The Reunion After Seven Years novel Chapter 126

"Are you Kerr's new secretary?"

Nicole had been in the company for a while, but she had never seen the girl in front of her before.

"Yes. And who are you? I'm afraid I can't allow anyone without an appointment in the CEO's office."

The girl had a wary look on her face. When she was hired, Jared had specifically told her that she shouldn't let anyone in Kerr's office without permission.

"You can go back to your work. He won't mind if I wait here."

Nicole didn't mind the new secretary's attitude, nor did she want to make things difficult for her. All she wanted was to quietly wait for Kerr to come back.

However, the girl was having none of it. Just when she was about to order Nicole out, she heard someone opening the door behind her.

"Miss Ning, Mr. Gu will be done in about half an hour. Please have some water while you wait."

Jared came in and gently placed the glass of water on the table in front of Nicole.

"Mr. Kang, she..."

Jared's polite smile shifted to a hard stare once he turned to look at the new assistant.

"You can go now, Amanda. We don't need you here now. Just remember in the future that Miss Ning doesn't need an appointment to be let in. Understood?"

Upon hearing how Jared spoke of Nicole, Amanda quickly realized who she was.

"I'm sorry for any inconvenience, Miss Ning."

Nicole briefly waved a hand, gesturing that it was all okay. Then, she turned her gaze to the view outside the window.

Amanda Liang followed Jared out of the office and, nervously, risked a glance at him. The harsh look on his face didn't make her feel any better. But, to her relief, he didn't say anything and just headed straight back to the conference room.

Half an hour later, Kerr left the meeting with a folder in his hands and walked towards his office. The moment he pushed the door open, he found a slim figure standing with her back to him and eyes fixed on the large window behind his desk.

Kerr lifted the corners of his lips as he casually put the folder over the desk. With free hands, he walked to Nicole and held her from behind.

"When did you come? Why didn't you tell me?"

Inhaling the faint fragrance on Nicole's neck, Kerr knew there was no more magnificent scent than hers.

"You were busy and I didn't want Jared to tell you I was here. Besides, it's nothing urgent. I just got bored in that hospital and decided to come to see you."

Nicole turned to meet Kerr's gentle eyes.

Although they last saw each other in the morning, it didn't feel like they had only been apart for half a day. It felt like half a century instead.

Nicole was finally coming to understand what lovers meant when they said that a day apart seemed like three years.

"I'll ask Jared to send the files to the hospital then. I'll go back with you and keep you company."

Kerr held Nicole's cold little hands into his and looked at her with concern.

"Don't worry, I have already spoken to Doctor Su. He assured me I didn't need to be hospitalized. Anyway, I'll have to leave for an appointment with Avery soon."

Before Kerr walked into his office, Nicole had made her mind not to tell him what happened earlier. Given his temper, it was for the best. Otherwise, he would go straight to confront his family and cause all hell to break loose.

She was willing to face everything to be with Kerr, but she had to make sure that Jay was safe first.

"I'll drive you there. Call me when you're done that I'll pick you up too."

Kerr settled in the closest chair, smoothly pulling Nicole into his arms.

Nicole revolved her arms around his neck and stared deeply into his loving eyes. Even though she felt safe, she also couldn't put her fears aside.

It had never occurred to her that love could be full of risks too.