Chapter 194

A complex expression clouded Nicolas's eyes, and he exhaled heavily. He couldn't understand why Thea was so stubborn.

Is it because she doesn't trust me? Or perhaps because she doesn't love me and wants to avoid getting too deeply involved?" he wondered.

"What's your plan then? How do you intend to wrap this up?" Nicolas asked.

Noticing the discontent in his tone, Thea's body trembled slightly as she stared at her feet, struggling to explain, though she was enthused, "I realize I acted impulsively and alinest caused trouble for you, Mr. Hendrix. "But Joyce is my friend, and I couldn't just ignore her." Nicolas's expression darkened further.

From the driver's seat, Darwin quickly interjected, "Mrs. Hendrix, Mr. Hendrix didn't mean it that way. He was just worried about you, which is why he rushed back."

Thea politely nodded. "I understand, but from now on, I'll make sure to sort out solutions beforehand, I won't hold you back again, Mr. Hendrix."

She sensed that Nicolas was frustrated because he couldn't stay in Silvercreek with Stephanie to clean up after her. She was not someone who lacked awareness. But for some reason, Nicolas seemed even more displeased.

"Mr. Hendrix, if there's nothing else, I won't disturb you any longer. With that, Thea opened the car door.

To avoid making him angrier, I better leave now,' she wondered.

Darwin was left speechless, unsure of what to say as an outsider

However, before Thea could step out, Nicolas grasped her wrist firmly, Losing her balance, she stumbled into his solid chest.

The familiar scent enveloped her, leaving Thea somewhat flustered. She looked up, her eyes meeting his cold yet stunningly handsome face, speaking cautiously, Tm sorry, Mr. Hendrix, about your injury..."

Little did Thea know that in his eyes, she appeared endearing.

"It's nothing" Nicolas's expression was a mix of emotions, and he sighed, seemingly resigned. "Thea, what am I going to do with you?"

chord in her heart. In an instant, Thea felt her ears flush, and she quickly averted her

already had Stephanie in his heart. This contract marriage would eventually come to an end. Thea didn't want to get caught up in

"lan is coming over from Bangolware. Dad wants us to return to the Hendrix residence together." Thea nodded and

to Bangolware, when Nicolas had taken her to dinner with lan, Thea remembered that she hadn't

with her presence. Thea couldn't help

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displeasure.

have become quite the tople of gossip among the people of Key Biskane by

It

he suddenly spoke up. "Don't be nervous. I told you, lan is easy to

help but remain tense, lan was an old-school artist known for his aloofness and strong sense of reputation, and he was always blunt in his speech. Unfortunately, Thea's reputation wasn't very

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a beat. She believed no one could resist feeling drawn to

turned to gaze

eyes to rest. "Feelings cannot be

along the Lark Highway before finally stopping

to greet them. "Hi, Mr. Hendrix, Mrs. Hendrix. Stefan is

suddenly glanced at them and added, "Ms. Davis has also

at Nicolas. Though she knew what kind of man Nicolas was before marrying him, it still bothered her

the women who were likely infatuated with Nicolas, Thea couldn't help but feel wary. 'Surely, this wouldn't be another cunning rival

fallen into disrepair... As they entered the manor's

Thea saw the opera singer passionately performing

by a band

vantage point of a balcony, enjoying the opera while sipping coffee. Next to them sat a graceful

face clearly, her posture suggested she was well-mannered. That must be Ms. Davis, the

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