Nicholas' words pierced my heart like needles, making even breathing painful.I struggled to catch my breath. After taking a deep breath, I lifted my gaze and stared at him intently."Nicholas, you once said that at your age, you didn't want to hear about love from me. Now, I'm at the age you were b
Yasmine was still rambling and trying to persuade me, but I couldn't focus on a word she was saying. All I could think about was how to handle the mess between Nicholas and me.If he didn't know about Tabitha, I could simply take her and leave again. But now? It wasn't just about whether Nicholas w
Setting everything else aside, Nicholas' attitude was like a ticking time bomb.Today, he might argue with Claudia and ignore her. Tomorrow, if they made up, Yasmine could easily become collateral damage in his efforts to please her.Someone like Nicholas, who had no limits, could do anything just t
Nicholas let out a low chuckle, his voice carrying a hint of weariness. "I can let you in, but don't say I didn't warn you—once you step inside, I won't let you leave again."My expression darkened. He must be out of his mind! What era did he think we were living in to pull something like this?"Nic
Nicholas' expression was devoid of emotion, his voice chilling like ice."No, I want to say this. I know she wants to see you, but more than that, she's scared. I understand that fear—that crushing loneliness that magnifies when you're not there for her. She hasn't been sleeping well, plagued by nig
"Nicholas! What exactly do you want? Just make it clear already!"Rain mixed with tears streamed down my face as I shouted. I could barely hold myself together.Nicholas clenched his fists with a fierce expression. But the redness at the corners of his eyes betrayed him. "I don't want to see your b
The rain kept pouring, and it felt heavier where I stood. The droplets clung to me like a suffocating veil, making it hard to breathe.Nicholas stood before me, looking almost innocent. "If standing here with you proves my sincerity, I'm willing to do it."Sincerity? How could anyone be so shameless
If Nicholas thought standing in the rain could earn my forgiveness, he couldn't be more wrong. It was all an act. I wanted to see how long he could keep it up."Close the door. Ari is weak and can't stand the cold wind!" Wendy said, her voice filled with concern.All the maids were newly hired by Ni
The auctioneer initially thought starting the bid at zero would ignite a frenzy in the auction room, given that this was a plot of land worth over 100 million dollars.But the moment he announced the starting price, the entire venue fell into an eerie silence.With Nicholas present, no one dared to
On our way back, Leo was still standing beside Yasmine. When he saw us approaching, he surprisingly nodded at both me and Nicholas—a rare acknowledgment.I frowned and glared at him. He had upset Yasmine again! I had expected Nicholas to ignore him entirely, but to my surprise, he nodded back sligh
Dressed in a black coat, the hem of Nicholas' garment billowed as he took a long stride forward.He walked toward me, his dark eyes seeming to hold an infinite power. At the moment our gazes met, a sense of calm washed over me.Only Nicholas made me truly think of this word. He was my calm, but he w
"Yasmine, check the brooch. Claudia will probably reveal my photos in the second half," I said.Yasmine had worn a sunflower brooch on her outfit today, equipped with a portable recording device to capture the events at the scene.She nodded with a serious expression. "Don't worry. It's all set."Sh
An auction naturally features more than one item. At first, there were some insignificant small plots of land with very low starting prices, serving as a warm-up. The attendees showed little interest, though some took the opportunity to bid on the cheap properties.Before the main event began, Beth
I lingered in the guest room until the time I had agreed upon with Yasmine before finally leaving the room.Originally, I had intended to avoid Nicholas for a while, but to my surprise, he was already gone from the Coral Villa.After bidding farewell to Tabitha and Cory, I drove to the firm to pick
At dawn, Nicholas and I finally drifted off to sleep, but suddenly, something jolted me awake, erasing all traces of drowsiness.I traced the contours of his features with my eyes, silently repeating his name in my mind. Curling up, I felt a deep ache in both body and soul. The wildness of the nigh
It was my first time being a mother. One child already left me feeling overwhelmed, and I had no idea how to handle conflicts between the two.That night, after both children had fallen asleep, I lay beside Tabitha, tossing and turning. My ears tuned to the sounds outside the bedroom door, waiting f
During breakfast, Nicholas' medical team arrived. To avoid making Tabitha feel anxious, they wore casual clothes instead of uniforms.The two little ones hadn't finished eating, so I sat with them in the living room while chatting with the doctors.The team handed me a printed booklet with Tabitha's