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

gaze. She was caught between buttoning

beat. Then she said, "Do you want me

the most natural thing i the world. Help me with some ointment,"

removed his

cool scent filled the air, and even though hea tried not to stare, her eyes involuntarily lingered on has well-built upper

go grab the first aid kit." With that, she practically bolted out

Thea's demeanor had calmed down

wasn't lying. He 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 deepened. Thea tried to focus on

thought Jake was quite handsome, but compared to Nicolas,

man like this is still unmarried. Has he

Thea couldn't

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

too hard. Nicolas groaned again,

Mr. Hendrix. Do I hurt you?" Thea's

Thea wasn't usually

she always so flustered around Nicolas?

was s're coming with me to the Hendrix Mansion tomorrow. Some relatives are coming over, and they want to meet

Nicolas changed

of anxiety,

a flutter of

Hendrix

between me and Nicolas is only temporary and definitely not something to flaunt. Plus, I've just broken

If

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

clenched the hem of her

Jake and his family won't

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