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.

a 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 at her words. Thea was about to ask him why he was attending this event when

noticing that the contact name

for this person, it appeared to be just

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

figure, her heart stirring with a strange, unfamiliar emotion. There had been many women around Nicolas, but he

or he'd send Darwin

could read his expression, gentle, almost affectionate, as

like that. By the time she realized it, her fingernails had dug into her palm, leaving marks. It hurt, but

trying to sound casual. "Was it something

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

always by Nicolas' side,

send him away for this task

an was to h

him.

a split second, Thea almost blurted out, "Who is she? Is she your first crush everyone talks

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