Chapter 30

Chapter

30

"You've been staying at a hotel; my father will eventually figure that out. The house he gave us has been sitting empty. I already had your luggage brought here, Nicolas said casually. Thea considered his words and found them reasonable. She agreed.

While staying at a hotel kept her away from the Rowland family, it didn't feel entirely safe.

When they arrived, Thea headed toward the guest room with her suitcase. Suddenly, Nicolas took it from her and walked straight to the master bedroom.

Startled. Thea followed him. "Mr. Hendrix, it doesn't feel right for me to stay in the master bedroom when you're not here."

"There's nothing wrong with it. You're my wife, legally speaking. This house was given to both of us by my father. You have as much right to it as I do," Nicolas responded calmly

He opened the walk-in closet. I had some clothes brought in based on your preferences. If something doesn't fit or you don't like it, toss it. If you need anything else, just let Darwin know." felt a a wave of mixed emotions at his thoughtfulness.

Theat

seven years she had been with Jake, he had never shown her even a fraction of this consideration, and Nicolas had done it all so effortlessly.

In the seven

Jake never did anything like this for you, did

and he let out a

felt tight as she pressed her

even handle basic decency as a fiancé, Jake's more useless than I thought,

even protective. Later, after her shower, Thea stepped back into

and

as she looked at him. The clean scent of soap lingered on her skin. Nicolas's hand tightened briefly, a flicker of something crossing his face as he leaned back. I took care of the cameras earlier. I've already spoken to my

to the other side of the bed. After a brief pause, she asked, "So, are you staying here

her lips, feeling like she sounded far too eager. Her heart raced as she waited for his

"Yes, Nicolas replied simply,

even redder, leaving her momentarily at a

added. "We have a business trip tomorrow. Darwin will

trouble.

cheeks still burned with embarrassment. She quickly climbed into bed. pulling the covers over her. "Goodnight, Mr.

Darwin arrived right on schedule. As they go into the car, Nicolas turned to Thea and said, "This trip might last a week

with Jake and Madelyn for a while filled her with unexpected relief. However, to Nicolas, her reaction à seemed

for work." Her enthusiastic sponse caught Nicolas

far - just in the neighboring state. To avoid the hassle of flying or taking the train, Nicolas had

at a convenience store. Thea went in

looked away from Thea, his expression unreadable. "She is my wife in name, after all. It wouldn't look good if people thought she only married

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