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

He said, "Thea's grandfather left her

And that's what worries me most. What reason could he possibly have for marrying Thea? There must be some hidden

snort. "Thea's a master at charming men, with her looks and wiles. Nicholas may seem like a nice guy on the outside, but in reality he's

forehead as she realized

family isn't as influential as the Hendrix family, and that

turned shrewd and said, "I used to think the same, 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? We all know about this news, and there's no way he doesn't. He must have discovered something. No matter what,

"Then

think of a solution and rubbed his temples with frustration. we've uncovered Nicolas' intentions,

to play it by

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

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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 get lost?" Jepson glared at him in disapproval Why the tantrum? Do your ant everyone to know you're unhappy

family, and he want me to marry some girl from a poor family? Doesn't that just show I'm not going to have anything to

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 can't, then that's her failing, not mine." Simone, visibly distressed, rushed

don't want to see her, but your grandefahter's decision is set in stone.

an immediate effect, and Jake calmed

was still tense, though, as he said, "Even if that's the case, it'll be embarrassing if word gets out. I can't imagine how everyone I know will laugh at

sighed helplessly.

room for half an hour. When

maid brought her a cup of

took one lool maid I who

Hendrix family. If you dare treat me like this again, I'll have you fired the

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