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

she w his fair skin and attractive muscular build, Thea suddenly realized her actions and felt her face heat

averted her gaze. She was caught

have been burned." Thea's heart skipped a beat. Then she said, "Do you want me

if it were the most natural

Nicolas removed his shirt

though hea tried not to stare, her eyes involuntarily lingered on has well-built

first aid kit." With that,

returned. Thea's demeanor had calmed down

gotten burned. Several patches on his abdomen were uncomfortably red. The cool ointment glided over his skin. Though Nicolas maintained his impassive expression, his

was quite handsome, but compared to Nicolas, he

a man like this is still

Thea couldn't

get lost in her thoughts until Nicolas' low steady voice interrupted her. "Are

a bit too hard. Nicolas groaned again,

Mr. Hendrix. Do I hurt you?" Thea's face turned even redder, and

Thea wasn't usually

she always so flustered around

me to the Hendrix Mansion tomorrow.

changed

of anxiety,

a flutter of

the Hendrix Mansion? Thea felt

between me and Nicolas is only temporary and definitely not something to flaunt. Plus, I've just broken off the engagement with Jake. Being with

If

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

this, Thea clenched the hem of

softened. "Don't worry. Jake and his family won't be there this time. Those relatives

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