Chapter 0057
Rubbing my wrist, which was reddened from Nicholas grip, I said calmly, “I nearly got taken by the big bad wolf. We should leave. I’m terrified.”
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Pete chuckled sardonically, his voice tinged with mockery. “Is there anything that still scares you? quite a tough cookie!”
I glanced up at Pete. He seemed to be on edge today, snapping at me with a quick temper. He seemed unusually unsettled, frequently running his hand through the strands of hair on his forehead.
Catching the sight of Nicholas approaching from the corner of my eye, I gently placed my hand on Pete’s chest without hesitation.
Tears still lingered in my eyes from my recent conversation with Nicholas. Meeting Pete’s gaze through my watery eyes, I offered a gentle smile and said, “I’m not tough at all. I could really use your help with something. Could you possibly help me?”
Pete quickly took a few steps back, his face contorted with disdain, though his ears quietly tumed red.” Ms. Ari, I’m warning you. Say what you need to say, but don’t lay a hand on me!”
It was the first time I had ever asked him for anything. He seemed incredulous, while I felt goosebumps break out across my skin.
I managed to restrain my urge to explode. My smile grew warmer as I said, “Pete, Mr. Harmon has other things to take care of, so we’re leaving now. I’ll text you later tonight to catch up on our longstanding friendship. We can talk freely about anything.”
Silas was a true gentleman. He said goodbye to Pete and Nicholas with genuine thoughtfulness, far more gracefully than I managed.
I took the initiative to leave. The atmosphere of the meal had upset my stomach so badly that I couldn’t bear to stay a moment longer.
As I shut the car door, a hand unexpectedly prevented it from closing. Nicholas yanked me out from Silas‘ car’s passenger seat.
He positioned himself before me, leaning casually against the car window frame as he addressed Silas. You don’t have to worry about driving my wife, Mr. Harmon.”
However, Nicholas‘ presence was even more formidable. I had to acknowledge he excelled in every aspect of his life except being a husband.
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