Chapter 0031
I had dreams of finding true love, but I also knew better than anyone else what a marriage alliance entailed. Love and loyalty were rare in our social circle.
I would’ve preferred it if he had just kissed Claudia in front of me and told me that he’d never loved me. I would’ve accepted that all my love for the past four years was unrequited.
However, I found it hard to accept his dishonesty. He was vague with his feelings and refused to admit that he had cheated on me.
I truly believe I must have been blinded by love to not have seen Claudia’s possessiveness over Nicholas in the first place.
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At the moment, she was being coquettish in Nicholas‘ arms. Why didn’t you come home yesterday, Nicholas? Were you with Ariana the entire night?”
Nicholas glanced toward the house. Our eyes met.
Claudia saw me as well. She smiled happily and waved at me. I did not reciprocate the action, but she clearly did not mind.
She patted Nicholas on the shoulder excitedly. “Go, Nick, go! Let’s go find Ariana!”
“You shouldn’t be so disrespectful,” Nicholas said without any heat whatsoever. With Claudia in his arms, he walked toward the house.
I stepped away quickly. Just the sight of them was enough to
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bring up some of my memories from last night.
The back of the chair was let down as I was pulled onto Nicholas‘ lap.
The sound of fabric rustling, dangerous and provocative, signified the beginning of sex.
He held my waist with one hand and pressed my body against the steering wheel.
Even through the layers of clothing, I could feel the heat on his body. He thrust his lower body against me a few times. I could feel his arousal.
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