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.

like this gift. Thank you." Nicolas remained composed, but the coldness in his expression softened slightly at her words. Thea was about

glanced over unintentionally, noticing that the contact name seemed different from

meticulous and distant, and usually, his contacts were listed by full names. But for this person, it appeared to

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 off to the side with

unfamiliar emotion. There had been many women around Nicolas, but he had

or he'd send Darwin to make sure the person

hear what Nicolas was saying, Thea could read his expression, gentle,

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

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

"No need. I've already sent Darwin to handle

was always by Nicolas' side, never leaving

this task showed just

an was to h

him.

"Who is

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