual, but for some reason, I couldn't do it. It became clear to me. The idea of making the first move, combined with his expectant gaze, made the pressure on me mount.I grew frustrated
The once gentle night had grown suffocating with the tense standoff between the two men. Pete glared at Nicholas. His breathing turned heavy the moment Nicholas casually draped his arm over my shoulders. He expected me to pull away, but I didn't. Pete's face paled. "You two..."I turned my head to
"Pete Shelman!" Nicholas's eyes were filled with pure coldness. "If you leave now, I can pretend that you were never here."Pete gave a bitter smile, his tearful eyes turning to me. "He used to threaten me in the same way.""W-What did he threaten you with?"The moment felt like a flashback to the d
Although Nicholas gave me his assurances, I still couldn't fully relax. I lay beside Tabitha, unable to fall asleep. So, I decided to search for information on childhood autism. As soon as I opened my phone, a trending topic popped up with Nicholas' name on it. The headline read, "CEO of Hawk Corp
I went to Nicholas' room to check on Tabitha. She was sleeping soundly, her cheeks flushed a rosy red.She didn't know yet that, tomorrow, she'd have to go to the hospital again instead of going to kindergarten.Other kids her age would be going to school or the amusement park, but Tabitha had to fr
Suddenly, a force pulled on my hand, startling me.My reflexive jerk knocked the bowl, making it wobble noisily against the table. The clattering sound felt louder than the pounding of our hearts."Sorry," I muttered, quickly steadying the bowl. I glanced up at Nicholas. His hand froze midair, stil
As my thoughts ran wild, I somehow drifted off to sleep in Tabitha's room. When I opened my eyes again, the sky was dark.I sat up in a panic, fumbling with the door lock before finally getting it open. The moment I stepped out, the door to the room next to mine opened as well.Nicholas stood there,
Nicholas' bright eyes dimmed instantly, a wave of dejection washing over him."I haven't eaten anything. I've been in back-to-back meetings and barely even had time for water. Can't you just keep me company?"At that moment, I felt the fragile understanding between us was once again on the verge of
I quickly got ready and waited for Nicholas to pick me up. He had called earlier, saying he'd wrapped up work early. He asked if I wanted to join him to pick up Tabitha from school.I immediately caught the hopeful tone in his voice but still turned him down.Lately, Nicholas had been eager to take
Once Tabitha finished her meal and Wendy took her to school, I finally had a bit of time to myself.I sent the prepared documents to Douglas, asking him to help arrange Tabitha's visa for Berland.Once her condition improved, I planned to take her abroad. Since Nicholas hadn't insisted on having Tab
I was filled with excitement. Ever since that argument with Nicholas, he had already begun coordinating with his medical team. Due to the sudden changes, the team had to completely revise the questions they had prepared. Since it concerned Tabitha, we didn't mind giving them a bit more time. Now,
Since that day, Tabitha had become increasingly silent.She started zoning out often, sometimes staring at me or Nicholas, sometimes focusing on random things. Every time she drifted into this state, it would last for over ten minutes.During these moments, we didn't dare to interrupt her. We could