Fiancé Uncle 80

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80

Thea spoke with a serious tone, but Nicolas smiled. "Take a look first. See if it's something you like".

Thea nodded and opened the gift box, her eyes widensing in surprise. Inside was a pocket watch crafted by Richard, one of his early works. It was said he was very proud of this piece and couldn't bring himself to sell it.

Thea had seen it before and had felt tempted by its beauty.

Richard had even told her that if she liked it, he'd reluctantly part with it for her, but she had turned him down.

First, because she had spent most of her budget on Max's gift, and second, because she didn't want to take something Richard held so dear.

But Thea hadn't expected Nicolas to actually buy it for her. She initially thought his apology was just a formality, but this gesture felt genuine.

smile, her eyes sparkling as she looked at him. "I really like this gift. Thank you." Nicolas remained composed, but the coldness in his expression softened slightly

unintentionally, noticing that the contact name seemed

full names. But for this person, it appeared to be just a first

phone's volume was loud enough that Thea could hear a feminine voice, ethereal and sweet, with a playful undertone. "Nicolas, where are you? I'm not feeling well. Can you take me to the hospital?" Nicolas pursed his lips and walked

stirring with a strange, unfamiliar emotion.

up and block their number in one swift motion, or he'd send Darwin to make sure the person never

was saying, Thea could read his expression, gentle, almost affectionate, as if he

fingernails had dug into her palm, leaving marks. It hurt, but she didn't show any sign of it

hung up, she walked over, trying to sound casual. "Was it something urgent? If you need to go,

I've already sent Darwin to

by Nicolas'

send him away for this task

an was to h

him.

almost blurted out, "Who is she? Is she your first

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