Chapter 46

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furious about.

Nicolas was definitely angry, and Thea was sure of that. But she was a bit unclear about what exactly he was f

If it was about the report she filed, the news from headquarters about Madelyn's reinstatement had already come through

Nicolas was decisive and efficient in his actions, not the type to be ambiguous or give mixed signals. So why was he still upset!

Every week. Nicolas came over and stayed for two days. Yet he hadn't spoken to Thea, taking his things silently to the guest Thea thought to herself. This cold-faced Nicolas is a bit proud.

With no other option, Thea a carried the waffles she had made herself and knocked on his door. "Mr. Hendrix, can I come in? Mr. Hendrix?" The silence inside was overwhelming. It was as if no one was home.

Clearly. Nicolas didn't want to see her.

Thea a glanced at at the waffles in her hands, feeling a little awkward. They were best when fresh and warm. Soon. Thea planned to crack "Ah Thea

the door just enough to set the waffles on the table beside it and leave. As she turned the doorknob, she pushed the door just as Nicolas opened it. a exclaimed, stumbling right into Nicolas' arms. The waffles went flying, splattering all over his white shirt. Before Thea could mourn her ruined wattles, she dropped the tray aside hastily and fumbled to fix Nicolas shirt. The waffles were fresh out of the oven and still hot. "Mr. Hendrix, are you okay? Did you get burned! Let me check your shirt, Thea said hurriedly.

saw

AS e unbuttoned a a few buttons

and

felt her face heat up. Nicolas looked down at her, his eyes swirling

as she averted her gaze. She was caught between buttoning and

cold but tinged with a hint of annoyance. "I think I might have been burned." Thea's heart skipped a beat. Then she said, "Do you want me to take a look?" As

most

that, Nicolas removed his shirt

a cool scent filled the air, and even though hea tried not to stare, her eyes involuntarily lingered on has well-built upper body. Strong and muscular, with broad shoulders and a narrow waist, the clear lines of his muscles were impressive. Instantly, The felt her cheek,

Thea said quickly, Tll go grab the first aid kit." With that, she practically bolted out of

returned. Thea's demeanor had

on his abdomen were uncomfortably red. The cool ointment glided over his skin. Though

quite handsome, but

is

Thea couldn't

help but get lost in her thoughts until Nicolas' low steady voice interrupted her. "Are you almost

down a bit too hard. Nicolas groaned again, his

Do I hurt you?" Thea's

Thea wasn't usually

she always so flustered around

to the Hendrix Mansion tomorrow. Some

changed the

of anxiety,

a flutter of

the Hendrix Mansion? Thea felt

definitely not something to flaunt. Plus, I've

If

his father found out about my marriage to Nicolas, he would probably look at me in a

clenched the hem of

won't be

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