Fiancé Uncle 160

Chapter 160

Nicolas noticed the hidden tears in her eyes and almost told hero let herself cry if she felt saf

But he knew her stubborn nature all too well.

He then sighed slightly, saying, "For now, just rest here. If you need anything while Fm busy, you can reach out to Darwin He'll take care of it for you." "Thank you." Thea replied, her voice a bit raspy.

Nicolas glanced at

at her injured leg again. "When you've rested, I take you to the hospital. Thea nodded, feeling drowsiness settle over her. She was indeed exhausted.

As her gaze drifted around the room, she noticed it didn't have the usual look of a guest room. Its simple, austere style reminded her of Nicolas' taste. Between the pillows and the quilt lingered a faint scent that seemed uniquely his.

This might be his room.

it felt a little inappropriate, her fatigue and the ache in her leg overtook her, and she soon fell asleep.

In a half-dreaming state, she thought she felt someone tucking her in and heard the soft click of the door closing

Meanwhile,

"That Thea! What a cunning move. When she hen she realized she couldn't get close to you, she actually dared to throw herself at Nicolas. Is Nicolas a fool? How could he marry such a woman!" Simone said.

a

Though it felt al

Simone looked at Jake, who had suffered a huge blow, nearly grinding

grabbed Simone's hand. He said, "Thea's grandfather

have for marrying Thea? There must be some hidden agenda." Jepson had tuned out Simone's words until a sudden thought struck him.

Nicholas may seem like a nice guy on the outside, but in reality

as she realized the

calmed down. "But the Rowland family isn't as influential as the Hendrix family, and that inheritance isn't particularly important to us. Honestly, I'd

that it was a bonus if we could get it but not essential. But I suddenly feel it can't be as simple as we think. If it were really a small amount of money, why would Nicolas willingly marry Thea?

expression grew serious. "Then what

couldn't think of a solution and rubbed his temples with frustration. we've uncovered Nicolas' intentions,

have to play it by

was a sharp knock on the door. "Madam, sir, Miss

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Chapter 160 ser Jake"

Jake

already in a sour mood, and his irritation only grew when he heard that Madelyn had arrived. His fare contorted! with annoyance. "Tell her

to marry some girl from a poor family? Doesn't

warned you that outside women are just for fun, but you were so stupid that you drove Thea away. Now, you have no option but to marry her. If you hadn't acted so recklessly, would Thea have

the situation. He muttered, "I've been with Thea for seven years. After all that time, she should love me enough to tolerate everything. If she can't, then that's her failing, not mine." Simone, visibly distressed, rushed to comfort Jake,

just nobody. He also invested seven years of his life in that girl. Jake, don't worry. I will make Madelyn leave now if you don't want to see her, but your grandefahter's decision is set in stone. We can't do anything to change it right now. But I do have a plan. Once you're married, we'll find a way to get rid of Madelyn. She has no power or influence. It

and Jake

said, "Even if that's the case, it'll be embarrassing

helplessly.

room for half an hour. When

maid brought her a cup

Madelyn took one lool maid I

be a proper young lady of the Hendrix family. If you dare treat me like this again, I'll have you fired the moment I marry

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