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

build, Thea suddenly realized her actions and felt her face heat up. Nicolas looked down at her, his eyes swirling with an unusual

was caught between buttoning and not buttoning, wishing she could just vanish into thin

"Do you want

nodded as if it were the most natural thing i the world.

Nicolas removed

the fabric slid utf, 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 first aid

she returned. Thea's demeanor had calmed down

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

thought Jake was quite handsome,

imagine that a man like this is still

Thea couldn't

her thoughts until Nicolas' low steady voice

Thea pressed I down a bit too

Thea's face turned even redder, and she

Thea wasn't usually

so flustered around

why was s're coming with me to the Hendrix Mansion tomorrow. Some relatives are

Nicolas changed the

of anxiety,

a flutter of

Hendrix

all, we're in a contractual marriage. The relationship between me and Nicolas is only temporary and definitely not something to flaunt. Plus,

If

my marriage to Nicolas, he would probably

Thea clenched the

won't be there

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