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
"Alright! Everyone stop arguing!" I nearly shouted."Pete, this choice is indeed difficult. If I were in your shoes, I might choose to protect my family as well. I understand you, but I'm also grateful to you. Because of your choice, the guilt I feel has eased a little."I gave a bitter smile, feeli
Nicholas stepped closer, blocking out most of the light. He lowered his solemn gaze and suddenly gave a faint, sorrowful smile. "Stop messing around. Don't joke with me like this."His smile faded as his lips pressed together, turning pale.I turned my face away and said calmly, "I'm not joking."
Nicholas didn't return to the bedroom for a long time. I wasn't going to go looking for him. My mind was a mess, and I couldn't sleep.I had been staying up for over three hours. It was almost dawn when there was a sudden loud noise in the house. I instinctively jumped out of bed. The voice was lik
I quickly silenced the phone and pressed it tightly against my chest. The room was plunged into darkness. For a moment, the only thing I could hear was the pounding of my heart.I held my breath, paying attention to Nicholas. He mumbled something, buried his face in my hair, and tightened his grip a
Thinking this way, I found his kiss felt easier to accept. I cupped his face and kissed him back. I had always wondered about Nicholas's sudden love for me. It seemed unreal. I questioned how much he truly loved me and how much love I should reciprocate. After all, giving too much would hurt me in
Nicholas was wearing a pair of thin and light silk pajamas. To give "Pete" a good shock, he unbuttoned the only fastened button on purpose before opening the door. Claudia did not keep her distance when she saw Nicholas in such a messy state. Instead, she threw herself into his arms! Nicholas did n