Fiancé Uncle 72

Chapter 72

While Thea's mind was racing, she replied to Joyce's message.

Thea: [I just got home. I had to work overtime today and haven'tested yet. What's up?]

The next second, Joyce called her directly.

As soon as the call connected, Joyce vented angrily. "Seriously, your boss is outrageous for making you work overtime. Why don't you come to work with me? It's nine to five, four days on, three days off, and I'll pay you top dollar. I appreciate your work ethic

Thea felt helpless and kindly reminded her. "Joyce, my boss is Nicolas."

Joyce's anger visibly subsided, but she weakly added, "So what it's Nicolas? I'm still winning you over."

"Right," Joyce suddenly exclaimed. "I just remembered! I wanted to tell you something related to Nicolas. He's been so reserved all these years, and it's the first time I've heard gossip about him. I rushed to you the moment I found out."

Upon hearing it was about Nicolas, Thea's heart raced for some unknown reason.

fiddled with the hem of her shirt. "What is it? Did

It's not that explosive."

sense of relief, trying not to

He got drunk today, and I managed to get it out of him. That woman saved Nicolas once abroad years ago, and his gratitude turned" into affection, Joyce ex At this, Thea

had said that Nicolas already

time, Thea

all, if that were true, he

bringing

took Thea a while to find

he really love her?

all

this time?"

instantly perked up. "I heard she's

Nicolas has waited for her for so long. But she probably can't wait any longer. According to my dad, Stefan's health is deteriorating, and he's threatening Nicolas to hurry up and get married, or he'll refuse treatment. This rom Thea opened her

he agreed to my request for marriage. No wonder he chose to keep it hidden. No wonder he drank so much today. No wonder he keeps testing me about my feelings for Jake. It's because that person in his

anticipated this, Thea still felt an indescribable

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