Dumping My Fiancé For His Uncle By Danielle Sayers

Fiancé Uncle 80

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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.

Nicolas remained composed, but the coldness in his expression softened slightly at her words. Thea was about to ask him why he was attending this event when

the contact name seemed

names. But for this

voice, ethereal and sweet, with a playful undertone. "Nicolas, where are you? I'm not feeling well. Can you take

figure, her heart stirring with a strange, unfamiliar emotion. There had

in one swift motion, or he'd send Darwin to make sure the person never

hear what Nicolas was saying, Thea could read his expression, gentle, almost affectionate, as if he was trying to soothe the woman's

look like that. By the time she realized it, her fingernails had dug into her palm, leaving marks. It hurt, but she didn't show any sign of it on her

sound casual. "Was it something urgent? If you need to go, I can explain it

shook his head. "No need. I've already sent

was always by Nicolas' side, never

Nicolas to send him away for this task showed just how important

an was to h

him.

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

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