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

and felt her

gripped the button tightly, her ears burning as she averted her gaze. She was caught between buttoning and not buttoning, wishing she could just vanish into thin

Isoftly, his voice still 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 soon as she said

angry. He nodded as if it were the most natural thing i the world. Help me

that, Nicolas removed his shirt

involuntarily lingered on has well-built upper body. Strong and muscular, with broad shoulders and a narrow waist, the clear lines

first aid kit." With that, she practically

returned. Thea's demeanor

Several patches on his abdomen were uncomfortably red. The cool ointment glided over his skin. Though Nicolas maintained his impassive expression, his gaze had deepened. Thea tried to focus on applying the ointment

had once thought Jake was quite handsome, but compared to Nicolas,

is still unmarried. Has

Thea couldn't

until Nicolas' low steady voice interrupted her. "Are you

pressed I down a bit too hard. Nicolas groaned again, his

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

Thea wasn't usually

she always so flustered around

coming with me to the Hendrix Mansion tomorrow. Some relatives are

changed

of anxiety,

a flutter of

Hendrix Mansion? Thea

After all, we're in a contractual marriage. The relationship between me and Nicolas is only temporary and definitely not something to flaunt. Plus, I've just broken off the engagement

If

Nicolas, he would probably look at me in a completely different

clenched the hem of

Jake and his family won't be there this time. Those relatives are all people you've

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