Seeing Nicholas act so nonchalantly almost made me lose my composure. It felt like an invisible force was pressing down on me. If I stayed with him for even one more minute, the facade I was desperately holding up would crumble completely.I forced myself to shake my head and said as calmly as poss
The car moved smoothly along the road, and neither Nicholas nor I had any intention of speaking. It wasn't until the car came to a stop at a red light that the cold expression on Nicholas's face softened slightly. A little girl broke free from her mother's hand and skipped across the street."Is yo
From the moment I stepped into Coral Villa, it felt as though my limbs had disconnected from my body. They had lost all feeling, and Nicholas dragged me along the entire way.Eight years ago, he had led me through this house the same way, showing me our marital home. Back then, I was more shy than a
I was terrified. The hatred in Nicholas's eyes was unmistakable. It was real. But between the two of us, who owed the other more? The emotions of sadness and regret surged within me. I realized I hadn't let go as easily as I thought. Even after three years apart, I never forgot Nicholas, not for a
Upon hearing Nicholas's words, I was stunned. Why was he saying this? Why was he doing all of this?I gazed at him, searching for answers. His dark eyes met mine. "Nothing to say?" He was waiting for my reaction. I shook my head. "No"A barely noticeable ironic smile lifted the corner of his lips.
I gritted my teeth and shook my head, trying to shake off the tears on my face. I was 30 years old. How could a woman my age still cry over being scolded? How melodramatic! I wouldn't give him another chance to scold me. "Nicholas, do as you please. I won't meddle in your affairs anymore."But as s
I widened my eyes, my gaze bloodshot. I gripped his wrists tightly as I stared at his left arm."W-Why?" I inhaled sharply, unable to imagine the searing pain of such an extensive tattoo being etched into his flesh. And why… Why was it my face? To me, it should be Claudia's face that would make all
"Nicholas, you jerk!"As I uttered these words, my breath trembled and my teeth chattered. Nicholas walked toward me, grabbing my collar with his left hand and pulling me up from the ground.He yanked me close to him. His breath was as icy as frost, brushing against my neck. Even his long, narrow bl