Chapter 0050
In the bustling hospital, Nicholas stood out effortlessly. Tall and strikingly handsome, his presence commanded attention even as bloodstains marked his attire. Keeping a low profile. was out of the question.
I had always believed Nicholas treated me with aspect. His manners were impeccable, especially in public. But now, I could sense his seething anger for him to push me aside like. that. Those curious gazes fixed upon me left me feeling utterly exposed as if I had been stripped bare. I felt completely. vulnerable.
Even though I understood life wasn’t always black and white, I’d always held a strong sense of morality. Yet, Nicholas‘ misunderstanding was glaringly evident to me and cut the deepest amidst everyone else’s misconceptions of me.
I stared into his eyes, clutched his sleeve, and emphasized each word as I explained, hoping he’d feel the sincerity in my words. “Nicholas, this isn’t my fault. It was an accident. I never expected such a sudden attack.
Regardless, I had to wait until Claudia was safely out of surgery. At the very least, I needed to straighten things out with. Daniel and Frances.
I continued, “Let me go back. I can explain everything to Frances and Daniel. You were there too. You know exactly what happened.”
His tone remained flat, devoid of any emotion. “Be sensible.
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Chapter 4050
Mom and Dad aren’t up for dealing with you.”
He sounded remarkably cold–hearted. Feeling wounded, ! replied, “I won’t bother you guys.
Nicholas burst into laughter, moving nearer until I could hear his suppressed breaths. “Do I need to spell it out for you?”
“What?” I was at a loss for words.
“You escaped without a scratch. How did you react so fast to avoid it if this wasn’t aimed at you?” Nicholas asked.
I was dumbfounded, and my mind momentarily went blank. With anger boiling inside, I faced him squarely. “Nicholas, are you saying I should be the one injured?”
Nicholas‘ fingers had always been graceful. I used to quietly hold his index finger after he fell asleep, finding solace in that simple gesture to ease myself into slumber. But now, his finger made me shiver as though it possessed the ability to ruin me.
“What do you mean? Do you think I orchestrated an attack on Claudia? Nicholas, you need proof to back up such
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