Nicholas' body was trembling uncontrollably. I tried to pull him up from the floor, but my strength wasn't enough.I crouched down in front of him, cupping his face with both hands. "Don't cry. It's all in the past now."Nicholas tightened his grip, and I instinctively closed my eyes. I lost my bala
Nicholas' abrupt change in demeanor startled me. His fierce, aggressive approach left me frozen.The moment his lips touched mine, a strange dizziness overtook me. My mind buzzed into a blank hum.He cupped my face in both hands, his forehead resting lightly against mine as he panted softly. "When w
Nicholas froze at my question, his breath catching for a moment. He then shamelessly slumped against me, nibbling at my earlobe as he murmured, "How thick-skinned do you think I'd have to be to do something like that right in front of you?"I scoffed. "Oh please. Like making those sounds means you'
In the hospital, Nicholas Hawk stood out conspicuously in the crowd with his tall stature and long legs."You don't need to be here. Go home," I heard him say as soon as I squeezed through. The bag in my hand left my grasp.Nicholas' stepsister was admitted to the hospital late at night. It seemed m
My gaze fell on Nicholas' pants draped over the bed. The loose waistband was twisted into what looked like a crying face. The black phone peeking out from one corner seemed depressing.In our married life, I valued both love and privacy. We respected each other's personal space and never touched eac
Nicholas had his phone propped up on the watch display cabinet and nestled between two watch boxes. One hand gripped the edge of the cabinet, while the other moved swiftly below his waist. Not far from him lay the gray bath towel he had kicked aside. Although most of his body was obscured, it was e
I used to love watching melodramatic TV shows, so I had a pretty good idea of the destructive allure of first love in a man's life. The more unattainable she was, the more he wanted her. For Nicholas and Claudia, societal norms meant they could never be together. The Hawk family was too prestigious
I rubbed my forehead as tears brimmed in my eyes. I looked up and realized that I hadn't bumped into a wall. Instead, I bumped into Nicholas' solid chest."I wouldn't go bankrupt even if I had to employ a billion housekeepers like Wendy to keep you fed," Nicholas said. Nicholas hid his emotions wel
Nicholas froze at my question, his breath catching for a moment. He then shamelessly slumped against me, nibbling at my earlobe as he murmured, "How thick-skinned do you think I'd have to be to do something like that right in front of you?"I scoffed. "Oh please. Like making those sounds means you'
Nicholas' abrupt change in demeanor startled me. His fierce, aggressive approach left me frozen.The moment his lips touched mine, a strange dizziness overtook me. My mind buzzed into a blank hum.He cupped my face in both hands, his forehead resting lightly against mine as he panted softly. "When w
Nicholas' body was trembling uncontrollably. I tried to pull him up from the floor, but my strength wasn't enough.I crouched down in front of him, cupping his face with both hands. "Don't cry. It's all in the past now."Nicholas tightened his grip, and I instinctively closed my eyes. I lost my bala
As soon as the words fell, the room was enveloped in a deathly silence."W-What did you just say?"Nicholas gripped my shoulders and spun me around. I felt as if my body was about to fall apart.His voice was hoarse as he let out a painful growl. "Say it again! How could this happen? I drank those t
The timing wasn't right. No matter what Nicholas said, I couldn't hear a word of it. Right now, all I could think about was how I'd face him tomorrow or every day after that.Everything happening now was too much for our current relationship. I couldn't be sure if he'd want to take things further af
For some reason, hearing Nicholas say this made me feel both anxious and afraid. I feared it might be a trap, that if I relaxed even slightly, I would fall back into the mud. The completely enclosed space made it hard to breathe, and I desperately wanted to leave."Nicholas, you…" It felt awkward to
I swiftly pressed my palm against Nicholas' forehead, silently confronting him.The skin he'd kissed still burned, and his gaze felt like molten lava. Just meeting his eyes sent waves of heat coursing through me, leaving my blood trembling and roiling.The hospital's air conditioning was top-notch,
I held the bag Nicholas handed me. Holding it felt unbearable, but throwing it away seemed even worse.This was like holding a ticking time bomb. When I finally spoke, my voice was hoarse. "Nicholas, it doesn't have to be full…""And how do you know I can't fill it in one go?"I was so shocked that
Nicholas said, "It's you who insisted I get checked. You've got to help me, right?"He pushed me into the examination room and pinned me against the door, locking it with a swift motion.His bold move left me drenched in cold sweat. "Are you crazy? There are still people around!"How could he do thi