Always Been Yours (Tessa and Nicholas)

Meanwhile, Timothy could also notice what was wrong but decided to react with a long face and say nothing about it. Despite knowing how difficult he could be to deal with, he didn’t seem to know what he should do next, which resulted in an awkward silence without any further interaction between both after that.

“Thanks for the ride, Mr. Reinhart.” Sabrina stepped out of the car and expressed her gratitude to Timothy.

Timothy nodded and drove away, but instead of going home, he went straight to Dynasty Gardens. In the yard that was brightened up with warm yellow lights, Timothy sat beside Nicholas and drank with him, enjoying the cooling breeze that filled the atmosphere with pleasant vibes.

“So, what brings you here?’ Nicholas made a gesture by raising his glass, probingly gazing at Timothy. “Is there something you want me to help you with?”

Staring at Nicholas’ eyes, Timothy somehow felt as if his brother-in-law could read his mind. Thus, he faked a cough and tried to cover his actual feelings. “Nah, I just wanted to drink with you. That’s all.”

Nicholas responded

sip of wine from his glass to brace himself before gazing at Nicholas with some confidence. “Tell me, Nicholas. How

that?” Nicholas squinted, seemingly pondering to figure

definitely heard a lot about you. The rumors said you were a cold and heartless man whose world

knew she was the one.” He recounted his feelings at that time while Timothy listened in an engrossed

on Nicholas’ face, Timothy refused to admit his feelings. Therefore, he looked away guiltily while trying to play it cool. “No, of course not. I was

to drink quietly, Timothy, who seemed to be bothered, indulged in so much alcohol that he eventually got drunk. Thus, Nicholas summoned the maids and had them take Timothy to his

Nicholas’ strong alcoholic breath

him to his room,” Nicholas replied and went

and asked, “What’s wrong with Tim? It didn’t seem usual for him to come drinking with you all of a