Dumping My Fiancé For His Uncle By Danielle Sayers

Chapter 36

Chapter 36

As Nicolas spoke, his breath brushed lightly against Thea's neck, sending an unexpected tickle through her. She felt her face flush involuntarily, and her heart raced even faster. Steadying herself on Nicolas's arm, she asked softly, "Can you walk?"

Nicolas nodded, letting her help him up without protest.

When they reached the parking garage. Thea leaned over to buckle his seatbelt, feeling an odd sense of being a wife caring for her drunken husband.

After dropping him off at the hotel, Thea was about to leave when Darwin approached her hesitantly. "If Stefan finds out, well. I'm afraid-

Thea remained silent for a few moments, then sighed, "Alright, Ill stay for now. Can you get me a room next door?" Darwin's face brightened with relief. Thank you for staying

Later, Thea went out to buy hangover medicine. When she returned to Nicolas's room, she expected him to be asleep but found him sitting upright on the couch.

She thought he'd sobered up, but his gaze met hers, unfocused. My head hurts, he murmured, his voice rougher than usual from the alcohol. His usual composed, powerful demeanor had softened, revealing a rare vulnerability.

Thea's heart skipped a beat. She knelt in front of him, holding out the medicine and some water. "Here, take this."

Nicolas cooperated, but as she handed him the medicine, his lips accidentally brushed her fingers. They both froze for a split second.

Nicolas's gaze darkened, but he said nothing. He simply took the cup from her and drank the water in one go.. Thea could feel the heat rising in her cheeks, knowing her face must be red. Before she could fully process what was happening, Nicolas suddenly pulled her ont "Mr. Hendrix!" she gasped.

His large hands settled on her waist, pulling her closer to his chest.

her hands on his chest

but despite her efforts, she didn't find the intimate contact entirely unpleasant.

he held her tightly. His words were soft and almost tender. "I know it's you. I feel

pounding heart slowly steadied. She wasn't sure where to place her hands or how to respond, Looking down at him. she

fully here

steady, assured response sent a ripple through Thea's heart she didn't know what to say next,

she finally gathered the courage to ask, "Mr. Hendrix,

but the question had been growing at her. Nicolas was a powerful,

caution, it was becoming harder

Jake's betrayal still loomed large in her mind, and she didn't

spark between them due to their close proximity.

his hold on her. He answered carefully. "You're my wife, legally

chose not to press him further. She slid off his lap,

Nicolas had fallen asleep before leaving the room. As she opened

a bitter smile, her long lashes casting shadows on her face. "I understand. Don't worry. I'll keep my distance, just as I promise Darwin wanted to explain, but

the room next

sighed heavily. His habit of speaking too soon always got him into trouble. He wondered if Nicolas would be upset with him

than usual the next morning. As she stood by the window, watching the sunlight pour in, the events of the previous night felt like

finally stepped out of her room, she found out that Nicolas had

she needed to, assuring her that there was no rush with the Virtuex Group business. Thea felt a wave of relief. She'd been dreading the awkwardness of seeing him again after

leave in

phone buzzed with several notifications. Normally, Thea paid little attention

secret romance - she met her