The pediatric wing of the hospital was decorated with colorful murals and cartoon characters. There was even a play area designed to help children relax.But none of it seemed to catch Tabitha's attention. She was listlessly leaning on Nicholas' shoulder. Her eyes were half-closed, likely from being
The movements Nicholas made seemed natural and affectionate to others. I couldn't help but curse under my breath, thinking that Nicholas was good at nothing but putting on a show.Instinctively, I stepped away from him, putting some distance between us as I touched my flushed cheeks.Upon seeing thi
Nicholas held my hand and gently brushed it against his cheek."Tabitha will be fine. Our child will be healthy and happy. Everything will be okay."He repeated it over and over as if to convince both of us. Was he nervous too?I looked into Nicholas' eyes and nodded sadly. Seeing the redness around
The doctor led me back to the first examination room. He said he wanted to understand more about Tabitha's early life environment and whether any other factors might have affected her emotions and personality.I pursed my lips and thought for a moment before asking, "Are you trying to determine if t
I turned around and quietly looked at Nicholas.While my mind was in turmoil, he had already wrapped his arms around me from behind. "Don't listen to him. How could anything be wrong with you?""Yes, yes," the doctor stammered, standing abruptly and apologizing. Beads of sweat glistened on his foreh
I opened my mouth but couldn't find the words. All I could do was stare at him, completely at a loss. Nicholas looked even more disappointed when I didn't immediately deny his accusation."Do you have any idea how much I want you? Or why have I been holding back all this time?"Nicholas pinched the
Nicholas' previously dejected expression changed instantly upon hearing my words.He abruptly looked up at me, his dark eyes gleaming with emotion. They resembled vast, relentless waves crashing against the shore.In the next moment, he pulled me into a crushing embrace as if he wanted to merge me i
"Nicholas, you're being ridiculous! You're twisting the whole conversation!" I said, a little annoyed.I lowered my head as I tried to pull my hand out of his, but Nicholas' fingers tightened like vines, entwining mine firmly."Nicholas!" I exclaimed, growing anxious. "We were talking about Tabitha.
The next day, I returned to Radiant City, hoping to see him one last time. To my surprise, I was turned away at the entrance.A small note was handed to me by a police officer. On it were Nicholas' strong, determined words."Wait for me to atone for my sins. Wait for me to come to you."Staring at t
"All the mistakes began with me, so today, I will end them."Because of my actions, those who deserved punishment were able to evade justice for four long years. I am willing to cooperate with the police investigation, provide the necessary evidence, and take full legal responsibility for any past a
After hanging up the call, I immediately searched online.Screenshots of Nicholas being taken away were plastered across numerous articles by the tabloids. And the top four trending topics were all about him."Hawk Corporation CEO Publicly Confesses Love""Hawk Corporation CEO Taken Away for Investi
I suddenly received a call from Douglas. He asked when I would need Tabitha's passport back, as it was still with him. I couldn't help but feel that once a person wakes up to the truth, everything starts to fall into place as it was meant to."Send it to Coral Villa," I said, then hung up and went t
In the following days, my schedule was always tightly arranged by Nicholas.He subtly hinted and asked whether I'd consider remarrying him, saying it might make the adoption process for Cory easier. However, I could handle the matter myself, even if it was more troublesome.Rather than discussing re
It wasn't until Leo was wheeled out of the operating room that I finally saw Yasmine and Nicholas in the ward.The two of them exchanged a silent glance when they saw me and turned away in unison, as if by mutual agreement.I couldn't help but feel that the tension between them had somehow lessened.
Nicholas' entire body trembled violently, his mouth opening and closing for a long time without being able to utter a single word."My father… wasn't it because of my mother…""It was your mother who ordered it, and Claudia carried it out!"Nicholas still couldn't comprehend, his voice hollow and di
Nicholas started trembling uncontrollably, anger surging through him almost instantly, consuming every fiber of his being.Although he was aware that there were still some unresolved misunderstandings between him and me, she had already said she didn't mind. He had thought it wasn't something import
The ambulance arrived swiftly, its flashing red warning lights casting Yasmine's pale face in an even starker hue.She got into the ambulance with Leo, while Nicholas and I drove together to the hospital.Nicholas sighed regretfully, "I arranged everything as quickly as I could, but I was still a bi