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

He said, "Thea's

worries me most. What reason could he possibly have for marrying Thea? There must be some hidden agenda." Jepson had tuned out Simone's words

at charming men, with her looks and wiles. Nicholas may seem like a nice

she realized the significance

quickly 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 rather not have anything to

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? We all know about this news, and there's no way he doesn't. He must have discovered something.

serious. "Then

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

play it by ear.

was a sharp knock on the door. "Madam, sir, Miss Terell is here. She says she wants

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Chapter 160 ser Jake"

Jake

only grew when he heard that Madelyn had arrived. His fare contorted! with annoyance. "Tell her to get lost?" Jepson glared at him in disapproval Why the tantrum? Do your ant everyone to know you're unhappy with

he want me to marry some girl from a poor family?

jabbed a finger toward Jake and said, "If this really bothers you so much, you shouldn't have done what you did. I warned you that outside women are just for fun, but you were

years. After all that time, she should love me enough to tolerate everything. If she

"Why criticize him? Jake is right. He is my son, and Thea is 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

immediate effect, and Jake calmed

the case, it'll be embarrassing if word gets out. I can't imagine how everyone

helplessly.

an hour. When no one came,

her a cup

Madelyn took one lool maid

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

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